A rare tall silvered sculpture of 'Shoulao' with the peach of longevity
Lot-No. 755
China, Qing-dynasty, end of 19th cent. Silver-plated, engraved, chiselled and punched. The god of longevity with his characteristic oversized hairless head is holding the peach (bone) of longevity in his left hand and a stick with a dragon's head (bone) in his right hand. The garment engraved with symbols of longevity. Wooden base. Min. chips. H. 43 cm.
A rare tall silvered sculpture of 'Shoulao' with the peach of longevity
A rare tall silvered sculpture of 'Shoulao' with the peach of longevity
Lot-No. 755
China, Qing-dynasty, end of 19th cent. Silver-plated, engraved, chiselled and punched. The god of longevity with his characteristic oversized hairless head is holding the peach (bone) of longevity in his left hand and a stick with a dragon's head (bone) in his right hand. The garment engraved with symbols of longevity. Wooden base. Min. chips. H. 43 cm.