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Chinese the Eight Immortals Paintings

The Painting of Eight Immortals (Ba Xian 八仙）is believed to be incredibly auspicious and are the patron saints of Chinese Taoists. Hanging Eight Immortals paintings at home is one of the most popular way to invit them to your home. The Eight Immortals are considered to be signs of prosperity and longevity, so they are popular themes in ancient and medieval art. They were frequent adornments on celadon vases. They were also common in sculptures owned by the nobility. Their most common appearance, however, was in paintings[citation needed]. Many silk paintings, wall murals, and wood block prints remain of the Eight Immortals. They were often depicted either together in one group or... Read more