{"product_id":"chinese-republic-carved-soapstone-figurine-of-shou-壽-also-known-as-shouxing-壽星","title":"Chinese Republic carved soapstone figurine of Shou (壽),also known as Shouxing 壽星.","description":"Chinese Republic carved soapstone figurine of Shou (壽),also known as Shouxing 壽星.\u003cbr\u003e\nBeautiful antique carved figurine of Shou (壽), also known as Shouxing 壽星, a god of Chinese cosmology also represented as a star of the South Pole, believed to wield power over the life spans of mortals. Tastefully carved from white-black soapstone. Very find detail to the face and staff speak to the high skill of the craftsman.\u003cbr\u003e\nAccording to legend, he was carried in his mother's womb for ten years before being born, and was already an old man when delivered. He is recognized by his high, domed forehead and the peach which he carries as a symbol of immortality, and a staff in his other hand.\u003cbr\u003e\nDating to early Chinese Republic period.\u003cbr\u003e\nFine work and special attention paid to details, white-black soapstone complimenting the original soapstone stand. The figurine is heavy and robust.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTiny white scratch on the head and top of the staff and a few small white dots on the stone. Excellent condition, please carefully regard all photos.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n24 cm in height including stand\u003cbr\u003e\n20.8 cm in height without stand\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n1745 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nItem will be sent fully tracked and insured. Please note cost of shipping includes labour, packaging and postage.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62885261771082,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.4007033313_9n3k.jpg?v=1785920553","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/chinese-republic-carved-soapstone-figurine-of-shou-%e5%a3%bd-also-known-as-shouxing-%e5%a3%bd%e6%98%9f","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}