SERPENTINE, JADE OR STONE STATUE OF RESTING BUDAI ALSO CALLED LAUGHING BUDDHA – CHINA – LATE 20^th C.

This Budai statue originates from China. 

This object is made of serpentine, jade or stone and possbly glass.

Budai is a semi-historical Chinese monk who is often identified with and venerated as Maitreya Buddha in Chan Buddhism (a Chinese school of Mahāyāna Buddhism). His jolly nature, humorous personality and eccentric lifestyle distinguish him from most Buddhist masters or figures. He is almost always shown smiling or laughing, hence his nickname in Chinese, the "Laughing Buddha". As he is traditionally depicted as fat, he is also referred to as the "Fat Buddha", especially in the Western world.

He is said to have lived around the 10th century in the Wuyue kingdom. His name literally means "cloth sack", and refers to the bag that he is conventionally depicted as carrying as he wanders.

Sold with its wooden base.

Age: late 20^th C

Size: height 7 cm (with base), width 10 cm

Weight: 305 gr. (with base)

Condition: This statue is in good condition Look carefully at the pictures, which are an integral part of the description. Consequently any damage or repair to the object not mentioned in the text, but visible in the photos, are considered to be described.

The description and explanation of the item have been made in good faith and to the best of my knowledge. The dimensions are measured manually and are therefore approximate. Colors may differ slightly from the original colors. This is a private sale as I am not a professional seller; I am a collector who liquidates his collection. Therefore, I do not accept returns unless in very exceptional cases. In any case, the return costs are to be paid by the buyer. I hope you will understand this. Please don’t hesitate to request before purchasing all information you need. Your satisfaction and positive feedback is very important to me. If you have any problems with the item or services, please feel free to contact me first before you leave negative feedback. I will do my best to solve any problems.

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