"Shou" Sculpture - God of Longevity

Sculpture of Chinese legend “SHOU” designed from a single piece of camphor wood, with the smiling face elegantly decorated in Sterling Silver. The auspicious gourd and peach have been crafted from Gold-plated Sterling Silver. The deity has been brought to life with a smiling face and Lapis Lazuli stud earrings.  

Lotus Arts de Vivre through pure artistry has transformed the ancient Chinese legends of Fu Xing, Lu Xing and Shou Xing, into sculptures. Popularly known as “Hok-Lok-Siu” they stand for the highest priorities in Chinese life: fortune (fú 福) and prosperity (lù 禄) and longevity (shòu 寿). Called the Sanxing, they represent Jupiter, Ursa Major, and Canopus in Chinese astrology. Their iconic representation as three, old, bearded, wise men date back to the Ming dynasty and are found on the facades of folk religion's temples and ancestral shrines, in nearly every Chinese home and many Chinese-owned shops on small altars with auspicious offerings, especially during Chinese New Year.

Specifically, the God "Shou" is believed to control the life spans of mortals and represents longevity. According to legend, he was carried in his mother's womb for ten years before being born and was already an old man when delivered. He is recognized by his high domed forehead, carrying a gourd and a peach as a symbol of immortality. 

After sourcing the camphor wood, this piece took 5 weeks with over 5 designers and craftsmen involved at various stages to finish it. 

Size: 15(W) x 16.5(L) x 20(H) cm. 
Weight: 2.5 kg.