Description
White marble recline Hotei, also know as Maitreya, or Happy Buddha. A very relax and joyful appearance Laughing Buddha. Laying atop his own bag in a happy relax demeanor. Great skilled carving and smooth finish on the surface. We only have one of this statue.
Hotei is a Buddhist figure believed to be a Tang (618–907) or Song (960–1279) dynasty wandering monk. He is depicted frequently in contemporary crafts as a cheerful, contented Buddhist monk with a large exposed belly, often accompanied by children. Tradition relates him to a Chinese monk called Pu-tai, who because of his benevolent nature came to be regarded as an incarnation of the bodhisattva (the future Buddha) Maitreya (Miroku in Japanese) but whose large protruding stomach led to his being caricatured as the “Laughing Buddha.” It is believed that rubbing his belly will bring luck and prosperity.
Hotei, also known by Buddhists as Matreiya. In Japan he was grouped with six other divine figures from Buddhist and Japanese Shinto practices, known together as the Shichi-fuku-jin (Seven Lucky Gods). This popular figure is depicted frequently in contemporary crafts as a cheerful, contented Buddhist monk with a large exposed belly, not always but often accompanied by children in paintings. He is very well loved all over Asia..
Only one piece available.
Dimensions: 23″ x 32″ x 12″
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