Vintage Buddha? figurine

Wasn't sure whether to put this here or in Art or in Antiques Discussion?

Any thoughts on this figurine's origin? I know it's not newer than mid-20th century, but don't know if it could be older. I didn't see any marks anywhere. Is it a Buddha figurine?

Thanks!

 

Yes, Buddha in one of his forms. Guatama I think. Blanc de chine, probably from Dehua.

 

Buddha ...on a bad hair day ???

 

Shop Dehua here!

http://www.gogogretchen.com/carved-porcelain/Handwork-Dehua.html

 

Bear, thanks. Does his holding a small globe have any significance? Any guess on age?

Komo, lol!

Gila, thanks. The one I clicked went to an eBay listing, could be they all do.

 

Dang, for me, that address brings up a Dehua smorgasboard... "Handwork Dehua Shop"...
Weird.
Sorry.

 

Gila, for me, too... but I've now clicked other items on the site and they all went to eBay listings. I think it may be what's called a "link farm"?

 

*mind is blowing*

(nothing new)

 

Does that guy ever get up and do anything?

 

no....his legs are all cramped up...............

 

Why is everyone assuming she's a male?

 

The ball is the sacred pearl of wisdom.

 

TOG, this figure is very much like male figurines and images I've seen.

Bear, thanks. I like the sound and thought of "the sacred pearl of wisdom"!

 

Not really helpful to the OP but I saw a headline recently saying a woman was eating mollusk chowder of some kind and found in it a large pearl valued at $600. I hope she didn't damage her teeth finding it or she'll need more than $600. to fix 'em.

 

That must have been a large and beautiful pearl!

 

I think is was a purple one. And not even that big. Pretty little thing.

 

It was my impression that Buddhas with bubbhas were female.

 

Hmm... I did a little reading, and my figurine could be a female buddha. Guess if I list it, I'll have to mention it and leave it up to the buyer to decide.

 

And don't forget to bring attention to the very rare Buddha hair curlers.