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God of Longevity (Shoulao)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The God of Longevity, also known as Shoulao, depicted as a smiling, bald male figure with a crown-like design on top of his head. He wears a long robe with a cream base color and intricate designs featuring various shades of blue, green, brown, and red. The robe has a pattern of symbols and motifs, including Chinese characters. In his right hand, he holds a staff with a green and blue handle and a yellow circular object at the top. His left hand grasps an object with a green handle. The statue stands on a rectangular base adorned with a floral pattern in shades of green, blue, and white. The figure is posed with his eyes closed and a smile on his face, standing on tiptoes.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels and gold (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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