An antique Chinese carved amethyst sculpture depicting He Xiangu, the only female immortal of the Baxian, Eight Immortals in the Taoist pantheon. She is portrayed holding a vase with her right hand and a lingzhi spray in her right hand, with a phoenix bird perched to her from her left side. Dates from the late 19th century, Qing dynasty. Finely detailed and carved of natural amethyst of purple color in the upper and clear color in the lower part. Asian Gem Stone Carvings, Chinese Taoist Figures, Decorative Antiques And Collectibles.