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Re: Satsuma Figure Man with Radish

Posted By: Bill H
Posted Date: Jun 08, 2012 (01:31 AM)

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This is an apparently contemporary of image the Chinese Daoist longevity deity Shoulao, holding a peach in his right hand and a staff in his left. The figure is decorated in what I consider to be a somewhat unskilled manner with Japanese 'Moriage' slip-painted designs in the Kutani style, suggesting it might have been made in Japan.

However, even though this deity can be found in the Japanese pantheon among the 'Seven Lucky Gods', the market has been flooded by Chinese-made porcelain figurines and other ceramic wares such as vases in the Japanese style in recent years. It may be that this image is part of that influx. Are there any markings regarding origins on the base?

Best regards,

Bill H.

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