19th C. Chinese Figures Three Star Deities Fu, Lu, Shou
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East Asia, China, late Qing Dynasty to Republic Period, late 19th to early 20th century. A wonderful ensemble of sizeable brass figures representing the "Three Star Deities" including Good Fortune (Fu), Prosperity (Lu), and Longevity (Shou) - all dressed in "embroidered silk" robes. Fu-Lu-Shou is a collective term used to refer to a trio of stellar gods, deriving from their names: Fuxing - the star god for happiness, Luxing - a deity who brought about happiness through financial prosperity by way of promotions and higher salaries, and Shouxing - a god of longevity. They are hollow cast, but the interiors are infilled with pottery which adds weight and stability. Size of tallest figure (though all are about the same size): 4.125" L x 4.3" W x 11.5" H (10.5 cm x 10.9 cm x 29.2 cm)
Provenance: ex-private Newport Beach, California, USA collection, acquired before 2008
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#172192
Provenance: ex-private Newport Beach, California, USA collection, acquired before 2008
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#172192
Condition
All are in excellent condition. Brass has developed a nice warm patina over time. Sword of bald figure is removable. All are hollow cast but have clay inside.
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19th C. Chinese Figures Three Star Deities Fu, Lu, Shou
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