Sculpture, Buddha - 8.3 cm - Lapis Lazuli
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The blue lapis lazuli Buddha sculpture has natural pyrite and calcite inclusions and stands on a carved wooden base.
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Ancient Oriental lapis lazuli sculpture with pyrite and calcite inclusions – Happiness Buddha with child – Wooden carved base
Splendid oriental sculpture depicting Budai, also known as the Happiness Buddha or Laughing Buddha, made in lapis lazuli, characterized by its intense blue color and evocative natural inclusions of golden pyrite and calcite.
The sculpture features refined, full-round workmanship, particularly appreciated in the rendering of faces, smiling expressions, and the details of the richly draped robes.
Iconography and symbolism
The figure represented is Budai, a character from Chinese Buddhist tradition, typically depicted as a smiling monk with a prominent belly and a joyful demeanor, a symbol of happiness, abundance, generosity, and prosperity.
In this particular composition, Budai is accompanied by a child sitting on his shoulder, an iconographic element that evokes wishes for family happiness, fertility, prosperity, and descendants.
The figure also holds up an object shaped like a traditional Chinese ingot (yuanbao), a symbol of wealth and good fortune.
Material and workmanship
The lapis lazuli features a beautiful blue coloration, with pyrite inclusions of golden hues and lighter calcite veins, which give the sculpture a distinctive decorative charm.
The composition rests on an elegant carved wooden pedestal, decorated with ornamental motifs of oriental taste.
Dimensions:
* Height of the sculpture without pedestal: 8.3 cm
* Width of the sculpture: 10.5 cm
* Overall height with pedestal: 10.6 cm
* Weight without pedestal: 288 grams
An enchanting collectible, rich in symbolic meanings and with a strong decorative impact, particularly interesting for enthusiasts of Oriental art, sculptures in ornamental stones, and antique objects.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow appreciation of the craftsmanship details and the natural characteristics of the stone.
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Ancient Oriental lapis lazuli sculpture with pyrite and calcite inclusions – Happiness Buddha with child – Wooden carved base
Splendid oriental sculpture depicting Budai, also known as the Happiness Buddha or Laughing Buddha, made in lapis lazuli, characterized by its intense blue color and evocative natural inclusions of golden pyrite and calcite.
The sculpture features refined, full-round workmanship, particularly appreciated in the rendering of faces, smiling expressions, and the details of the richly draped robes.
Iconography and symbolism
The figure represented is Budai, a character from Chinese Buddhist tradition, typically depicted as a smiling monk with a prominent belly and a joyful demeanor, a symbol of happiness, abundance, generosity, and prosperity.
In this particular composition, Budai is accompanied by a child sitting on his shoulder, an iconographic element that evokes wishes for family happiness, fertility, prosperity, and descendants.
The figure also holds up an object shaped like a traditional Chinese ingot (yuanbao), a symbol of wealth and good fortune.
Material and workmanship
The lapis lazuli features a beautiful blue coloration, with pyrite inclusions of golden hues and lighter calcite veins, which give the sculpture a distinctive decorative charm.
The composition rests on an elegant carved wooden pedestal, decorated with ornamental motifs of oriental taste.
Dimensions:
* Height of the sculpture without pedestal: 8.3 cm
* Width of the sculpture: 10.5 cm
* Overall height with pedestal: 10.6 cm
* Weight without pedestal: 288 grams
An enchanting collectible, rich in symbolic meanings and with a strong decorative impact, particularly interesting for enthusiasts of Oriental art, sculptures in ornamental stones, and antique objects.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow appreciation of the craftsmanship details and the natural characteristics of the stone.
Free shipping only within Europe with UPS, trackable.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
India
Style
Folk Art
Material
Lapis Lazuli
Title of artwork
Buddha
Signature
Not signed
Colour
Blue
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
8.3 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Depth
6 cm
Weight
288 g
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