Bidspirit auction | Cast Bronze Figure of Budai

Cast Bronze Figure of Budai on Fitted Wooden Stand - A cast bronze figurine representing the Buddhist figure Budai, commonly known as the Laughing Buddha. The deity is depicted in a traditional seated pose, characterized by a prominent belly, a wide smile, and elongated earlobes. He is dressed in draped, loose robes. The bronze surface features a dense, mottled green verdigris patina throughout. The figure is hollow-cast, and the interior walls and base show raw, oxidized metal with no discernible maker marks or inscriptions. The figure is accompanied by a custom-carved wooden stand with a tiered design and a red and gold-toned lacquer or gilded finish along the raised rim.