April 23, 2024
ANTIQUE CHINESE IMMORTAL WISEMAN HAND CARVED WOOD STATUE FIGURINE 12" TALL
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LISTED IS A BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE ANTIQUE Chinese Statue 1940'S ...Hand carved It is of an Wiseman Immortal with a long beard. He has an exaggerated tall bald head---a sign of wisdom. He is holding a staff with an attached gourd bottle. Beside him a beautiful crane symbol of longevity and auspiciousness.He leans on a wooden staff and is 12 1/2" tall x 4" across base.I don't see any makers mark. It is in excellent condition shape.Please be sure to look at the pictures and consider them part of my description.The crane is the most popular bird in Chinese history and is a symbol of longevity and auspiciousness. In ancient China the crane was regarded as having a long life span and one Chinese legend says that a immortal rode a crane to heaven. The crane also represents a lasting soaring spirit, health, and happiness. In ancient China crane images were embroidered on robes of first-rank officials so the crane was held in high esteem and known as a first-rank bird. Cranes are usually painted with other symbols of longevity such as pine trees and peaches. Cranes with peony flowers symbolize longevity and prosperity. Cranes and lotus symbolize longevity and purit y .
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