Shouling or God of Longevity . Oriental . Large figure in carved wood, China, S.…

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Shouling or God of Longevity . Oriental . Large figure in carved wood, China, S.XX. Height: 52 cm

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Shouling or God of Longevity . Oriental . Large figure in ca

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REF 27 - Two cloisonné enamel boxes, one in the shape of a longevity peach and the other in the shape of a poly-lobe. Contemporary China (REF 447)

Asian art and objects - Japan - A Japanese lacquer writing box, the exterior of the cover depicting two boats in the water and three cranes flying in the sky, along the shore two 'minogame' crawl near pine trees, the interior of the cover decorated with a silver bat above a fan and wheat. Inside the box a broad inkstone and a silver water dropper shaped ans a crane. In Japanese folklore, the minogame is a turtle believed to live up to 10,000 years. It represents longevity and wisdom and often accompanies the god Jurojin, who is one of the seven lucky gods of Japan. The minogame has a long tail made out of seaweed and it features in the famous folktale of Urashima Taro. Japan, late 19th/early 20th century -5 x 20 x 23 cm, some wear and light damage-.

Asian art and objects - Miscellaneous - A Japanese ceramic statue of Daruma and a Chinese wood carving of Shou Lao, God of longevity, first half 20th century -H. 14 cm, signs of wear-

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A Chinese Jiangxi porcelain plate with a colourful design of the three gods of fortune, prosperity, and longevity (Fu, Lu, and Shou). Markings on base. Diameter: 35 cm. 中国江西瓷盘，盘面有福、禄、寿三位神祇的复杂图案。盘底有标记。直径：35 厘米。

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