Statue depicting 'Shou-hsing'

Made:
1801-1900 in China
Wooden statue depicting 'Shou-hsing' god of longevity, Chinese Wooden statue depicting 'Shou-hsing' god of longevity, Chinese Wooden statue depicting 'Shou-hsing' god of longevity, Chinese Wooden statue depicting 'Shou-hsing' god of longevity, Chinese Wooden statue depicting 'Shou-hsing' god of longevity, Chinese

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Wooden statue depicting 'Shou-hsing' god of longevity, Chinese
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Wooden statue depicting 'Shou-hsing' god of longevity, Chinese
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Wooden statue depicting 'Shou-hsing' god of longevity, Chinese
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Wooden statue depicting 'Shou-hsing' god of longevity, Chinese
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Wooden statue depicting 'Shou-hsing' god of longevity, Chinese
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Wooden statue depicting 'Shou-hsing' god of longevity, Chinese

Shouxing (also known as Shoulao) is the god of longevity, one of three star gods in Chinese beliefs. His most recognisable feature is his pronounced bald head and long beard, and he carries the ‘peach of immortality’. Statues of Shouxing are popular birthday gifts for elders.

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A35591
Materials:
complete, wood and ivory
Measurements:
overall: 270 mm x 165 mm x 155 mm, 1.957 kg
type:
statue
credit:
Foster's