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Bamboo group figure of Shaoulao and three young boys finely carved with a beautiful honey original patina.
Shoulao or Shou Xing, known as the god of longevity or immortality is portrayed as a smiling aged sage with a characteristic elongated protruding forehead symbolizing cumulative wisdom and eternal health.

China 17th - 18th century.
Height : 18 cm / 7.1 in.

Provenance:
European Private Collection.
French Private Collection.

Similar Example:
Sculptures sur bambou des dynasties Ming et Ching, Musée de la fondation Chang, Paris 1988.
"Vieillard Etoile de la longevité"