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

Lot 416 Dα

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

Auction 1072 - overview Cologne
10.06.2016, 14:00 - Asian Art II incl. The Helmersen Coll. of Chinese Art
Estimate: 500 € - 700 €
Result: 682 € (incl. premium)
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A bronze figure of a laughing Milefo, also called Budai. Qing dynasty

A bronze figure of a laughing Milefo, also called Budai, seated at ease, leaning on his bag, the base closed and a small door with cash pattern in openwork at the back, the sculpture can therefore be used as an incense burner. Qing dynasty.
Height 21 cm

Provenance

Important private collection, Munich, acquired in the German art trade