Description:

Shouxing is a popular Daoist deity of long life. He is often shown, as here, carrying peaches, also symbols of long life. Small figures like this could be made relatively quickly using a mould.

Daoism is a Chinese philosophy and religion which is based on the Dao (the Way). It was started by philosophers living 2,500 years ago. The most famous of these is Laozi (‘Old Master’) who is said to have written the famous book Daodejing (The Way and its Power).

Glass, press-moulded
Width: 2.2 cm, length: 5.0 cm, depth: 1.1 cm

Creator: Unknown

Date: Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4796