God of Longevity (Shoulao) and boy 19th century China Representations of immortals in Chinese art commonly include children. The boy in this tapestry hanging scroll is an immortal servant. The bald old man with a prominent forehead is the God of Longevity (Shoulao), and the plate of peaches in the boy’s hands a symbol of God of Longevity (Shoulao) and boy. China. 19th century. Hanging scroll; silk tapestry (kesi). Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Textiles-Tapestries

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