The small standing figure is fashioned from a natural root to depict the God of Longevity carved with only the head, hands and beard, and possibly the feet, the rest of the sculpture left in its natural state. In his hands he holds a large cluster of lingzhi fungus. His face exhibits a calm and welcoming expression. The sculpture is covered with a layer of clear lacquer and has acquired a dark, rich patinated surface.
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Rootwood Figure Of Shou Lao
£4,500.00
ROOTWOOD FIGURE OF SHOU LAO
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, LATE 18TH–EARLY 19TH CENTURY
12.5 cm high
The small standing figure is fashioned from a natural root to depict the God of Longevity carved with only the head, hands and beard, and possibly the feet, the rest of the sculpture left in its natural state. In his hands he holds a large cluster of lingzhi fungus. His face exhibits a calm and welcoming expression. The sculpture is covered with a layer of clear lacquer and has acquired a dark, rich patinated surface.
Provenance:
Formerly in the Peony Collection, Hong Kong
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