Period:Qing dynasty Production date:1662-1722
Materials:porcelain
Technique:incised, glazed, painted,
Subjects:deity
Dimensions:Height: 19.50 centimetres Weight: 0.80 kilograms Width: 10 centimetres Depth: 9.50 centimetres
Description:
This heavily-potted and coarsely-modelled famille verte porcelain sculpture is a representation of the Chinese god of longevity, Shoulao, seated on a rock. He is identified by his long beard, extended cranium and elongated earlobes – symbolising wisdom. Details such as his facial expression are incised into the clay. Between his feet is the head of a deer which is another emblem of immortality. His sleeve and right hand are broken. The sculpture is unglazed inside.
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Materials:porcelain
Technique:incised, glazed, painted,
Subjects:deity
Dimensions:Height: 19.50 centimetres Weight: 0.80 kilograms Width: 10 centimetres Depth: 9.50 centimetres
Description:
This heavily-potted and coarsely-modelled famille verte porcelain sculpture is a representation of the Chinese god of longevity, Shoulao, seated on a rock. He is identified by his long beard, extended cranium and elongated earlobes – symbolising wisdom. Details such as his facial expression are incised into the clay. Between his feet is the head of a deer which is another emblem of immortality. His sleeve and right hand are broken. The sculpture is unglazed inside.
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