Caption

A deity seated majestically on a throne, Shou Xing (also known as Shou Lao or Nanji Xianweng), the god of longevity, carved from dark wood with gold inlays, surrounded by dragon motifs and cloud patterns, symbolises wisdom and long life in Chinese-Daoist culture, Chee Chin Khor Temple, Bangkok, Thailand

Date

Feb 20, 2026

Credit line

Photo12/ImageBROKER/Walter G. Allgöwer

Reference

BRK26H76_251

Model release

NA

Property release

No

License type

Royalty free

Available size

103.4Mb (34.5Mb) / 24.5in x 16.4in / 7360 x 4912 (300dpi)

Keywords

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