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Chinese Figure Carving Shao
Lao
Longevity Star God
Early Republic, circa: 1900S' H 14 in.(27cm), W 2.5 in.(6.5cm), D 2 in.(5cm) Measurement
including 1.25"H wood base
Condition: excellent! Holding
the fruit of the P‘an T’ao which blossoms every three thousand years, ripening
its peaches for another three thousand years, is Shao Lao, the star god of Longevity.
His head is elongated with protruding forehead, his beard falls to his waist,
his face is lined with age; he holds a dragon headed staff and smiles with kindliness
upon the world, Shao Lao This
classic depiction of Shao Lao has aged beautifully, showing a cream white patina
that flashes with tint of gold.
Private Collection
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