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Shouxing, Stellar God of Immortality

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Shouxing, Stellar God of Immortality by unknown artist. Wooden sculpture of a seated man with a bald head and long white beard wearing a robe. The figure has right index finger raised to chin. The sculpture is sitting on a dark wooden base with patterned sides. The figure and base rest on a gray gradient background. The sculpture appears to be made of light-colored wood with visible grain. The figure's robe has folds and creases carved into it. The base has four legs and a decorative design on the front. The background transitions from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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