Late 19th Century Cloisonné Enamel Maitreya Buddha Statue, 3.1kg

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This is a finely crafted antique cloisonné enamel sculpture of Maitreya Buddha, commonly known as the laughing Buddha. The figure … Read more This is a finely crafted antique cloisonné enamel sculpture of Maitreya Buddha, commonly known as the laughing Buddha. The figure is depicted seated in a relaxed pose with a joyful expression, a bald head with a small red mark, and a rotund, exposed belly. He wears flowing robes rendered in vibrant cloisonné enamel, featuring a yellow ground on the body and a green ground on the double-lotus base. The robes are decorated with intricate, multi-colored floral and scrolling vine motifs in shades of red, blue, pink, and white. He holds a beaded mala (prayer beads) and a ruyi scepter, with a large coin pendant hanging from his necklace. The bronze base and exposed skin areas have a rich, dark brown patina. The base bears a cast seal mark.

Dimensions:

Height: 30 cm (approximately 11.81 inches)

Length: 17 cm (approximately 6.69 inches)

Width: 10 cm (approximately 3.94 inches)

Weight: 3.1 kg (approximately 6.83 lbs) See less