Chinese Hongmu Reclining Budai / Hotei with Three-Legged Lucky Frog – 16" Mizuya they evolved into decorative art

they evolved into decorative art objects

The underside of the lid is finished in red lacquer

Vintage Japanese juban silk kimono

this tokkuri offers a quiet but compelling presence rooted in everyday life and traditional craftsmanship

restrained aesthetic

Chinese Hongmu Reclining Budai / Hotei with Three-Legged Lucky Frog – 16" Mizuya they evolved into decorative artChinese Hongmu Reclining Budai Hotei with Three Legged Lucky Frog 16" Wide A large and impressively heavy Chinese hardwood carving of Budai ()the laughing, pot bellied monk who embodies joy and abundanceshown reclining in relaxed delight while holding a mythical three legged frog, a powerful feng shui symbol of wealth and good fortune. Finely detailed carving captures the folds of his flowing robes, the plump jovial features of his face, and a sash of