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

Lot 555 Dα

A lacquered and gilded bronze figure of Milefo, also called Budai. Qing 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: 9.920 € (incl. premium)
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A lacquered and gilded bronze figure of Milefo, also called Budai. Qing dynasty

A lacquered and gilded bronze figure of Milefo, also called Budai, seated at ease, with one knee raised, holding a strand of prayer beads in one hand and placing the other hand on a tiger lying beside him, the robe opens to reveal his full belly, to both sides a seated boy. Qing dynasty.
Height 20.2 cm

Provenance

Important private collection, Munich