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

Lot 418 Dα

A bronze figure of 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: 600 € - 800 €
Result: 2.356 € (incl. premium)

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

A bronze figure of Milefo, also called Budai, seated at ease, leaning on his bag and holding a strand of prayer beads. Traces of gilding and later applied gold colour. Qing dynasty. In addition a similar small Budai. (2)
Height 12.2 cm

Provenance

Important private collection, Munich, acquired at Christie’s South Kensington, London, 12.6.2001