Posted 10 years ago
daezarnz
(3 items)
Op shop find just had to have with all the children clambering over him.
Wish to find out what markings are if possible please.
thank you
Asian Large figurine with Children | ||
| Asian Statues710 of 986 |  |  |
Asian Large figurine with Children | ||
| Asian Statues710 of 986 | | |
Posted 10 years ago
daezarnz
(3 items)
Op shop find just had to have with all the children clambering over him.
Wish to find out what markings are if possible please.
thank you
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"The Laughing Budda" Nice piece :-)
History of Him
Pu-tai, Protector of Children
The tales of Ch'i-t'zu spread throughout China, and he came to be called Pu-tai (Budai), which means "hempen sack." He carries a sack with him full of good things, such as sweets for children, and he is often pictured with children. Pu-tai represents happiness, generosity and wealth, and he is a protector of children as well as of the poor and the weak
Zhong Guo Jingdezhen zhi" probably