Antique Glazed pottery figure of Li Tieguai (Iron-Crutch Li), one of the Eight I

Antique Glazed pottery figure of Li Tieguai (Iron-Crutch Li), one of the Eight Immortals in Chinese Taoism, identifiable by his emaciated frame, gnarled staff, and calabash gourd. Cased in a Victorian Glass Dome 
Repair to the Neck- see photos 
H12”xW5.5”
Dome measures H15”xW9”
£295
Ref/24909
The figure traditionally depicted as an immortal whose spirit travelled to meet Laozi, but upon returning, found his body incinerated by a disciple; he was forced to enter the decaying body of a lame beggar.Origin & Era: Stylistically consistent with southern Chinese kiln traditions such as Shiwan pottery, often produced in the late 19th or early 20th century with expressive, polychrome glaze detailing.