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FU, LU E SHOU (SUCCESS, PROSPERITY AND LONGEVITY)
Fu, Lu e Shou (success, prosperity and longevity)
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Silver and wood
China, Tientsin, late 19th century
Maker’s mark: Lao Qing Yun (1783-1900)
Weight total: 1.373 g. Dim.: high 30,5 – 34 cm
Fu, the god of success – represented carrying a boy (a son who is going to continue the family line, it is considered the greatest blessing.
Lu, the god of prosperity – holds a scepter (simbolizes the power of receiving great favors)
Shou, god of longevity – the eldest, carries a stick and a peach (simbolizes immortality).
Ref.P38