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926 A SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF BUDAI 清康熙ǭ壽山⒢雕布ㄚ坐像
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
The figure is shown seated on a separate white soapstone base, Ϝ源
dressed in loose robes with gilt detailing, with the right hand 3BMQI . $IBJU藝廊
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placed on the raised right knee and his left arm resting on his sack. 藍理捷
紐約
編號
The face is detailed with a jovial expression.
展覽
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藍理捷
「$IJOFTF "SU GSPN UIF 4DIPMBS T 4UVEJP」
3√ in. (9.8 cm.) high, cloth box
年 月 月 日
$10,000-15,000
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PROVENANCE: 藍理捷
《$IJOFTF "SU GSPN UIF 4DIPMBS T 4UVEJP》
紐約
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, 2005. 年
編號
J. J. Lally & Co., New York, no. 4073.
EXHIBITED:
New York, J. J. Lally & Co., Chinese Art from the Scholar’s Studio,
13 March-11 April 2015.
LITERATURE:
J. J. Lally & Co., Chinese Art from the Scholar's Studio, New York,
2015, no. 14.

The monk Budai, also known as the Laughing Buddha, is an
incarnation of the bodhisattva Maitreya, who is the Buddha
predicted to succeed Gautama Buddha in the future. Typically
depicted with a joyful expression and wearing loose fitting robes to
reveal his plump stomach representing contentment and abundance,
Budai is also associated with the protection of children and is often
shown with small children playfully climbing on his belly or back.

A slightly smaller soaptsone figure of Budai shown in a similar
pose and seated on a low, rocky base, signed Zixiu, was sold at
Christie's Hong Kong, 27 November 2019, lot 2820.

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