BRONZE Chinese Laughing BUDDHA Incense Burner 5 1/2" high / SIGNED

Description

A magnificent CHINESE gilt bronze incense burner
as the seated
Laughing BUDDHA.
Bronze Buddha is seated on multiple layers of a Lotus blossom throne
and is holding a bowl with a fruit in hands.
Dimensions: 51/2" high, 5 1/2" wide, 4 3/8" deep.
Two-pieces,
the figure lifting off the base to give access to the incense compartment.
Exquisite quality of craftsmanship and fine details.
Very good rich brown patina with remnants of original gilt.
Decorated with fine flowers,
dragons with unusual twisted split-tail as handles.
Signed by the artist on the bottom
(4-characters in seal script.)
As usual, Buddha is in a very good mood!
The inscription on his bag reads "
Gold bag
" (Huang Jing Dai),
a beautiful calligraphy.
The Laughing Buddha
,
resting comfortably with his magical bag of gold
is often seen as the special symbol of happiness and abundance.
He always brings good news, glad tidings and most all happy events.
The bag he carries with him is believed to contain the infinite riches of the world.
It is believed that the Laughing Buddha uses this magical bag
to absorb all the worldly sorrows and turns them into seeds of happiness and love.
With a big smiling face,
the Laughing Buddha (Matrieya) always brings happiness in every situation.
AMAZING QUALITY!
DATE: unknown
[From mid 19th century down to Ming Dynasty (1368~1644 A.D.)]
CONDITION: EXCELLENT.
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