Figure (1) - Famille rose - Porcelain - Laughing Buddha - China - First half 20th century

Laughing Buddha, early 20th century, Republic period. Famille Rose. Slightly larger than the standard Buddhas of the time. Beautiful face, particularly ecstatic look. Height. 26 cm, width: 27 cm, depth: 20 cm. 2,720 g. One pearl is missing from the rosary that he is holding in his right hand, and there is a very superficial crack in the enamel, not deep enough to affect the layer of porcelain below and not linear, on the back in the fold of his clothes. The sound of the porcelain is perfect, it may have been caused by a rapid cooling process after firing.