Zhongli Quan
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Zhongli Quan, courtesy name Jidao, is a Chinese mythological figure and one of the Eight Immortals in the Taoist pantheon. He is also known as Han Zhongli because he was said to have been born in the
Zhang Lu's painting of Zhongli Quan, early 16th century
The painting Zhongli Quan Seeking the Dao, 15th century
Porcelain figure of Zhongli Quan decorated in underglaze cobalt blue, Wanli period (1573–1620), Ming dynasty, Hallwyl Museum, Sweden
Eight Immortals
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The Eight Immortals are a group of legendary xian 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 cal
Zhongli Quan
…Zhongli Quan, courtesy name Jidao, is a Chinese mythological figure and one of the Eight Immortals in the Taoist pantheon. He is also known as Han Zhongli because he was said to have been born in the Han dynasty. In legend, he holds a peach and wields…
Gathering of Yaochi (Eight) Immortals (瑤池仙劇圖), by Zhang Chong, Ming dynasty (British Museum)
The Eight Immortals (Walters Art Museum)
The Eight Immortals crossing the sea, from Myths and Legends of China. Clockwise in the boat starting from the stern: He Xian'gu, Han Xiang Zi, Lan Caihe, Li Tieguai, Lü Dongbin, Zhongli Quan, Cao Guojiu and outside the boat is Zhang Guo Lao.
Statue of the Eight Immortals in Penglai City, Shandong