Description: China - Antique Bronze SculptureThe image of the Chinese immortal as an old man with a long beard, a stick and a stone in his hands is a motif with rich symbolism and cultural meaning in Chinese folklore. This figure is one of the Eight Immortals, a group of legendary beings revered in Chinese folklore and Taoist philosophy for their transcendence of mortality and spiritual enlightenment.This figure embodies the Taoist ideal of harmony with nature, spiritual ascension and the pursuit of immortality - not only in the physical sense but as a state of enlightenment and freedom from the constraints of the material world.This statue made of copper alloy, stands bolted to a cast iron base, represents the immortal (Daoist or Buddhist) with two symbolic items in his hands, a stick in his left hand and a stone in his right hand.The stick used as a walking staff or symbol of spiritual authority, the stone represents an ancient concept of wisdom and the timeless nature of the universe.According to its appearance, style, production technique and signs of age on the metal, it is estimated that this statue is very old, most likely before the 20th century. Its exact time is unknown.There are traces of gilt paint that can be seen on the statue, it can be concluded that it was coated with gold powder.Approx. 10.2 inches (26cm) height including the iron base, 2.3kg. Take a look at the other collectibles items in my eBay store:Antiques, vintage and other variety of artifacts, every day you can find something new!Shipping policy: International air mail shipping - registered with tracking number.Combined shipping on multiple purchases.Same rate of shipping or free shipping as defined to any destination in the world.Return policy: I accept return of the transaction for any reason you want and I send a full refund directly to your account.Please contact me at first when you have any problems, I will do my best to solve it with you. .On Sep-16-14 at 23:51:35 PDT, seller added the following information: <div style="text-align:center"><a style="text-decoration:none" href="https://mostpopular.sellathon.com/?id=AC906336"><img src="https://www.sellathon.com/Resources/Images/countercredit.gif" border="0"></a></div>
Price: 250 USD
Location: Arad, Israel
End Time: 2025-02-01T20:08:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 75 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Copper alloy
Chinese Antiques: One of the Eight Immortals - Chinese antique statue
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Theme: Immortal wise man
Region of Origin: China
Age: Unknown
