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God of Longevity (Shoulao) with children

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a middle-aged man with a bald head and long beard sitting and smiling. The man wears a long robe. He sits on a base with a child on his lap and another child climbing on his right. The sculpture appears to be made of brown material, possibly wood or bronze. The base of the statue features carvings resembling roots or waves. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The sculpture is titled "God of Longevity (Shoulao) with children" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Bamboo
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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