New photography by Pat Cagney captured with a digital camera.

Zhou Lau, God of Longevity

Artist Unknown

CultureChinese | Ming Dynasty

Date1368-1644

MediumCarved elephant ivory

DimensionsOverall: 11 1/2 x 2 in. (29.2 x 5.1 cm)

InscribedNone

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number69.34.5

Collections

Asian Art

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 106

DescriptionElephant ivory standing figure of a serene old man leaning slightly to his left. Of Zhou Lau, God of Longevity. Left hand holds fan before him below waist, right hand leans on tall twisted staff. Has a bald head, long wispy beard, flowing robes. Ivory stained darkest on back. Figure hollow, small opening at top of head filled in, lined as if cracked.