The deity of longevity (Shoulao)

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 51.151.1
Type: sculpture; statuette; pottery
Date of production:
19th century
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Acquisition: collected by János Xántus
Materials: earthenware
Techniques: glazed
Dimensions: height: 23 cm
diameter (base): 25.4 cm
This is a figure depicting an old man with a long beard and an elongated head; the figure is sitting, wrapped in his gown.