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Description
Was told this was a Jade sculpture purchased in the 70's. The image is of
Shou Xing Gong is the Chinese deity of longevity. Legend holds that Shou Xing Gong began as a star in the southern constellation Argo, and he is sometime referred to as the Old Man of the South Pole. He is easily recognizable by his over sized forehead, representing wisdom, and his extra long beard, which is meant to literally demonstrate a long life. Shou Xing Gong is always depicted holding a long staff and a peach, both symbols of longevity themselves, and said to come from Xi Wangmu's magical peach garden found in Heaven. Xi Wangmu is also called Yin and is the personification of femininity and the Chi energy of the same name. The peach trees in her garden only bloom every 3,000 years. The longevity god carries the peach of immortality as an offering, showing that long life may be bestowed upon those who pay their respects to Shou Xing Gong. The staff in his hand is removable
Category
Asian Art
Medium
Jade - I was told
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
~ 42 inches high
Weight
~ 250 pounds
History
I bought it from the owner of our last house, who was a retired exec from GE and had purchased this during a business trip back in the 60’s or so the story went. It is ~ 41 inches tall and weighs a couple hundred pounds or more
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Part of the deal - with house
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