Pair of Chinese Boxwood Carvings of Shou Lao

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Matched pair of early 20th century Chinese carved boxwood (huangyang wood) figures of Shou Lao representing long life and good fortune. The figures though of similar size have been stained a slightly different colour and were most likely by different hands. The figure on the left holds a gnarled staff in one hand while the child by his side holds the 'Golden Peach of Immortality'. The figure on the right shows Shou Lao holding a scroll and gnarled staff with a crane at his feet.

Dimensions:
Left figure - Height 25 x Width 9 x Depth 9 cm. Weight 481 g
Right figure - Height 25 x Width 8 x Depth 7 cm. Weight 466 g

Condition: Both figures are in good antique condition with minor chips and small splits to the wood. The left figure has lost one of its eyes.

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DateEarly 20th Century Codeas1016a579 Price SOLD £95.00 StatusSold SellerTorr Antiques & Decorative Arts Telephone07931 370 372Non UK callers :+44 7931 370 372 Emaildavid.torr@btinternet.com

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