Vintage (C1950) Chinese Porcelain Jurojin God Of Luck Prosperity Longevity

This is a vintage Chinese porcelain ceramic statues of Jrojin.

In Japan, Jurōjin (寿老人) is one of the Seven Gods of Fortune or Shichifukujin, according to Taoist beliefs. He is the god of longevity. Jurōjin originated from the Chinese Taoist god, the Old Man of the South Pole. He is known as the immortal of the Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), and may have been a historical figure of the period. Jurōjin is identified as the personification of the Southern Polar Star. While paintings and statues of Jurōjin are considered auspicious, he never developed a following independent of the other deities Seven Gods of Fortune. These statues measures 9 1/2" tall by 7" wide (23 x 17.5 cm). Having been displayed lovingly for over 50 years, he remains in good condition.