Lot 154 Dα

A bronze figure of Budai, also called Milefo. Ming dynasty

A bronze figure of Budai, also called Milefo, seated at ease with one knee raised on a flat cushion, the robes open to reveal his full belly, holding a strand of prayer beads in one hand and clutching his back with the other. On the head a crown decorated with figures in openwork. Remains of a lacquer gilding. Ming dynasty.
Height 35.5 cm