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Good Large Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha
Rams Head Antiques
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Good Large Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a really impressive and very large Chinese Porcelain Buddha figure in perfect condition dating from the Qing period circa 1910.

The handsome Buddha is beautifully painted in bold colours holding a gold necklace in one hand symbolising prosperity, joy and the attraction of wealth. Figures depicted holding this are representing the laughing Buddha Hotei who is looking very happy here.

This is a great size, very imposing in a room, measuring 30 cms high by 26 cms wide and 24 cms deep. He is in perfect condition with no damage or restoration.

UK insured delivery is £20

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha to the 1910s.

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SA1193102
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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description
This is a really impressive and very large Chinese Porcelain Buddha figure in perfect condition dating from the Qing period circa 1910.
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The handsome Buddha is beautifully painted in bold colours holding a gold necklace in one hand symbolising prosperity, joy and the attraction of wealth.
Rams Head Antiques

Figures depicted holding this are representing the laughing Buddha Hotei who is looking very happy here.

This is a great size, very imposing in a room, measuring 30 cms high by 26 cms wide and 24 cms deep. He is in perfect condition with no damage or restoration.

UK insured delivery is £20

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193102
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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A polychrome Chinese porcelain figure of a seated Laughing Buddha with decorated floral robes holding prayer beads.
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Archive I A polychrome Chinese porcelain figure of a seated Laughing Buddha with decorated floral robes holding prayer beads.

Good Large Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha

Archive II A polychrome Chinese porcelain figure of a seated Laughing Buddha with decorated floral robes holding prayer beads. View II
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Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
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A polychrome Chinese porcelain figure of a seated Laughing Buddha with decorated floral robes holding prayer beads.
Good Large Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha
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A polychrome Chinese porcelain figure of a seated Laughing Buddha with decorated floral robes holding prayer beads.
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The Laughing Buddha, or Budai, originates from 10th-century Chinese folklore as a Zen Buddhist monk known for his cheerful disposition and generosity. In Chinese ceramic art, depictions of Budai symbolise contentment, abundance, and good fortune, becoming a popular subject for both domestic devotion and export markets.

These sculptures are typically formed using press-moulds or slip-casting techniques with kaolin clay before undergoing an initial high-temperature kiln firing. Overglaze enamels, such as those from the Famille Rose palette, are hand-painted onto the glazed ceramic and fired a second time at lower temperatures to fix the vibrant colours.

Authentic period pieces exhibit unglazed, slightly textured foot rims where the item rested in the kiln, along with natural variations in hand-applied enamels. Wear to gilding or overglaze paint, unglazed interior bases showing manual hand-tooling, and period-appropriate maker marks provide further indicators of age.

Position the statue on a console table, sideboard, or deep shelf to serve as a conversational accent. Pair the ceramic piece with simple modern decorative elements, structured greenery, or natural dark wood surfaces to highlight its intricate polychrome enamelling.

Dust the figure regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a clean camel-hair brush to prevent dirt accumulation in carved details. Avoid using water, abrasive polishers, or harsh chemical detergents, as moisture and chemicals can dissolve sensitive overglaze enamel decoration.
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