Yellow bronze. China, Qing dynasty, approx. 18th cent.
A rare bronze figure of the god of longevity Shoulao, also designed as the “star-deity†Shouxing; with characteristic high head, white beard and shown holding a ruyi scepter, one end of which is shaped as lingzhi (mushroom of longevity); with very finely done hair, coiffed back and secured by a knot with decorative plaits; very lively rendered facial expression and fingers; the attire presenting fine lively pleats and wide sleeves with floral border, continued on the upper border of the back. With dark patina.
HEIGHT 17,5 CM
From an Austrian private collection