Vintage Shouxing, Chinese Taoist God Of Immortality - Longevity Hardwood Carving

Pre-owned. One of the Chinese Star Gods (Sanxing) Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Wood Statue Artistic representations often depict Shouxing as a bearded old man with a big head, high brow and a staff or cane in one hand. He holds the peach of immortality in his other hand. Beside him is a stork a symbol of longevity, which the Chinese view as a special blessing. Statues of Shouxing are popular birthday gifts for elders. Statue is to keep the elders in the home living long, healthy and happy. Note: This God goes by other names in different regions. Statue age is unknown. Condition: Staff is broken off above the right hand, which makes it look like a cane. See open crack on the side, it maybe the wood's natural crack because it widens into a what looks like a natural wood hole in the wood. Base stability is not affected by the hole. See images for flaws described. Measures: 9.25” tall by 3.5” wide Weight: Approx. 1 lb.