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Buddhist monk Budai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts Buddhist monk Budai as a large, smiling man with a bald head. He has a big belly and a double chin. His eyes are closed, and his mouth is open, showing his teeth. He wears a robe that is draped over his left shoulder and around his waist. The right arm rests on his right knee. The left hand holds a cloth. The sculpture is made of white material, possibly stone or ceramic. The background is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with ivory glaze (Dehua ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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