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Sculpture of “Budai” in Resin and Wood Base
$179.08
£132.07
€150
CA$247.52
A$275.26
CHF 144.47
MX$3,356.66
NOK 1,825.87
SEK 1,711.83
DKK 1,141.97
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Sculpture of “budai” in resin. The sculpture shows the character, Budai, reclining in a relaxed manner, with a jovial expression and a prominent belly, surrounded by several monkeys and a snake that interact with his body and robes.
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 considered to be a Bodhisattva or Maitreya (the future Buddha).
In iconography, Budai is portrayed as a fat, smiling, bald man with elongated earlobes and a large belly.
He sits on an irregularly shaped carved wooden base.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Width: 13.78 in (35 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Lisboa, PT
- Reference Number:Seller: S/ Refª1stDibs: LU4727244671162
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