Vintage ,
large and heavy Fat buddha porcelain with 5 playful boys status . i
It depicts a
smiling/ laughing /happy Buddha/ Maitreya/ surrounded by 5 playful
children. The fat monk seated in
rajalalisana right hand resting on the right knee left hand on the left thigh.
The chubby, smiling face scrunched up the paunch left bare.
The piece is
finely handprinted detailed with intricated and colorful attire and charming
facial expressions to the figurines .
It seems to
be a production from Jiangxi Province and Jingdezhen, base is stamped but
faintly.
Size
approximately : High 10" x wide 9" x side 5" , figurine weight:
5.38 lbs
Condition:
excellent no cracks or chips or repair
info: Laughing Buddha with playing 5 children
五子闹佛[Wuzi Nao Buddha] it is Chinese Traditional auspicious
pattern. five boys playing with Maitreya Buddha. Maitreya Buddha, one of the
Buddhist Mahayana Bodhisattva, generally refers to a statue of a chubby fat
monk with a smile on his face event 5
rebellious boys crawling and
playfull on his chest , ears and belly.
it is Origin from Chinese Taoism / Buddhism , it believes Budai
or Putai 布袋 , God of Contentment & Happiness.
The
legendary Budai monks said to be an incarnation of Miroku Bodhisattva.. Miroku.
Laughing
Buddha, as we all know, brings good luck, contentment and abundance in one's
life. It depicts plenitude of whatever one wishes for – be it wealth, happiness
or satisfaction. Usually depicted as a stout, laughing