Shouxing, Stellar God of Immortality, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 16th century, China, Ivory, H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); W. 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm); H. incl. base 9 7/8 (25.1 cm), Ivories, As one of the personified or embodied stars, Shouxing is associated with the South Pole in Chinese astronomy and is believed to control human life span. Longevity, good fortune, and prosperity are considered the three attributes of a good life in traditional Chinese culture
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Shouxing, Stellar God, Immortality, Ming dynasty, 1368–1644, 16th century, China, Ivory, H, 8 1/4, 21 cm, W, 4 1/16, 10.3, incl, base 9 7/8, 25.1, Ivories, personified, embodied stars, associated, South Pole, Chinese astronomy, believed, control human life, span, Longevity, good fortune, prosperity, considered, three attributes, traditional Chinese, culture
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