Figural Group: Shoulao, God of Longevity
2005.11.0005A
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Figural Group: Shoulao, God of Longevity (2005.11.0005A) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Qing (Ch’ing) dynasty, 18th Century |
| Culture | Chinese |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 29 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 11 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 8 cm |
| Weight | 706 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Plant--Wood |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved |
| Munsell Color Information | N/A |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | "An elaborate, finely carved and detailed root wood group of Shoulao (Shou lao) with Deer and Crane, Shoulao holding attributes, all upon a free form root wood stand. This important Chinese root wood group dates from the 18th century, 13 1/2” high. Shoulao is called the God of Longevity. He is often referred to as the 9th Immortal. He has a venerable head (elongated forehead). |
| Comparanda | Christie’s, New York City, 9/21 and 22/1995, sale #8220, lot 506. A Shoulao root wood, 32”H, 19th c. The subject carving is more intricate than the comparable, having three figures. |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Fred A. Freund Collection |
| Reproduction | No |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |