Small turquoise-glazed figure of Budai
Chinese, Kangxi
the corpulent figure depicted seated with flowing robes leaving his belly exposed, his left hand resting over his left knee beside a small joystick holder, the base unglazed, 7.3cm high.
Provenance: a Gloucestershire collection
The George Emorpholous Collection, no. 857 (label)
Sold for £420
Estimated at £300 - £500
Small turquoise-glazed figure of Budai
Chinese, Kangxi
the corpulent figure depicted seated with flowing robes leaving his belly exposed, his left hand resting over his left knee beside a small joystick holder, the base unglazed, 7.3cm high.
Provenance: a Gloucestershire collection
The George Emorpholous Collection, no. 857 (label)
Minor firing imperfections and minor nicks to the extremities.
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Auction: Asian, Indian & Islamic Art, 6th Nov, 2024
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