"China Red Coral Group Shoulao Expertised 20th Century"
Red-tinted coral group depicting Shoulao standing with his peach of longevity and his staff of wisdom. Authenticated by the Portier firm (Paris).
On its wooden base.
Period: early 20th century.
Height (excluding base): 10 cm.
Shoulao is the god of longevity in Chinese tradition. He is often depicted as a smiling old man, carrying a staff and a fruit from the Tree of Immortality, which is harvested from a miraculous tree that flowers every 3,000 years. Shoulao is revered for his role in promoting long life and is often associated with statues of the Eight Immortals, symbolizing the Chinese people's desire for longevity.
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