Ivory statuette of a Taoist immortal, China, Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)

Ivory statuette of a Taoist immortal, China, Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) Carved in the round, this figure depicts the immortal Shoulao (Shouxing - 壽星), the Taoist god of longevity, standing in a serene pose. He is recognizable by his disproportionately rounded forehead—a symbol of wisdom and longevity—his smiling face framed by a long mustache and a finely incised beard, as well as the gnarled staff he holds in his right hand, carved in high relief and reminiscent of a pilgrim’s staff.

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