China, 20th century A finely carved celadon Jade statue with laughing Buddha. Buddha is centered in the boulder. The upper figure is Luohan, a hermit from the 6th century BC who predicted that Prince Siddhartha of Kapilavgastu would become a supreme religious leader. Siddhartha was later known as Guatama Buddha. The main figure is Budai, who is called the 'Laughing Buddha'. They are surrounded by child attendants and auspicious objects.
Dimensions H = 29 in. x 12 in. x 4 in. / 73.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 10 cm.
Provenance Property from the Collection of Jameson J. Wood.