Ming Dynasty Cizhou Ware Figure of Shou Lao military likely from the wrappings of

likely from the wrappings of a mummy bundle or tunic

securing his tightly styled hair bun

The spiritual framework surrounding these figures is deeply intertwined with the Vodoun religious tradition of the region

with its poignant portrayal of an elder burdened by her pot

Ming Dynasty Cizhou Ware Figure of Shou Lao military likely from the wrappings ofMing Dynasty, c. 13681644 AD, Hebei Province, China A finely potted small scale Cizhou style stoneware figure depicting Shou Lao, the revered Chinese deity and personification of longevity, wisdom, and good fortune. The figure stands frontally, clad in simply rendered, sparsely decorated robes, and holds a sceptre and a pearltraditional attributes symbolising authority, spiritual power, and immortality. Shou Lao is characteristically portrayed with an