Chinese, Shou Lao figurine (God of longevity with two children)

Chinese
Shou Lao figurine (God of longevity with two children)

19th century
soapstone, carved wood
overall: 6 h x 4.375 w x 2.5 d in (15 x 11 x 6 cm)
sculpture: 5.625 h x 3.875 w x 2.125 d in (14 x 10 x 5 cm)
stand: .625 h x 4.375 w x 2.5 d in (2 x 11 x 6 cm)

Illegible incised artist's markings to underside.

Provenance: Collection of Jerry and Dina Wind

This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Condition Report: Work is in very good condition with light wear, including a few minor scratches to verso of head, and one small fleck to edge of foot measuring 0.125 inch, visible only under close scrutiny. Some light scratches to stand, mostly to underside.