Panel
1750-1800 (made)
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The high forehead of this figure identifies him as Shouxing, the God of Immortality. He was a popular image for interior decorations that marked birthday celebrations. He is shown here holding a peach, a symbol of long life, and his jacket is decorated with the Chinese character for longevity. Shouxing is often accompanied by the God of Happiness and God of Wealth, represented here by two red bats and a deer.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Twill-weave silk; embroidery in coloured silk and gold threads |
| Brief description | Panel, twill-weave silk; embroidery in coloured silk and gold threads, China, Qing dynasty, 1750-1800 |
| Physical description | Panel of blue twill-weave silk, embroidered with the God of Longevity holding a staff and a peach, flanked by a deer and two bats. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr Joan Evans |
| Object history | Registered File number 1974/560. |
| Summary | The high forehead of this figure identifies him as Shouxing, the God of Immortality. He was a popular image for interior decorations that marked birthday celebrations. He is shown here holding a peach, a symbol of long life, and his jacket is decorated with the Chinese character for longevity. Shouxing is often accompanied by the God of Happiness and God of Wealth, represented here by two red bats and a deer. |
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| Accession number | FE.115-1974 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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