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Figure of Shou Lao, Longevity Deity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale yellow statue of Shou Lao, Longevity Deity, made of jade or similar material. The statue depicts an old man with a bald head, smiling, wearing a robe with long sleeves. He holds a staff in his right hand and an object in his left hand. The statue stands on a base made of dark-colored wood or stone, carved to resemble tree roots. The base has a brown wooden plate underneath. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite, yellow with a greenish tint and spots of very light brown
Culture
China
Dimensions
516 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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