Set of two small turquoise-blue porcelain putai mounted in bronze, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722) for the porcelain The two putai, also known as "laughing Buddhas", are seated smiling, their opulent bellies protruding from their ecclesiastical vestments, their right hands resting on each other's knees as they hold the bag of treasures, covered in translucent turquoise-blue enamel. Each is set in an oval gilded bronze frame with openwork scrolls. These European mounts were added later. Height: 5 and 5.3 cm; H. with base: 7.3 and 7.5 cm