Republic period Each of tapering baluster form, surmounted by a waisted neck with incurved lip, painted with decorative bands suspending jeweled chains, one with longevity goddess Magu and a deer, inscribed with a poem in praise of Magu; the other with the God of Longevity and a crane, inscribed with a poem describing longevity peaches, both painted with an array of imperial seals, with a Qianlong seal mark to the foot, all seals infilled with gilt, wood stand, fitted box. 9 1/2in (24cm) high (4).