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Budai
Artist
Unknown artist
Date
20th century
Technique
Porcelain
Dimensions
20 x 19 x 11,5 cm
Provenance
Δωρεά Αλίκης και Νέστορα Τέλλογλου
Object Number
1999.672
Description
Figurine of Budai, Chinese monk (historical-mythological figure 10th century) revered in a branch of Buddhism as Maitreya Buddha, i.e. Buddha of the Future. He is always depicted fat and smiling. Here he is surrounded by many childish figures
Keywords
20th century
Chinese Art
Mythology
Religion
Chinese Art
Mythology
Religion
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