Shoulao, the God of Longevity, with Children, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th–19th century, China, Bamboo, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Sculpture, Bamboo, a relatively humble material, is popular as both a theme in painting and a material for decorative arts. Its hollow stalk symbolizes humility and an unprejudiced mind, and its innate resilience reflects the ability to maintain one's principles in the face of adversity
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Shoulao, God, Longevity, Children, Qing dynasty, 1644–1911, 18th–19th century, China, Bamboo, H, 6 1/4, 15.9 cm, Sculpture, relatively humble material, popular, theme, painting, material, decorative arts, hollow stalk, symbolizes, humility, unprejudiced mind, innate resilience, reflects, ability, maintain, principles, face, adversity
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