The standing figures are modeled as two of the Eight Immortals, Han Xiangzi, patron of music, and Cao Guojiu, patron of theater. The first wears a short robe tied at the waist and holds a Chinese flute, and the second wears a long robe fastened with an official's belt and holds a clapper ( paiban ). A maker's mark, Zeng Longsheng, is stamped on each base. 15 1/4 and 14 3/4 in. (38.7 and 37.5 cm.) high
