Carved Reddish Stone Figure of Budai with Sack and Ingot
Name/Title
Carved Reddish Stone Figure of Budai with Sack and IngotEntry/Object ID
SC1504Description
Chinese carved mottled reddish ornamental stone figure of Budai, the Laughing Buddha, depicted reclining or seated informally with his rounded belly exposed, wearing a loosely draped robe and displaying his characteristic smiling expression. A large tied sack rests alongside the figure, while a small ingot-shaped object is positioned above the abdomen. The carving incorporates the naturally mottled reddish-brown, pale pink and cream coloration of the stone, with details defining the face, hands, feet, robe and sack.Type of Sculpture
Free StandingArtwork Details
Medium
Appears to be Soapstone or Shoushan stoneSubject
Budai (Laughing Buddha), reclining/seated with sackCategory
Chinese carved stone
Made/Created
Artist
Maker presently unidentifiedTime Period
20th CenturyEthnography
Cultural Region
Continent
AsiaCulture/Tribe
Chinese