Buddha-inspired Donald Trump sculptures by Chinese artist are hot property again


By AGENCY
A close-up view of Hong’s sculpture of Trump, which has exploded in popularity once more.

Donald Trump is not typically known for his calm or reserve, but in a craftsman’s workshop in rural China the US president-elect sits in divine contemplation.

Cross-legged with his eyes half-closed in a pose evoking the Buddha, this porcelain version of America’s divisive leader-in-waiting is the work of designer and sculptor Hong Jinshi.

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