A bronze figure of Milefo/Budai. Ming dynasty - image-1

Lot 155 Dα

A bronze figure of Milefo/Budai. Ming dynasty

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
04.12.2015, 11:00 - Asiatische Kunst I - Sculptures
Estimate: 2.500 € - 3.500 €
Result: 6.200 € (incl. premium)

A bronze figure of Milefo/Budai. Ming dynasty

A bronze figure of Milefo/Budai seated at ease on a cushion-like base, with one knee raised, holding a string of prayer beads in one hand and grabbing his bag with auspicious objects with the other, the robe open
to reveal his full belly. Traces of gilding and pigments. Ming dynasty.
Height 24 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Austria