Figure of Shou Lao, Longevity Deity
Figure of Shou Lao, Longevity Deity by unknown artist. Gray jade sculpture of an elderly man with a long beard. The man is bald with a rounded head. He has a long, thick, curved beard. The man wears a long robe, with folds carved in the fabric. The man holds a staff with a gnarled branch and a peach or fruit at the top in his right hand. The man's left hand holds a peach or fruit. The man has a tail carved into his robe on his right side. The number '486' is handwritten on the man's robe. The background of the image is black.
Artwork details
- Medium:
- Jadeite, light lavender with golden russet stainings in part
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 459 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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