

Buddhist monk Budai
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
- View original
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