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GongBi by 紀淑文 & Co.

Louisa — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:58:42 +0000

紀淑文(mother); 邱皓 & 邱月 (daughters) demonstrated a modern way in Gong Bi paintings (subjects included peonies, Chinese Gods ＆ Goddesses; tigers; farm animals; etc., 48 pages)

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Meditating Buddha

admin — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:24:34 +0000

3.5″ tall meditating buddha

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Happy Buddha statues with fan

admin — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:24:33 +0000

Fat-belly Buddha (Mei-lo Fo) known as Budai, has no historical records relating to this Buddha in both China and India. Some said he was latest appearances of Maitreya Buddha (one yet to come) who reigns in the Tusita Heaven; he is of noble and ascetic appearance, and he looks with unfathomable eyes into an eternal future in which the world has been redeemed. Towards the end of the first millennium AD, Maitreya Buddha made appearance as the laughing ‘Fat-belly Buddha’. In Song Dynasty (960-1280) he became one of the most popular Gods in East Asia. As a rule he is shown in a sitting posture a corpulent man with a bare chest, holding a sack, Rosary and always laughing. Often he is surrounded by children. Nowadays, the number of children or objects his holding is according to the customers’ request. The fan is symbolised to drive away evil and revives the dead. Occasionally is symbolised the rank of an official from the heaven.

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Buddha sitting on a large YuEei.

Louisa — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:24:32 +0000

A very unusual statuette of Happy Buddha sitting on a very large wooden fish (monk’s drum), symbolising May all wishes come true. His right hand is holding a wishing sack and in his left hand he is holding up a bat (symbolises offering prosperity to the world). The prayer beads are underneath the Bat

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Happy buddha with 5 children

admin — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:24:32 +0000

Poly-chrome resin statuette with 5 children symbolising five elements all in one; 5.5″ X 6″. Happy buddha (he has different names in different regions); he is always represented as very stout with breast and upper abdomen exposed to view, and he is laughing. Known as the Laughing Buddha, he is occasionally surrounded by children, the number of which varies from one to eight (four is excluded). People believe he brings joy and wealth to the family. He is one of the most popular (collective) figurines in Europe.

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6″ Meditating Buddha

admin — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:24:31 +0000

Polychrome resin statuette in meditation position; 6″ x 6″

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8″ Buddha with sack of blessings

admin — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:24:31 +0000

Polychrome resin statuette carrying ruyi sceptre & fan; 8″ tall

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7.5: travelling Buddha

admin — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:24:31 +0000

Polychrome resin statuette wearing pilgrim’s sandals; 7.5″ tall

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4.5″ travelling Buddha

admin — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:24:31 +0000

made of polychrome resin, symbolising health and prosperity; 4.5″ tall

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Buddha with 3 children

admin — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:24:30 +0000

Polychrome resin statuette with 3 children symbolising health, wealth & luck; 5″ tall Happy Buddha (he has different names in different regions); he is always represented as very stout with breast and upper abdomen exposed to view, and he is laughing. Known as the Laughing Buddha, he is occasionally surrounded by children, the number of… Read More »Buddha with 3 children

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