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Chinese Early Qing Bronze Daoist Figure of Zhang Daoling ca. 18th Century. Zhang Daoling is said to be the legendary founder of Daoism as a religion in the Han Dynasty. Legend has it that at the age of 108 after studying the works of Lao Tzu, the founder of Daoism, the great master himself visited Zhang in a revelation to reveal the Book of the Dao and the correct doctrine. Zhang adopted the Daoist "Tiger Spirit" method. Hence, he is depicted riding a Tiger as an emblem of his mastery. The piece is a dynamically modeled censor and exceedingly well finished in excellent condition. A rarer type and a superb period piece. H. 8 1/2" L. 7 1/2" (21.6 cm x 19 cm).