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“Budai”
Artist
Unknown artist
Chronology
19th-early 20th century
Technique
Ivory
Dimensions
6,5 Χ 5,5 Χ 5,5
Origin
–
ID
222215
Description
Figurine of Budai, Chinese monk (historical-mythological figure, 10th century) who is revered in a branch of Buddhism as Maitreya Buddha, i.e. Buddha of the Future. He is always depicted fat and smiling. Here and with characteristically elongated ear lobes.
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