Lot #67: A mud-clay Shiwan pottery figurine (石湾窑, Shíwān) depicting Shouxing (寿星), the ancient Chinese God of Longevity.

A mud-clay Shiwan pottery figurine (石湾窑, Shíwān) depicting Shouxing (寿星), the ancient Chinese God of Longevity. The Figure: The statue captures the classic physical traits of Shouxing, who is easily recognized by his distinctively large, smooth, and elongated cranium—symbolizing a massive store of wisdom and lifespan. He features a serene smile, thick white eyebrows, and a long flowing beard.The Attributes: In his right hand, he holds a rustic wooden gnarled staff, which is tightly bound with a colorful longevity peach or a double-gourd (hulu) talisman, representing health, protection, and eternal life. The Flambé Robes: In stark contrast to the matte skin, his sweeping robes are heavily coated in a rich, high-gloss mottled flambé glaze (窑变釉). The glaze mimics historical Jun-ware styles, blending deep iron-brown, metallic black, and streaks of frothy, electric-blue ash glaze that pool dynamically into the folds of the fabric. 石湾窑陶塑，刻画的是中国传统神话中的南极仙翁（寿星公），即长寿之神。 窑变衣褶： 与哑光皮肤形成鲜明对比的是，寿星公宽大的道袍上施满了厚重、高光泽的窑变花釉（流淌釉）。这种釉色效仿了古钧窑风格，在深褐、铁黑的底色上交织着如流水般流淌的蔚蓝色与灰白色结晶，在衣褶深处形成了极具动感的斑驳色彩。 H: 7 inches / 18 cm Dimensions: H: 7 inches / 18 cm Pickup category timeslot {B}