Description:

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A vivacious leaded brass sculpture of Budai (also Budhai), the Laughing Buddha, depicted standing, his giant belly bulging out from his billowing, cloisonne-adorned robes, which boast scrolling floral motifs in vibrant hues of cobalt, sky blue, maroon, spring green, and white. The jolly deity raises his right hand grasping the handle of his traditional uchiwa fan that has the ability to grant wishes and banish troubles, while his left hand rests on his bare chest holding the fan's long cord. His jovial visage displays a heavy, wrinkled brow above slender eyes and an open-mouthed smile, conveying a full-bellied chuckle. Accompanied by a custom wooden stand. Size: 5.8" L x 7.4" W x 7.9" H (14.7 cm x 18.8 cm x 20.1 cm); 8.7" H (22.1 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection

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#189929

    Condition:
  • Some light surface wear with abrasions to areas, but otherwise, intact and excellent with good remaining cloisonne and patina to surface. Accompanied by custom wooden stand with pagoda stamp on underside of base.

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