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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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