VINTAGE CHINESE WOOD STATUE OF SHOU XING-GONG WITH CRANE

This listing is for a beautiful wood hand carved with intricate detail, Chinese statue of Shou Xing-Gong, A stellar deity, one of the San-Xing. His name means "Star of Longevity", and he has an enormously high bald head. He supports himself on a knotty staff. He carries a Hulu on his staff which is the Chinese meaning for gourd. The gourd is popular as a charm to ward off evil spirits and disease. He also has a beautiful crane by his side, there are various myths involving cranes, and in Chinese mythology cranes are generally symbolically connected with the idea of immortality.

As one can see from the photographs, this piece is in very good condition especially for its age. Any cracks you might see are not handling damages. These are cracks that occurred naturally or during the process of hand carving. There are very few handling marks. The wood looks like solid rosewood but we can’t say for sure. The photographs taken do not depict the true beauty and craftsmanship of this art work. The following will describe the item in further detail:

- Shou Xing-Gong
- Hand Carved In Great Detail
- Very Good Condition, No Chips or Damage
- Natural Wood Product
- Weight - Approximately 5.5 Pounds
- Approximate Dimensions - 19.5” Height, 17.5” Base Circumference
- The Wood Looks like Rosewood, But We Are Not Sure

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