20th century, a sculpture of Butai or the "Laughing Buddha" smiling with his chest and large belly exposed seated in repose on a double lotus blossom base, four character apocryphal Qianlong mark to center of his back.

22 x 17 x 13 1/2 in.

Collection of a Gentleman, Yadkinville, North Carolina

Some discoloration and surface wear with scattered loss to gilt; patina to surfaces; pushes and wear to lower edge of base.