Large Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Budai Laughing Buddha Qing C1900 Wooden Stand 14cm

A substantial antique Chinese rose quartz carving of Budai, the celebrated Laughing Buddha, dating to the late Qing dynasty / early 20th century, circa 1900.

Finely carved from a substantial piece of natural rose quartz, the figure depicts Budai seated in a relaxed pose, his robes falling open around his characteristic rounded belly. His jovial expression is particularly appealing, with smiling features, elongated earlobes and carefully delineated facial details.

The natural stone displays attractive variations of soft translucent pink, together with paler crystalline areas, inclusions and internal fissures characteristic of rose quartz. These variations have been effectively incorporated into the carving and give the figure considerable visual character.

Budai became one of the most recognisable figures in Chinese Buddhist and popular art, traditionally associated with happiness, contentment, prosperity and abundance, and was subsequently identified with Maitreya, the future Buddha.

The carving is presented on a fitted Chinese hardwood stand, individually shaped to accommodate the irregular base of the figure and raised on small shaped feet.

A decorative and substantial example of late Qing/early 20th-century Chinese hardstone carving.

Condition: Antique condition with historic damage and restoration. There are visible fractures and apparent old repairs, particularly around the head/neck, shoulder and areas of the body, together with natural fissures, small chips, surface wear and marks. The rose quartz itself contains numerous natural inclusions and internal fissures. The hardwood stand has age-related wear. Despite these faults, the figure presents attractively. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition report.

Origin: China

Period: Late Qing dynasty / early 20th century

Date: Circa 1900

Material: Rose quartz

Stand: Fitted Chinese hardwood

Height: Approx. 14cm

Width: Approx. 10cm

Weight: Approx. 675g including stand

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Condition, Attribution & Authenticity Notice

This work is offered as an antique object based on visual examination and comparative stylistic analysis. All statements regarding age, origin, attribution, and period represent informed scholarly opinion and are not guarantees of absolute fact.

Condition descriptions are based on external observation only. The interior, underside of the base, and any internal cavities or consecration materials have not been examined. No technical analysis (including XRF, thermoluminescence, or metallurgical testing) has been performed.

As is typical with antique bronzes, minor casting irregularities, surface wear, rubbing to high points, oxidation, and age-related imperfections are present and should be expected. No visible repairs or restorations are observed from the available views; however, the absence of hidden restorations cannot be guaranteed.

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