Description

A Set of Three Silver Star Gods, Each hollow figure of sheet silver affixed to a carved wood base, the largest depicting the God of Prosperity holding a ruyi scepter inscribed on the base 'Huan Liu Yuanji zao ('made by Liu Yuanji of Huan'), wearing a chased dragon robe and a detachable gilt headdress; the second depicting the God of Longevity holding a dragon staff and peach, his robe chased with crane medallions and floral diaper patterns; the third the God of Happiness, holding a child who waves the banner of the Three Gods, the sage's robe chased with floral roundels and leafy tendrils, the child and detachable headdress gilt; the latter two inscribed 'Liu Yuanji", the first two figures stamped 'pure silver'. Height: 13 inches (33.1 cm) [Minor dents, abrasions and wear. This condition report states major condition issues only]