A Chinese white-glazed figure of Budai, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Estimate 3,000 — 4,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's.

modelled seated with one leg across, the left hand grasping the fastening of a large sac beside and the right hand holding a beaded necklace, wearing long robes falling into heavy folds and opening at the chest to reveal the large belly, the cheerful face flanked by long pendulous ears, 17cm., 6 5/8 in.

Sotheby's, Collections, Londres, 27 oct. 2015, 10:30 AM