18th Century De Hua Figure of Budai

A De Hua figure of Budai Qing dynasty, 18th century, the jovial…
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A De Hua figure of Budai Qing Dynasty, 18th century, the jovial figure standing on a cloud scroll base, both arms raised above his head holding a fan in his left hand, wearing a loosely draped wide sleeved robe tied around the waist with a sash over loose pantaloons, his face with mouth open in laughing expression, his long beard and moustache extending down over his bare chest, covered overall with a milk white glaze, the reverse with an impressed four-character seal mark Pu ji yu ren (virtue extends to all even fishermen), wood stand, (2), 37 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne. Private Collection, Melbourne, by descent from the above

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  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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