A Chinese Republic Porcelain Sculpture of Laughing Buddha

Early 20th century, a porcelain sculpture of the "Laughing Buddha" (Budai) with five Chinese children climbing on him, hand painted in bright polychrome enamels with ornate patterns and figures with happy expressions with blushing cheeks, unmarked.

8 x 7 1/2 x 5 in.

Private Collection of a Gentleman, From His Time in China and Japan

Good estate condition; some rubbing with loss to enamels; some scratches to top and back of the Buddha's head.