Shan Tao (Taoist)

Shan Tao (left) with Wang Rong (right), in a relief dating from the 4th century AD

Shan Tao (205–283, Chinese: 山濤) is one of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove—a group of Chinese Taoist scholars, writers, and musicians who lived in the 3rd century CE. He is the nephew of Zhang Chunhua and grandnephew of her mother, Lady Shan.

Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove

Ruan Ji Xi Kang Shan Tao Liu Ling Ruan Xian Xiang Xiu Wang Rong

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