A bronze figure of Budai, also called Milefo. Qing dynasty - image-1

Lot 175 Dα

A bronze figure of Budai, also called Milefo. Qing dynasty

Auction 1034 - overview Cologne
13.06.2014, 11:00 - India/South East Asia, Tibet/Nepal, Chinese Sculptures
Estimate: 1.000 €
Result: 4.880 € (incl. premium)

A bronze figure of Budai, also called Milefo. Qing dynasty

A bronze figure of Budai, also called Milefo, seated at ease with one knee raised and leaning back on a flat cushion, the robes open to reveal his full belly, holding a strand of prayer beads in one hand, the other hand placed on the head of an animal, to both sides a boy attendant. Traces of gilded lacquer. Qing dynasty.
Height 33.5 cm

Provenance

Important private collection, Munich