清十八世紀 青白玉福祿壽擺件

couché, les pattes repliées sous le corps, la tête tournée vers l'arrière, tenant dans sa gueule une tige feuillagée chargée de deux pêches posées sur son dos et accostées d'une chauve-souris en vol, la tête surmontée d'un double lingzhi, le pelage incisé de petites étoiles, socle en bois inscrusté d'argent (2)

There are very small fritts to the raised parts of the carved design, particularly the leaves of the peach branch. There are some natural flaws to the stone that have been included in the design. The stone is of pale celadon colour with an area of grey and brown.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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《述異記》曰：「鹿一千一年為蒼鹿，又五百年化為白鹿，復五百年化為玄鹿。」鹿是古代的祥瑞之獸，在中國吉祥文化中佔有重要的地位，它不僅是長壽的象徵，更代表政權和帝位。在道教三星圖中，多見老壽星騎鹿或撫鹿的圖案，寓長壽福祿之意。鹿又與長壽女神麻姑為伴，象徵長生不老。