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Lot 47
A Contemporary Granite Carving of Budai
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 20th century, Budai is thought to be the future Buddha, and is featured laughing and holding a bag, in stories he is known as the being that traveled from town to town pulling sweets from his sack for children or food for the hungry spreading happiness and joy, to rub his large belly is thought to bring good luck, this sculpture is finely finished with their joyous features and a smooth surface.

25 in.

Some chipping to back drapes of sleeves.