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Summary

Figurine of Shou Xing (Shou Lao), a god of longevity. (

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Artist

Anonymous (Qing Dynasty)

Title

Figurine of Shou Xing (Shou Lao), a god of longevity.

Date

1662-1722 (Kangxi Period)

Medium

crystal and amethyst

Dimensions

22.5 × 14 cm (8.8 × 5.5 in)

Collection

Palace Museum in Wilanów

	Native name	Muzeum Pałacu Króla Jana III w Wilanowie
	Location	Warsaw
	Coordinates	52° 09′ 54.6″ N, 21° 05′ 25.11″ E
	Established	1995
	Website	www.wilanow-palac.art.pl
	Authority file	: Q277333 VIAF: 157605438 ISNI: 0000000121935014 ULAN: 500312769 LCCN: nr98002560 GND: 10146097-1 WorldCat

Accession number

Wil.3757

Object history

before 1821: purchased by Stanisław Kostka Potocki

Notes

Figurine of an old man with a stolen peach, a symbol of happiness and longevity.

References

www.wilanow-palac.art.pl

Source/Photographer

Own work (BurgererSF)

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