Brian Stephenson Fine Art

Asian Ethnographic Art

Stone Maitreya

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Marble sculpture of the Chinese Laughing Buddha (Maitreya)

Details


Item-Number:781206
Item-Description:Marble sculpture of the Chinese Laughing Buddha (Maitreya)
Medium:Marble
Origin:Mainland SE Asia - Java
Dimensions:Height 17 cm (6.7")"
Age:c 16th century
Provenance:Collected Indonesia 1982
Condition:Slighly weathered patina red (iron) staining minor chips
Notes:The big belly symbolizes wealth and prosperity his reclining pose shows spiritual contentment and relaxation.


Price: £320