A lacquered and gilded bronze figure of Milefo, also called Budai. Ming dynasty - image-1

Lot 552 Dα

A lacquered and gilded bronze figure of Milefo, also called Budai. Ming dynasty

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
05.12.2014, 14:00 - China - Paintings, Decorative Arts, Sculptures -, Tibet/Nepal, India, South East Asia
Estimate: 1.500 € - 2.000 €
Result: 1.736 € (incl. premium)
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A lacquered and gilded bronze figure of Milefo, also called Budai. Ming dynasty

A bronze figure of Milefo, also called Budai, seated at ease on a cushion-like base with an engraved pattern of scrolls, with one knee raised, holding a strand of prayer beads in one hand and grabbing his bag with auspicious objects with the other, the robe opens to reveal his full belly. Base closed by wood panel. Ming dynasty.
Height 29.7 cm

Provenance

Important private collection, Munich, acquired at Lempertz, Cologne, 5./6.12.2003, lot 289