Chinese Figurine Blanc de Chine Dehua Laughing Buddha Budai Qing Dynasty 18C

Name: Chinese Figurine Blanc de Chine Dehua Laughing Buddha Budai Qing Dynasty 18C
SKU: INV4581
Price: 1500.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

~~£1,500.00~~ Sold

Inventory Code: INV4581

Object: Figurine

Material: Blanc de Chine Porcelain

Origin: China, Dehua

Period: Qing Dynasty

Date: 18th Century

Decoration: Seated laughing Budai with exposed belly and flowing robes

Marked: Unmarked

Measurements:
Height: 6.6 in / 17.0 cm

Width: 6.9 in / 17.5 cm

Depth: 6.1 in / 15.5 cm

Condition:
GOOD (4/5) – Small chip to the finger of the left hand and minor firing imperfections. Firing and kiln cracks visible to the interior and underside from manufacture, with additional cracks to the foot rim. No obvious restoration observed. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

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DESCRIPTION

A finely modeled Blanc de Chine porcelain figure depicting the laughing Buddha, Budai, seated in a relaxed pose.
The figure is rendered with a joyful expression, exposed stomach, and flowing robes characteristic of traditional representations.
Finished in a soft bluish-white glaze typical of Dehua kilns, with smooth modeling and well-defined facial features.
The hollow construction and visible kiln characteristics are consistent with traditional porcelain production techniques.
An attractive example of a popular Buddhist and folk religious subject from the Qing period.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Budai, known as the Laughing Buddha or God of Happiness, is associated with contentment, abundance, wisdom, and good fortune.
Based on the historical monk Qici, he became one of the most recognizable figures in Chinese Buddhist and folk tradition.
Blanc de Chine figures of Budai produced at Dehua were widely collected both in China and abroad for their serene appearance and fine craftsmanship.
Examples from the Qing period remain sought after by collectors of Chinese porcelain and religious art.

NOTES

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