A soapstone figure of Shoulao

19TH CENTURY

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A soapstone figure of Shoulao
19th Century
The Immortal standing on a rockwork base, holding a peach in one hand, and a gnarled staff with gourd in the other, dressed in long robes tied by a sash incised with a Shou character, the bearded face with prominent forehead and laughing expression, the stone of pale celadon tone with dark grey and burgundy inclusions
34.5 cm. high

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