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A soapstone figure of Budai,

A soapstone figure of Budai, 20th century 二十世紀芙蓉石雕布袋和尚坐像

A 20th-century soapstone sculpture depicting Budai, the laughing Buddha, rendered in soapstone carving. The seated figure exemplifies East Asian Buddhist sculptural traditions.

Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

CHINA / 5000 YEARS

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $6,000 – $8,000

Lot 496

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A soapstone figure of Budai,, A soapstone figure of Budai, 20th century 二十世紀芙蓉石雕布袋和尚坐像

A 20th-century soapstone sculpture depicting Budai, the laughing Buddha, rendered in soapstone carving. The seated figure exemplifies East Asian Buddhist sculptural traditions.

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