The twin genii of Union and Harmony are represented standing side by side on a pierced aubergine rockwork base enriched with cash, rhinoceros horns and other emblems in yellow and white. The whole base is enamelled on the biscuit. Shide wears  yellow robes and holds a green lotus spray in his left hand. A white flower containing the box of blessing is on his shoulder. His right arm, holding an ingot, embraces Hanshan who is wearing a green robe with emblems in both hands. Both have biscuit heads, bodies, legs and feet. The twin Immortals are sometimes seen riding on three-legged toads as an emblem of longevity, and are the patrons and deities of merchants.

Literature: Anthony du Boulay, The Duberly Collection of Chinese Art at Winchester College (Winchester, 2019), p. 83

Provenance: Bequeathed as part of the Duberly Collection, 1978; purchased by Major Montagu and Lady Eileen Duberly from John Sparks, 30 October 1957 (£350)

Location: Not on display