Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Figurines - Fu Lu Shou Prosperity, Status, Longevity- Set of 3

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Set of 3 Chinese Porcelain Figurines - Fu Lu Shou Prosperity, Status, Longevity,

Late (19th Century)

Fu Lu Shou” meanings:

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Late (19th Century)

Fu Lu Shou” meanings:

Fu (福) - Prosperity:
Represents blessings, luck and financial abundance.
Associated with the idea of family happiness, harmony and material wealth.
Usually depicted with a scroll, child or other symbol of fortune.

Lu (禄) - Status (or Success):
Symbolizes a successful career, high social standing and honour.
Traditionally linked to wealth generated through merit or service to the government.
Represented with a sceptre or official hat, denoting authority.

Shou (寿) - Longevity:
Means long and healthy life, one of the greatest desires in Chinese culture.
Associated with the god of longevity, often shown with an elongated head, holding a staff and a peach (the fruit of immortality).

“Fu Lu Shou” are often given as gifts to wish luck and harmony.

Aprox.:

H: 45cm / 17.75in
W: 21.5cm / 8.5in
D: 11cm / 4.75in


Good Condition,

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