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God of Longevity (Shoulao)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts God of Longevity, also known as Shoulao. The statue has a white face and hair, with a long white beard. The figure has a wide smile and closed eyes. The figure wears a yellow robe with a red and green pattern, and a black sash. The robe has a red lining and a red and white patterned hem. The statue has a red and white base with a scroll design. The background is plain and light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in polychrome enamels over the biscuit (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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