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LOT 1980
Chinese Hardstone Amulet of Budai
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (13 grams, 35 mm).
Shown smiling with his large cloth sack next to him, his large stomach exposed; suspension loop to the reverse. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
Footnotes
The name 'Budai' means 'cloth sack', which he is usually depicted carrying. He is traditionally depicted as a fat, bald monk wearing a simple robe, and his jolly nature distinguishes him from most Buddhist masters or figures.
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