Title
Archaic candelabra depicting a xian
Caption
Archaic candelabra depicting a xian, He wears an outfit of feathers and his ears are very prominent. The term xian can be translated as transcendental and his feather and winged attire suggest a being flying from one place to another, much like a western angel. China. Late Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Early Western han 3rd 2nd C BC.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/ Private Collection
Date
Sep 03, 2009
Credit line
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Reference
UMG12A17_328
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
29,3Mb (845,8Kb) / 9,0in x 12,6in / 2706 x 3791 (300dpi)