OLD CHINESE QING DYNASTY INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF THE BUDDHA MONK 'HOTEI'. 18th C

Description: SIAM GALLERY Co. INVESTMENT LEVEL ANTIQUITIES, COLLECTIBLES, AND DECORATIVE ART BURMA. CAMBODIA. CHINA. INDIA. INDONESIA. JAPAN. LANKA. LAO. THAILAND. TIBET. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Meditating Laughing Buddha 'Hotei': Title: Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Inlaid Bronze Figure of the Buddha Monk ‘Hotei’. 18th C. Overview: An exquisite 18th century bronze sculpture in the form of a ‘Hotei’ monk, commonly known as a jovial Happy Buddha, beautifully rendered in an exalted profile, intricately carved, measuring 12.0 inches(30.48cm) in height. Tradition relates him to a Chinese Monk called ‘Pu Tai’, who because of his benevolent nature came to be regarded as an incarnation of the bodhisattva (the future Buddha) Maitreya, but whose large protruding stomach led to his being caricatured as the "Laughing Buddha." Description: He is portrayed with a large exposed belly seated in the meditative mudra, leaning on a bag of happiness, with a joyful facial expression, holding a string of Rosary beads in one hand, while the other hand holds a gold plinth. The Hotei is sculpted with a shaven head and elongated earlobes resting on his shoulders, wearing an intricately patterned floral inlaid robe, looped beneath a fat belly. xxxx The surface of the bronze alloy is richly patinaed in a chestnut brown. The overall robe is beautifully ornamented with a gold-inlaid floral design and monogrammed in the same manner with circular animal seals. The back of the sculpture bears the six-character mark and reign period of emperor Qianlong (1736-1795) Qing Dynasty. The Laughing Buddha is a symbol of happiness, wealth, and innocent contentment, believed to bring much luck by rubbing the head or belly of the Buddha statue. Origin:xxxxxxxxx Temple District, China. Period:xxxxxxxx 18th century. Emperor Qianlong mark and reign period (1736-1795). Qing Dynasty. Composition:xx Bronze, aged patina w/ traces of verdigris oxidation, and gilt gold inlay . Dimensions:xxx Height: 12.0 inches (30.48cm). Length: 13.25 inches (33.66cm). Depth: 12.25 inches (31.12cm. Observation:xxx Bottom closed. Excellent Condition, with minor casting flaws and surface abrasion. Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item. Shipping: Item(s) shipped direct from United States worldwide, through USPS Post Register Airmail (3-4 weeks) or Sea Freight (4-5 weeks) depending on size. All items shall be handled with the utmost care and professionally packed. Purchaser is responsible for any applied Customs Duty Fees, Taxes, and related charges, which may be assessed by the buyer's government. Shipping Calculations: Cost of shipping is determined by the weight of the packaged item, plus the cost of the packing supplies, plus the registration & export license fees (applicable on all religious artifacts). Please keep in mind that Ebay and PayPal take a combined commission fee of almost 15 percent, automatically deducted from the shipping charges, which we have offset in the shipping total. We do not profit on shipping fees and do our best to arrive at the most accurate and fair price for all parties involved. Terms: Pay Pal is the accepted method of payment, and must be received within 24 hours of the auction end: includes a 14 day return policy, item must be returned in the exact same condition as sold. Return shipment must be paid by the purchaser. Guarantee: 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed - We are extremely confident that all items presented from our collection are genuine antiques. In the event the authenticity of an artifact is disputed, please contact us immediately. We will refund the respective purchase price, less a 10% (ten percent) re-stocking fee, provided that the item is returned in the original condition, and at the customers expense, together with copies of the respective receipt (s) and supporting evidence from a suitable qualified authority, certifying that the item we have sent you is not antique. Siam Gallery Co. reserves the right to contest a customer’s assessment in the event that proof is available to support the pieces authenticity. Please e-mail us with your questions and bid with confidence. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR GALLERY OF FINE ART. (c) SIAMGALLERYCO - All Rights Reserved. COPYING THIS PAGE AND ALL ITS CONTENTS IS FRAUDULENT AND VIOLATES EBAY POLICY AND WILL BE REPORTED. Track Page Views With Auctiva's Counter

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