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  • 18. Lingzhi Fungus

    18. Lingzhi Fungus

    Qing dynasty, 19th century
    Height: 19.0cm
    Width: 20.7cm

    The lingzhi fungus (genus Gandoderma) has been used in China for centuries, both in traditional Chinese medicine and revered as the ‘mushroom of immortality’. The lingzhi fungus is a recurring and popular motif on porcelain and in the decorative arts of China, closely associated with longevity and immortality.
     

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