1405 – Lot 106: Ivory okimono


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A Fine Japanese or Chinese ivory okimono of a seated laughing Buddha, c19th century. The Laughing Buddha is known as Budai Heshang to Chinese people. He is always depicted with a big belly, and sometimes with a sack. He was a Buddhist monk of the 10th century. “Budai” means “cloth sack” and “Heshang” is “monk” in the Chinese language. It is said that he was always seen carrying a sack. Many Chinese believe he was an incarnation of the Boddhisattva Maitreya. Marked with a date or signature. H 46mm, W 50mm, D 30mm.

Sold for €106 incl. premium

Estimate: €150-200