Sculpture - Terracotta - China - Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

CHINA - MING PERIOD (1368-1644) - 16th century Buddha statue in terracotta with green, yellow and orange enamel, with two characters holding a flask. When it comes to iconography, this work does not really depict Buddha as the latter is never represented this way. This work is a Chinese representation. In English, he is called "happy man" to underline the happy nature of the character. It is believed that this work represents a famous ch'an bronze named Pu-tai. How to explain such a representation? Chinese received Buddhism from India. In a great many ways, his philosophy is at odds with Chinese customs. For example, celibacy, the giving up of material goods, the giving up of family, the begging life, the indifference to sensual and social pleasures. Chinese Buddhists tried to adapt the philosophy to Chinese customs and largely amended his concepts, and therefore also his representations. Era: 16th century - circa. 1550 Origin: Old private collection of Master C. Mines, bought by the father of the current owner in the late 1970s, early 1980s. Art market. Rare work with no similar item on the art market. Scientific analysis. TL made by the RALF KOTALLA laboratory reference no. 02G291112 based on three samplings, which dated the last baking 600 years (+/-20%) in the past, which corresponds to the Ming period. Delivery: For Belgium the item will be delivered by hand by the seller. For other countries, Fedex shipping. ! ! ! Important! When the item requires it, a wooden/MDF box will be made involving a delay of 5 to 7 working days before shipment. The fixed shipping costs apply on an item basis, that is if a buyer acquires several items, he will have to pay the cost indicated for each item depending on the country of origin, and in no way pay only once. Shipping with tracking, transportation insurance set according to the amount of the sale excluding Catawiki buyer and seller fees. The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece in a legal manner. Documentation proving this provenance has been seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed.