VTG HANDCRAFTED SILK PAPER DOLLS-Two (2) Sets The 8 Immortals Chinese Mythology

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VTG 16 Handcrafted Silk Paper Dolls Including The 8 Immortals Chinese Mythology.
For consideration is this box of vintage, handcrafted, hand painted, padded silk paper dolls made in The Peoples Republic of China. These represent “The Eight Immortals” from Chinese mythology (please see below!) They are wearing colorful silk outfits and measure 7 inches tall. If measuring the attached hangers these measure 8 inches tall.
These are vintage and pre owned…so please
View the pictures carefully as some may have bent feet or other areas.
NOTE: The Eight Immortals are a group of legendary xian ("immortals") in Chinese mythology. Each immortal's power can be transferred to a vessel that can bestow life or destroy evil. Together, these eight vessels are called the "Covert Eight Immortals". Most of them are said to have been born in the Tang or Song Dynasty. They are revered by the Taoists and are also a popular element in secular Chinese culture. They are said to live on a group of five islands in the Bohai Sea, which includes Mount Penglai.
The Immortals are:
He Xiangu, generally seen as the only female of the group, often depicted holding a lotus flower.
Cao Guojiu, related to a Song dynasty emperor before he became an immortal.
Li Tieguai, considered to be mentally disturbed and associated with medicine and easing the suffering of the sick and needy, identified by his iron crutch and Calabash bottle.
Lan Caihe, an immortal of ambiguous gender considered the patron of florists and gardeners.
Lü Dongbin, a scholar and poet considered to be the leader of the Eight Immortals.
Han Xiangzi, a flute artist.
Zhang Guolao, a fangshi associated with old age.
Zhongli Quan, associated with death and the power to create silver and gold, often depicted holding a fan.
In literature before the 1970s, they were sometimes translated as the Eight Genies. First described in the Yuan Dynasty, they were probably named after the Eight Immortal Scholars of the Han.
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