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Monumental 23" Antique Chinese Gilt Wood Budai Hotai Buddha On Lotus Seat c.1940

About the Item

A monumental sized (H:42") vintage Chinese gilt wood carved Budai (Hotai) Buddha lacquered and gilt in gold. This large statue is well carved, showing a laughing Buddha, head bald and large belly exposed, holding a gold ingot in the palm of one hand and a gripping a closed sac with the other, sitting upon a lotus seat. This huge Budai Buddha is well patinated, and emits a pleasant, faint wood fragrance. Size H: 42" circa: 1940s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good antique condition, wood showing several minor cracks from shrinkage commensurate with age, minor gilt loss to several spots, see detailed photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9161238536812

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