statue of an old Chinese man, wearing a wide brimmed hat, holding a peach in one han and a fan in the other, possibly carved from stone, with pigments added to create additional detail (beard, garment), accompanied by a wooden stand and an elaborately upholstered fabric box with bone fastenings at the front for storing the statue, possibly a birthday gift as the peach is a symbol of longevity and is often given to elderly people to celebrate their achievement of living for many years

Applied Arts and Design