Tiny oriental? Figurine - help

This is a tiny object no idea of its purpose or where it’s from, or even what it’s made from, some sort of stone. Would like to know more if anyone can help please.

 

Stone?
Ceramic!

 

I think it might be stone but not sure

 

I think kyra was informing you that it is in fact ceramic, and not stone.

 

Absolutely!

 

.... and she was right.

It is a charming figurine, probably of Bodhidharma, or Pu Tai Ta Mo in Chinese. Bodhidharma was a Buddhist monk who introduced Chan Buddhism in China. Chan became better known as Zen in Japan.

 

That's quite a hat he has! Did Bodhidharma wear a hat? I think some of the Ming tomb figures did (not suggesting that's what this is) but no idea.

 

Apologies but slow on the uptake
Thank you

 

Many thanks, any idea of age?

 

This figure, although crude, is very like the Japanese immortal Fukurokuju ...however, could be one of the three Chinese Sanxing gods, Shouxing, god of immortality. Shouxing is recognized by his high, domed forehead and usually shown smiling and friendly.

IMO

 

Excuse me, @Sarah3645, but is that adorable cacophony of little puppers in your Avatar all yours!!!! We NEED to see a bigger image, if it is!!!!!

 

Yes! And, @Sarah3645 don't forget all informations you may have, size, front and back pics too!

 

My little rescue gang, Pablo, Charlie, Shelley, Cindy & Mitzi all had terrible starts in life but now spoilt rotten, as it should be x

 

More like a hood. Many of those religious guys wore hoodies.

No hoodie.

 

Love the little dogs, and kudos for rescuing them!

 

Oooh, @Sarah3645, your pups are sweeeet! So nice to have rescued them
Thanks for the presentation!
I see you're a thing for old movies, all your characters are in black and white, with only one colorized it black and sepia!

 

A great sense of style, I must say.