God of Longevity (Shoulao) and boy
Representations of immortals in Chinese art commonly include children. The boy in this tapestry hanging scroll is an immortal servant. The bald old man with a prominent forehead is the God of Longevity (Shoulao), and the plate of peaches in the boy’s hands a symbol of immortality.
Artwork Details
- 清晚期 緙絲壽老仙童圖
- Title: God of Longevity (Shoulao) and boy
- Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
- Date: 19th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Hanging scroll; silk tapestry (kesi) with ink and color
- Dimensions: Overall: 32 x 18 1/2 in. (81.28 x 46.99 cm)
- Classification: Textiles-Tapestries
- Credit Line: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913
- Object Number: 13.220.133
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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