Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Statue of Shoulao 12” Plane The end holds an ink

The end holds an ink pot where cotton soaked with sumi ink acts as a stable clean way to store wet ink

resulting in a rich tapestry of colors that

With only a tiny surface chip and some wear from use it remains in overall good condition

With a blade length (teeth area) of 20" long by 13" wide (51 x 33 cm)

A beautiful example of the wabi-sabi aesthetic

Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Statue of Shoulao 12” Plane The end holds an inkShoulao holding fish and standing with a child symbolizes a long abundant life. Intricately carved with supreme detail. We received this statue from a collector who had been acquiring them for two generations. It has been cared for and kept dust free by its caretakers for over 50 years. As such it is in remarkably good condition. Height = 12 Width = 6 Depth = 3. 5 Weight = 2lbs Shoulao, also known as Shouxing, is a revered figure in Chinese mythology,