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Seated Laughing Jolly Bronze Buddha Sculpture, 18th-19th Century

About the Item

A wonderful, gem of a piece. The piece has a beautiful feel and heft to it. The laughing or jolly Buddha is known in China as Budai or Putai, Bodai in Vietnamese, and Hotei in Japanese, and are best known for their cheerful nature and good spirits. This piece, along with a few others we are listing, was acquired from a collection of Indian and Asian Buddhas and other religious and ancestral figures. We are listing it as 18th-19th century but could very likely be older. Would make for a nice addition to any Asian art or artifacts collection or a very eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting. Dimensions: 4" high, 4.25" wide, 2.5" deep.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze
  • Place of Origin:
    Asia
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In good vintage condition (please see photos) with light natural aged wear and some additional metal filling inside (not visible when displayed) for weight. A rather interesting piece overall.
  • Seller Location:
    Studio City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2254320703102
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