Featured chinese buddha percussion shaker

hi all

found this today in our local antiques shop (£12)

didn't realize it untill i got home, but think its a shaker of some kind, whatevers inside it makes a percussion sound when shaken. its very well handled and worn as well

sounds like some kind of seeds inside

whats inside hasnt been put there to weight id down more because it would be heavy enough anyway, and whats inside sounds light

its got a brilliantly struck mark as well

i know theres alot of modern tripe types

but think this seems better

any thoughts appreciated

 

I LOVE IT!!!! You can pick your mood!!!!!!!!!!!! Copper or Bronze?????

 

Think the sound comes from small bits of the plaster investment left behind due to the casting process. Nice thing, bargain too.

 

thanks aqui, im not sure to be honest, the worn areas look more brass like i think

 

this one looks modern, but is another rattle

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/35258437...MIkKfuv7rZ_AIVCrTtCh1g5wUbEAQYBCABEgKMgPD_BwE

 

"casting slag is left inside because it is said to stir good spirits when shaken to hear the sounds from within"

 

Think they may have made that up
There’s often bits left stuck inside too difficult to get out that fall loose in time.

 

well that wouldn't surprise me

this sounds more like a good handful of very small pieces though

not a little rattle, if you know what i mean

 

Classic "it's not a bug, it's a feature."

 

Bronze, imho.

 

Serenity, Joy, Anger and...... constipation by the look of him

Wondering how far these things go back, not really finding many antique original examples, though some do claim

 

Hope your right whit, appreciate your opinion on the subject

Was concerned about the lighter worn polished areas, but looking into it polished bronze looks somewhat lighter than the brown you would expect

 

still not sure about the buddha, did some more pics as the others were done with no natural light

hopefully

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wouldnt mind having a look for me

 

These are all pretty recent mass produced.
Chinese sellers call them Buddha, but Buddhas are thin. They are probably based on Hotei, the 'fat monk'.

 

thanks Aj, i did have a sneaking suspicion