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Figure of God of Longevity (Shoulao) and two dogs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Shoulao and two dogs. Balding man with white beard; fair skin; smiling; playing a flute. Wearing long teal robe with white and black designs; brown sash; orange pants. Carrying flower or plant on back. Standing on a gold and brown stand. Two small white dogs underneath. Gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware), European gilt bronze mount
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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