April 1, 2024
Old Chinese Ox Horn Carving Statue GOD OF LONGEVITY~ CARVING /PEACH
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Old Chinese Ox Horn Carving Statue GOD OF LONGEVITY~ CARVING /PEACH Old Chinese Ox Horn Carving Statue GOD OF LONGEVITY~ CARVING /PEACHFine Chinese 18/19th Ox Horn Carving Statue Old Man and peach. Carved with an old man holding a gourd crutches walking took the peach in one hand. This old man is actually the God of Longevity. He has very long eyebrow which means he has lived a long life. He has big head which means he is broad-minded. He looks very happy. The carving is very exquisite. The craftmanship is very superb with vivid carving on every detail. The condition is very good. It will be a treasurable collection in your home. Ox horning carving in China has a long history dated back to Han dynasty. It is said that ox horn has the function of detoxifcation and preventing evil things. If the ox horn touches poison, the poison will produce white foam. Thus many emperors ordered to have their bowls and cups made of ox horn to test their food. Height of Statue: 16cm(4.8in), Width of Statue: 3.8cm(1.14 in), Thickness of Statue: 2.7cm (0.81 in)
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