A Famille Rose Porcelain Figure of Budai, Incised “Zhu Chunfa Zao?? Mark
Early 20th Century; Finely modeled and enameled porcelain figure of Budai, depicted seated with one leg raised and his robe loosely draped, exposing his ample belly and joyful expression. The figure is richly decorated in famille rose enamels, the robe painted in vibrant iron-red and turquoise tones with scrolling floral designs, the interior in turquoise glaze. His features are delicately rendered with expressive details and glossy glaze. The underside with an impressed four-character mark reading Zhu Chunfa Zao (“Made by Zhu Chunfa”), a noted Jingdezhen workshop active during the late Republic period.Dimensions?Height: 6.5 inches . Length: 6 inches. Width: 6 inches.
Condition
the asymmetry is due to a small chip/loss to the right nipple, with associated loss of the red enamel decoration. Minor wear consistent with age; overall in very good condition.
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Early 20th Century; Finely modeled and enameled porcelain figure of Budai, depicted seated with one leg raised and his robe loosely draped, exposing his ample belly and joyful expression. The figure is richly decorated in famille rose enamels, the robe painted in vibrant iron-red and turquoise tones with scrolling floral designs, the interior in turquoise glaze. His features are delicately rendered with expressive details and glossy glaze. The underside with an impressed four-character mark reading Zhu Chunfa Zao (“Made by Zhu Chunfa”), a noted Jingdezhen workshop active during the late Republic period.Dimensions?Height: 6.5 inches . Length: 6 inches. Width: 6 inches.
Condition
the asymmetry is due to a small chip/loss to the right nipple, with associated loss of the red enamel decoration. Minor wear consistent with age; overall in very good condition.
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