Many cultures have stories about a magic elixir or a fruit which can reverse aging and grant eternal life to anyone who partakes. In Chinese mythology peento peaches were considered the peach of immortality and Xi Wang Mu, the Queen Mother of the West in ancient Chinese mythology, lived far to the west (from ancient Chinese capitals in the east), high in the mountains, in a hidden garden where she grew peaches that gave eternal life. It was said that Dongfang Shuo, who was part of Emperor Wu's retinue of officials, stole one of these peaches so he could be immortal.
There's a 16th century Ming dynasty silk tapestry of Dongfang stealing the peach that hangs in The Met.

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