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Reclining Ho Ho Boy Charm Weight, c. 1850
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This 19th century weight originally used its heft domestically to protect a child. A simple yet ingenious concept, the stone anchored the baby’s swaddling cloth to the bed so the child wouldn’t roll out. The handle of this glazed ceramic weight is shaped as a sleeping boy, mirroring the posture of a reclining Buddha. Children, sometimes referred to as ho ho boys, are a common motif in Chinese art, and, like many Buddhas, are considered charms for prosperity and abundance.
- Dimensions:Height: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Ceramic,Glazed
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor repairs to base.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: BJD1151stDibs: LU820018475532
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