FIGURE

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a colorful paper collage of an elderly man with a smiling expression, characterized by a long white beard and bald head. He is holding a mythical creature that resembles a camel, created with intricate patterns and textures. The man wears a vibrant traditional outfit, featuring an orange jacket adorned with circular green patches, a blue robe beneath it, and finely detailed shoes. His attire combines several colors and patterns, contributing to the artistic and cultural aesthetic of the piece. The background is a neutral, textured surface that highlights the vivid colors and details of the figure and its attire. The craftsmanship and design suggest an influence of cultural and mythical themes, possibly representing a historical or legendary figure.

The image depicts a colorful paper collage of an elderly man with a smiling expression, characterized by a long white beard and bald head. He is holding a mythical creature that resembles a camel, created with intricate patterns and textures. The man wears a vibrant traditional outfit, featuring an orange jacket adorned with circular green patches, a blue robe beneath it, and finely detailed shoes. His attire combines several colors and patterns, contributing to the artistic and cultural aesthetic of the piece. The background is a neutral, textured surface that highlights the vivid colors and details of the figure and its attire. The craftsmanship and design suggest an influence of cultural and mythical themes, possibly representing a historical or legendary figure.

Name/Title

FIGURE

Entry/Object ID

662/16204

Description

Chinese/religious/ "God of Long Life"/orange cloak/white beard/scepter with deer head

Collection

ETHNOGRAPHIC/CHINA

Made/Created

Place

Continent

Asia

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

China

Culture/Tribe

Chinese
Asian

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

FIGURE

Dimensions

Height

1/2 in

Width

4-1/4 in

Length

11-1/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Paper, CLOTH

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 1, 1983