SHOU-LAO (Star God Of Longevity)also known as "SHOU-HSING, NAN-JI-XIAN-WENG" holding his staff with his scroll and a gourd containing the elixir of life, in one hand and a branch of the Peach of Eternal life in the other, wearing his official draped robe with rope and tassels around his waist, a branch of "Buddha's Hand" is hanging from the rope and tassels. An extremely rare, late 19th / early 20th Century Chinese ivory tusk carving on a custom made black marble octagonal base. Measuring 45.5" in Height and about 6" Wide without the base, The base is H: 5.75" X L:10" X W: 7.5".
Asian Antiques
|