Details
Description
Chinese Blanc de Chine Dehua porcelain Budai or Pu-tai with an open-mouthed smile, holding prayer beads and cloth sack standing … Read more Chinese Blanc de Chine Dehua porcelain Budai or Pu-tai with an open-mouthed smile, holding prayer beads and cloth sack standing on a grassy mount. He is usually identified with or seen as an incarnation of Maitreya, the future Buddha. He is almost always shown smiling or laughing, hence his nickname in Chinese, the Laughing Buddha. The kilns of Dehua, in Fujian Province in southeast China, began producing brilliant white porcelain in the 13th century. See less
- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 12.5ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent Wear consistent with age and use. less
Questions about the item?
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Related Collections
- The Haeger Potteries Models and Figurines
- Tiffany and Co. Models and Figurines
- Sandalwood Models and Figurines
- Gio Ponti Models and Figurines
- Egyptian Models and Figurines
- Richard Ginori Models and Figurines
- Societa Ceramica Italiana Models and Figurines
- Serpentine Models and Figurines
- Brass Models and Figurines
- Staffordshire Dog Figurines
- Elephant Figurines
- Cat Figurines
- Japanese Models and Figurines
- Jade Models and Figurines
- Ceramic Cats
- Bird Figurines
- Antique Model Ships
- Chinese Models and Figurines
- Herend Models and Figurines
- Dog Figurines
- Antique German Bisque Figurines
- Porcelain Birds
- Italian Models and Figurines
- Murano Glass Models and Figurines
- Angel Figurines