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Mid-Century Porcelain Sculpture of “Budai”.

About the Item

Porcelain sculpture, “Budai”. Also known as “Smiling Buddha”, the figure is surrounded by five small Asian figures. Polychrome decoration in vivid shades of red, yellow, green and purple. According to Chinese tradition, Budai or Pu-tai, meaning “cloth bag”, was a semi-legendary itinerant Buddhist monk from the 10th century, around 1600 years after the birth of the historical Buddha. Budai was a native of Fenghua and lived in China during the Liang dynasty (907-923 AD). His Buddhist name was Qieci and he was considered a man of good character, loving, generous, happy, content and in a good mood. He spread joy and happiness wherever he went. Budai became a famous character in Chinese folk tales and according to some beliefs he is a Bodhisattva or Maitreya (the future Buddha). In iconography, Buddha is portrayed as a fat, smiling, bald man with elongated earlobes and a large belly.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain
  • Place of Origin:
    Portugal
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lisboa, PT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: S/ Refª1stDibs: LU4727244671742

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