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Chinese carved bamboo Three Star Gods Fu-Lu-Shou
This is a charming antique set of the Three Star Gods, Fu Xing, Lu Xing and Shou Xing, nicely carved from bamboo, dating from early 20th century.
Fu Xing is the star god symbolising blessings and happiness as a result of good fortune. In ancient China, he was considered the human form of the star controlling agriculture. He is dressed as a court official, sporting a winged hat and holding a gold ingot.
Lu Xing is the first star of the Big Dipper constellation and god of prosperity, symbolising career success. He is dressed as a Mandarin and holds a baby boy.
Finally, Shòu Xing is the star god of longevity and is is known as “The Old Deity of the South Pole.” In Chinese astronomy, this star is also thought to determine the time of a person’s death – hence Shòu Xing’s representation of longevity. In his human form, Shòu Xing is characterised by a high domed head, the “Peach of Immortality” that he carries in his left hand and a peachwood staff in his right hand.
Dimensions:
Fu - Height: 27cm Width 13cm Weight 593g
Lu - Height 29cm Width 13cm Weight 798g
Shou - Height 26.5cm Width 11cm Weight 607g
Condition: All three Gods are in very good condition with good colour and patina.
Postage & Packing: £7.50 within the UK. Please contact us if you would like to send to an international destination.
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Lamberhurst
Kent, England
Tel : 07931 370 372
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Fu Xing is the star god symbolising blessings and happiness as a result of good fortune. In ancient China, he was considered the human form of the star controlling agriculture. He is dressed as a court official, sporting a winged hat and holding a gold ingot.
Lu Xing is the first star of the Big Dipper constellation and god of prosperity, symbolising career success. He is dressed as a Mandarin and holds a baby boy.
Finally, Shòu Xing is the star god of longevity and is is known as “The Old Deity of the South Pole.” In Chinese astronomy, this star is also thought to determine the time of a person’s death – hence Shòu Xing’s representation of longevity. In his human form, Shòu Xing is characterised by a high domed head, the “Peach of Immortality” that he carries in his left hand and a peachwood staff in his right hand.
Dimensions:
Fu - Height: 27cm Width 13cm Weight 593g
Lu - Height 29cm Width 13cm Weight 798g
Shou - Height 26.5cm Width 11cm Weight 607g
Condition: All three Gods are in very good condition with good colour and patina.
Postage & Packing: £7.50 within the UK. Please contact us if you would like to send to an international destination.
Price
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Period Early 20th Century Antiques
Material Bamboo
Origin Chinese
Item code as1016a270
Status For Sale
£250.00
$315.45
€300.13
$315.45
€300.13
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