China - Budai - Bone - 20th century

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China - 20th century

Budai

Budai, a 10th-century Chinese monk, is said to be the reincarnation of the meditative and austere Buddha of Nepal. Also known as the Laughing Buddha and Hotei in Japan, he is depicted here seated firmly on an elephant.
In his left hand he holds a "ingot" (Yu Pao), a symbol of wealth (money attracts money, it seems) and in the other a fan which is said to have the power to drive away mosquitoes and unwelcome guests.
An important, joyfully mystical piece.
Dimensions: 38 × 30 × 16 cm
Weight: approximately 4.5 kg
Bone carving and marquetry

Dimensions :
- Height : 38 cm
- Width : 30 cm
- Depth : 16 cm

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