A Chinese famille rose porcelain Budai dating from the Republic period. Budai holds prayer beads in his left hand and a bag in his right hand. He wears a turquoise robe decorated with guardian lions and lotus tracery. The bottom of the statue has a stamped 4-character mark. Dimensions are: 11 1/2 inches tall X 11 inches long X 9 1/2 inches wide, 29.2 cm X 27.9 cm X 24.3 cm. All measurements are approximate. Condition: There is a large crack to the back of the head and shoulder. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission. Provenance: From a private Southern California collector. Notes: High resolution photos can be found here.