Wax figurine of Shou xing gong 寿星公 (the patron of longevity), 1984?
Item
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/13/6/1
Scope and Contents
The patron is holding a peach of longevity in his right hand, and a staff in his left. A gourd is tied to the staff, resting on the patron's shoulder. The patron is wearing an uncoloured robe with a red belt. The character shou (寿) - longevity - is on the front of his robe.
Dates
- Creation: 1984?
Extent
1 object(s) : Wax
Language of Materials
Chinese
Dimensions
Height: 31cm, Width: 12 cm, Depth: 12cm.
Date information
Probably acquired in Taiwan by Joseph Needham during his visit there in 1984.
Repository Details
Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository
Contact:
Needham Research Institute
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Cambridge CB3 9AF United Kingdom
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Needham Research Institute
8 Sylvester Road
Cambridge CB3 9AF United Kingdom
+441223 762157
Library@nri.cam.ac.uk