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Large Gilt Bronze Figure of the God of Good Luck Budai, Qing

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,700.00 EUR Estimated At:2,720.00 - 3,400.00 EUR
Large Gilt Bronze Figure of the God of Good Luck Budai, Qing
Gilt Bronze
China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)
Unusually large
Finely incised
Base plate with double vajra symbol
Smiling expression
Weight: approx. 13.5 kg
Dimensions: 36 x 39 x 24 cm (height x width x depth)
Very good condition
Provenance: from an Italian private collection
Magnificent representation of the smiling god of good fortune in a relaxed position

This gilded bronze figure was made in China and dates to the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). It shows an unusually large Budai, the god of good luck, who is also known under the Japanese name Hotei. He is one of the seven Lucky Gods (Shichi Fukujin), mostly represented, as is the case here, as a monk with a large belly and broad smile. Hence, he is also often called ‘laughing Buddha’. In this case Budai is shown in a relaxed, seated position calledmaharaja-lila. His left leg is crossed and the palm of his foot is turned upwards. The right leg is bent and his right hand is laid down on the knee. The left hand is placed in the knee bend holding the hem of his robe. His body is covered by a flowing garment, which leaves his belly and chest area bare. The bronze is closed by a base plate which is decorated with a double vajra symbol.



The gilt bronze figure is in very good condition with slight signs of wear consistent with age such as gold abrasion. The height is 36 cm, the width 39 cm and the depth 24 cm. The weight is approx. 13.5 kg.
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