Japanese Meiji Brass Buddha Standing on Money Sack
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Description
East Asia, Japan, Meiji era, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A large cast brass okimono statue of Hotei (or Budai), the Laughing Buddha, standing upon his large money / treasure sack. Hotei is the wandering Buddha associated with fortune, and joy, this carefree and happy nature comes from the presence of others, usually children. He is almost always portrayed with a large sack often filled with money that represents abundance. Size: 11" L x 6.5" W x 13.3" H (27.9 cm x 16.5 cm x 33.8 cm)
Provenance: private Pasadena, California, USA collection; ex-private estate collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, formed between 1970 and 2000
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#180950
Provenance: private Pasadena, California, USA collection; ex-private estate collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, formed between 1970 and 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#180950
Condition
Faint character mark stamped on the verso of figure, rubbed and mostly indiscernible. Scratches and abrasions to the surface of sack base and a few on the Buddha's body. Casting imperfections and tiny perforations to feet.
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Japanese Meiji Brass Buddha Standing on Money Sack
Estimate $2,400 - $3,600
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