A LARGE BAMBOO 'SHOULAO AND BOYS' GROUP19th centuryThe large imposing figure ofShoulao seated on a rock with an attendant to his left side holding a peaches branch and two boys, one at his feet and one curled in his hand, with the auspicious symbols of bats and lotus in relief.30.5cm (12in) highFor further information on this lot please visit theCondition Report: General signs of rub and wear. Some cracks and opening in the wood.Dents and scratches in the wood, for examples on the forehead of the Shoulao, but possibly natural imperfections of the root. Left shoulder particularly wear.Hole on the frontal vest of the Shoulao, below the boy's arm and a small dent above the boy's head.