The inscriptions at the top reference the "He Tu" and "Luo Shu" (the Yellow River Map and the Luo River Writing), which are ancient cosmological diagrams in Chinese mythology said to be the origin of the I Ching and Chinese calligraphy.

Details

• Artist/Source: After a traditional stone stele (likely from a temple or historic site in Henan or Shaanxi province).

• Medium: Ink rubbing on paper (Tapian).

• Subject: Shou Xing (God of Longevity) with calligraphic integration.

• Inscriptions: Includes "He Tu Luo Shu" (河圖洛書) at the top, referencing ancient cosmic order. The lower text includes names associated with the rubbing's production or the original stele's donors/carvers.

• Dimensions: [Please provide measurements if available for the catalog].

• Condition: Visible creases, localized foxing, and minor edge wear consistent with age and the rubbing process. Housed in a black frame with gold-tone corner accents.

Longevity Star Shou Xing Chinese ink rubbing stone stele He Tu Luo Shu Chinese calligraphy Daoist deity Shoulao Asian art scholar's studio rubbing paper traditional Chinese ink.