Masterly carved from hardwood, the base made apart and patinated differently. Standing god of longevity holding his attributes, the staff with scroll and the peach, to his feet a crane with a linzhi fungus. Condition: figure with few narrow cracks, base with a small chip and a glued foot. Dimension: figure: 25.2 cm high, total height: 29.5 cm, weight: 742 g.
A bronze figure of a young male praying adorer with separate lotus base. This figurine was part of a larger group, maybe a Guanyin accompanied by a second worshiper. With later, old Chinese wood stand. Condition: figure not standing solidly. Dimension figure: 10.5 cm high, height including wood stand: 20 cm, weight: 1'200 g.
A gilt bronze figure of a female adorer holding a dish with fruit. This charming figurine was part of a larger group, maybe a Guanyin accompanied by a second worshiper. Back with old paper label. Fixed on a modern wooden base. Dimension figure: 8.9 cm high.
A bamboo carving of a laughing, corpulent Budai, shown seated with bag, wearing loosely draped robes exposing his belly. Condition: both big toes and 2 finger tips chipped and 4 small losses to the garment. Dimension: 13.7 cm high, weight: 144 g.
Assembled figure of a hunchbacked fisherman holding in his hand a small fish. The bearded man is standing on a complex pierced stand. Condition: several losses, repairs and cracks. Dimension: 49 cm high.
Dark cast bronze with remains of gilt lacquer, fixed on a table shaped base. A standing young attendant dressed in a long garment decorated with ribbons. Condition: loss to one ribbon. Dimension: 17.2 cm high, weight: 600 g.
A carved bamboo Shoulao portrayed standing, holding a staff, with characteristic tall bulging forehead and bald scalp. Five boys are playing and clambering over and around him. The wood, dark brown in tone, with traces of red and gold color. Condition: Tip of the nose and one thumb rebuilt, end of staff missing, minor losses (see pictures). Dimension: 31 cm height. Weight: 722 gram.
