Figurine of Budai
Culture
Chinese
Date18th century Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
MediumDehua ware, porcelain with a translucent alkali-lime glaze
Dimensions6.5 x 6.5 cm (2 9/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Birgit Faber-Morse in honor of Elisabeth and Sidney N. Morse
Object number2011.444
Label TextSmall molded and sculpted figures of Buddhist and Daoist deities were very popular products of the Dehua kilns during the 17th and 18th centuries. The figure of the smiling Buddhist monk is Budai, said to be the last incarnation of Maitreya Buddha (future Buddha). Budai leans on his “cloth bag of plenty” and symbolizes future wealth, happiness and enlightenment. Zhongli quan is the official leader of the Eight Daoist Immortals, legendary figures who obtained immortality through their study and knowledge of the Secrets of Nature.On View
Not on view
Chinese
1675–1725, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
17th century, late Ming (1368–1644) or early Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
16th or 17th century, late Ming (1368–1644) or early Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
