China. The bearded God of Longevity is cast standing with his long flowing robe open at the chest, wearing a joyous expression. The parcel gilding has been cleverly used to highlight several areas of the depiction, such as the tripartite beard or the two plaits. Provenance: From a private collection in Philadelphia, USA. By repute within the same family since c. 1920. Condition: Excellent condition with old wear, microscopic nicks here and there as expected on a bronze of this age, one small hole to backside (probably original), few casting flaws, one small loss.Weight: 195 g Dimensions: Height 13.7 cm Shoulao is one of the three most popular deities in Chinese folklore. Note the fine incision work to the eyelids and other facial features. Auction result comparison: Compare with a closely related Shoulao bronze, probably from the same workshop, at Christies London in Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Textiles, 8 November 2013, lot 1431, sold for GBP 13,750.十七世紀局部鎏金銅壽老像 中國。壽老高額長鬚,表情愉悅。局部鎏金処巧妙地突出銅像,三重鬍鬚或兩個辮子。 來源:美國費城私人收藏,據説自1920年起保存於同一家族。 品相:品相極好,舊時磨損,局部輕微磕損,于同一時期銅像狀況相符,背面有一個小洞(可能是原始銅像上就存在),少量鑄造缺陷,一個小損失。 重量:195 克 尺寸:高13.7 厘米拍賣結果比較:一件相近壽老銅像,可能來自同一個鑄坊,售于倫敦佳士得Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Textiles拍場,2013年11月8日,lot 1431,售價GBP 13,750。