Okimono--Bone Carved Longevity God Shouxing

Collectibles : Oriental : Okimono : Chinese Immortal : Scrimshaw : Asian

 

This is a great ox bone carved statue of the Chinese longevity god Shouxing. This is a typical rendering of Shouxing with a peach, his prominent forehead, a dragon staff, and a wine gourd. The only thing missing is the crane (bird) that he used as a mode of transportation. Really fine etched and colored scrimshaw on his robe. He stands 5" tall and 3" at the widest point. Long beard, long eyebrows, long ears--all show he is one the Immortal Eight of Chinese lore.

Item ID: 420