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Collection of Five Metal Laughing Buddha Statue
Located in London, GB
A fine collection of five metal laughing buddha. Laughing Buddha playing with children usually
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19th Century Unknown Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Metal

Antique Collection of Five Metal Laughing Buddha Statue
Collection of Five Metal Laughing Buddha Statue

Collection of Five Metal Laughing Buddha Statue

H 9.45 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Old Japanese Kutani Hotei Colorful Laughing Buddha Porcelain
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Old Japanese Kutani Moriage Hotei Porcelain Statue Charming and Colorful Laughing
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Old Japanese Kutani Hotei Colorful Laughing Buddha Porcelain
Old Japanese Kutani Hotei Colorful Laughing Buddha Porcelain

Old Japanese Kutani Hotei Colorful Laughing Buddha Porcelain

H 6.75 in W 5.25 in D 5 in
19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Painted Polychrome "Laughing Buddha" Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Place the Laughing Buddha in your living room or entrance hall, so he will be able to see the door
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Painted Polychrome "Laughing Buddha" Sculpture
19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Painted Polychrome "Laughing Buddha" Sculpture

19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Painted Polychrome "Laughing Buddha" Sculpture

H 10.75 in W 12.75 in D 10.5 in
Unusual Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha Sancai Glazed c1920
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The unusual antique ca. 1920 Qing Chinese porcelain Laughing Buddha is a remarkable and exquisite
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1920s Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha Sancai Glazed c1920
Unusual Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha Sancai Glazed c1920

Unusual Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha Sancai Glazed c1920

H 9.85 in W 10.24 in D 7.49 in
Large Antique Asian Wood Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very large antique Asian wood carving of the iconic Laughing Buddha. The sculpture has great form
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19th Century Asian Ming Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Asian Wood Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Large Antique Asian Wood Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha

Large Antique Asian Wood Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha

H 18.5 in W 18 in D 15 in
Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha CHinese Antique. Additional
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Wood

Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, 1900
Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, 1900

Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, 1900

H 9.26 in
Coffee Cup and Saucer Laughing Buddha, or Pu Tai. Worcester, circa 1762
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Bell-shaped coffee cup with wish-bone handle, and saucer, decorated with the Put Tai or Laughing
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Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Coffee Cup and Saucer Laughing Buddha, or Pu Tai. Worcester, circa 1762
Coffee Cup and Saucer Laughing Buddha, or Pu Tai. Worcester, circa 1762

Coffee Cup and Saucer Laughing Buddha, or Pu Tai. Worcester, circa 1762

H 2 in Dm 4.5 in
Large ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description China, finely carved wooden Laughing Buddha in laying position. Seated on a matching
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Wood

Antique Large ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha
Large ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha

Large ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha

H 7.88 in W 14.38 in D 7.88 in
Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, Ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha CHinese Antique. China, finely carved
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Wood

Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, Ca 1900
Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, Ca 1900

Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, Ca 1900

H 7.29 in
Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Huge Kutani Hotei Laughing Buddha
Located in Pomona, CA
most of the surface. Hotei is one of the seven god known as laughing Buddha. It will add a great charm
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Huge Kutani Hotei Laughing Buddha
Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Huge Kutani Hotei Laughing Buddha

Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Huge Kutani Hotei Laughing Buddha

H 28 in W 17 in D 12 in
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Laughing Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Beautiful antique blue and white porcelain laughing/happy buddha statue with Fine decoration. Blue
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Early 20th Century Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Laughing Buddha Statue
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Laughing Buddha Statue

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Laughing Buddha Statue

H 7.49 in Dm 6.3 in
Chinese Antique Chinese Bronze Laughing Buddha Statue China, ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely piece Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 19th Century Age: ca 1900 Original/Reproduction: Original Condition: Overall Condi...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Antique Chinese Bronze Laughing Buddha Statue China, ca 1900
Chinese Antique Chinese Bronze Laughing Buddha Statue China, ca 1900

Chinese Antique Chinese Bronze Laughing Buddha Statue China, ca 1900

H 2.37 in Dm 6.3 in
Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Tamarind Wood Buddha Candleholders
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Early 20th century set of two hand carved tamarind wood laughing Buddha candleholders. Measures
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Tamarind Wood Buddha Candleholders
Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Tamarind Wood Buddha Candleholders

Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Tamarind Wood Buddha Candleholders

H 15 in Dm 6 in
Vintage Porcelain Smiling Buddha with Kids
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Laughing Buddha, also known as Budai, surrounded by children—a symbol of blessings, happiness, and family
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19th Century Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Porcelain Smiling Buddha with Kids
Vintage Porcelain Smiling Buddha with Kids

Vintage Porcelain Smiling Buddha with Kids

H 9.45 in Dm 7.88 in
Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipe, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
resemblance to the ample gut of the Chinese monk Budai, often referred to as the "Laughing Buddha." Cultivated
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipe, circa 1900
Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipe, circa 1900

Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipe, circa 1900

H 3 in W 50.75 in D 3 in
Pair of Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipes, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
resemblance to the ample gut of the Chinese monk Budai, often referred to as the "Laughing Buddha." Cultivated
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Steel

Pair of Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipes, circa 1900
Pair of Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipes, circa 1900

Pair of Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipes, circa 1900

H 51.25 in W 8 in D 8 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha
Located in Vero Beach, FL
the late 18th century Qing Dynasty period is captured in the style of a “Laughing Buddha”, casted in a
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bronze

Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha

Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha

H 6.5 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
Small Buddha Statue in white jade
Located in Milano, IT
This polished white jade sculpture depicts the Buddha Budai, also known as the Laughing Buddha, in
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Laughing Buddha

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Jade

Small Buddha Statue in white jade
Small Buddha Statue in white jade

Small Buddha Statue in white jade

H 6.5 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Maitreya Smiling Buddha Statue Marked Zeng Longsheng
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Laughing Buddha—in a seated and smiling posture, this statue embodies traditional Chinese beliefs in
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19th Century Antique Laughing Buddha

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Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Maitreya Smiling Buddha Statue Marked Zeng Longsheng
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Maitreya Smiling Buddha Statue Marked Zeng Longsheng

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Maitreya Smiling Buddha Statue Marked Zeng Longsheng

H 15.36 in W 7.88 in D 12.6 in
Vintage Chinese Iron Smiling Buddha with a Bag of Gold Ingots
Located in 景德镇市, CN
or the Laughing Buddha, this beloved figure is depicted with a cheerful expression, seated
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19th Century Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Iron

Vintage Chinese Iron Smiling Buddha with a Bag of Gold Ingots
Vintage Chinese Iron Smiling Buddha with a Bag of Gold Ingots

Vintage Chinese Iron Smiling Buddha with a Bag of Gold Ingots

H 7.88 in W 1.97 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Chinese Gilded Maitreya Smiling Buddha Statue Marked Zhu Maoji
Located in 景德镇市, CN
widely celebrated in Chinese culture as the Laughing Buddha, a symbol of good fortune, wealth, and
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19th Century Antique Laughing Buddha

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Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Gilded Maitreya Smiling Buddha Statue Marked Zhu Maoji
Vintage Chinese Gilded Maitreya Smiling Buddha Statue Marked Zhu Maoji

Vintage Chinese Gilded Maitreya Smiling Buddha Statue Marked Zhu Maoji

H 9.85 in W 6.5 in D 9.65 in
Buddha in Imperial Jade
Located in Milano, IT
iconography of Budai, also known as the "Laughing Buddha." The benevolent smile and prominent belly, often
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Laughing Buddha

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Jade

Buddha in Imperial Jade
Buddha in Imperial Jade

Buddha in Imperial Jade

H 4.53 in W 4.53 in D 3.35 in
19 Century Chinese Zhu Maoji Gilded Maitreya Smiling Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Buddha, also known as the Laughing Buddha, symbolizing joy, prosperity, and good fortune in Chinese
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19th Century Antique Laughing Buddha

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Porcelain

19 Century Chinese Zhu Maoji Gilded Maitreya Smiling Buddha Statue
19 Century Chinese Zhu Maoji Gilded Maitreya Smiling Buddha Statue

19 Century Chinese Zhu Maoji Gilded Maitreya Smiling Buddha Statue

H 10.63 in W 8.27 in D 11.82 in
Budai Buddha fine wood carving
Located in Milano, IT
symbolic figures in the Buddhist pantheon. The sculpture depicts Budai, often known as the "Laughing Buddha
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Wood

Budai Buddha fine wood carving
Budai Buddha fine wood carving

Budai Buddha fine wood carving

H 6.3 in W 5.71 in D 4.14 in
Collection of 80 Chinese Silver & Gilt Table Wares, 19th-20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
shape of Budai, the "laughing Buddha." A mix of travel keepsakes, matching sets, and miniature
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Silver

Collection of 80 Chinese Silver & Gilt Table Wares, 19th-20th Century
Collection of 80 Chinese Silver & Gilt Table Wares, 19th-20th Century

Collection of 80 Chinese Silver & Gilt Table Wares, 19th-20th Century

H 6 in W 1 in D 1 in
Budai Buddha in dark jade
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite dark jade Budai, also known as the Laughing Buddha, is a cherished symbol of
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Laughing Buddha

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Jade

Budai Buddha in dark jade
Budai Buddha in dark jade

Budai Buddha in dark jade

H 3.15 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Japanese Six Panel Screen with Hotei, Edo Period, Early 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
, early 19th century. Hotei, called Budai in China, and known as the Laughing Buddha or Fat Buddha in
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Laughing Buddha

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Silk, Paper

Japanese Six Panel Screen with Hotei, Edo Period, Early 19th Century
Japanese Six Panel Screen with Hotei, Edo Period, Early 19th Century

Japanese Six Panel Screen with Hotei, Edo Period, Early 19th Century

H 54.5 in W 111 in D 0.75 in
Seated Laughing Jolly Bronze Buddha Sculpture, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, gem of a piece. The piece has a beautiful feel and heft to it. The laughing or jolly
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19th Century Asian Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bronze

Seated Laughing Jolly Bronze Buddha Sculpture, 18th-19th Century
Seated Laughing Jolly Bronze Buddha Sculpture, 18th-19th Century

Seated Laughing Jolly Bronze Buddha Sculpture, 18th-19th Century

H 4 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in
Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of a seated, laughing female Buddha figure from a series of folk types. Full-figured body
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1860s German Other Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Porcelain

Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860
Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860

Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860

H 12.6 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
from the current piece. The Laughing Buddha has been connected with a historical figure, a Zen monk
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Laughing Buddha

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Wood

Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha

Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha

H 15.5 in W 14.5 in D 10 in
Red Coral Natural Laughing Buddha Carved Gemstone Asian Art Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
stones into unique art works. In ancient China, 1100 years ago, The Laughing Buddha was a famous monk
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1780s Hong Kong Chinese Export Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Coral

Red Coral Natural Laughing Buddha Carved Gemstone Asian Art Statue Sculpture
Red Coral Natural Laughing Buddha Carved Gemstone Asian Art Statue Sculpture

Red Coral Natural Laughing Buddha Carved Gemstone Asian Art Statue Sculpture

H 0.99 in W 0.48 in D 0.48 in
Chinese Blanc de Chine Budai or Pu-Tai
Located in Sheffield, MA
of Maitreya, the future Buddha. He is almost always shown smiling or laughing, hence his nickname in
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Blanc de Chine Budai or Pu-Tai
Chinese Blanc de Chine Budai or Pu-Tai

Chinese Blanc de Chine Budai or Pu-Tai

H 12.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Hardwood Budai/Hotei
Located in Manchester, GB
or Pu-Tai in China (nicknamed the Laughing Buddha) and Hotei in Japan (one of Japan's seven lucky
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1920s Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Hardwood

Hardwood Budai/Hotei
Hardwood Budai/Hotei

Hardwood Budai/Hotei

H 14.5 in W 39.25 in D 17.25 in
Early 20th Century Japanese Bronze of Laughing Buddha
Located in Englewood, NJ
An early 20th century patinated and partial gilt finely cast bronze sculpture of "Laughing Buddha
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Japanese Bronze of Laughing Buddha
Early 20th Century Japanese Bronze of Laughing Buddha

Early 20th Century Japanese Bronze of Laughing Buddha

H 14 in W 16.5 in D 14 in
Chinese Brass Laughing Buddha, Budai, Shishou Mark, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful heavily cast Chinese brass and silver inlaid figure of Budai, the Laughing Buddha
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Silver, Brass

Chinese Brass Laughing Buddha, Budai, Shishou Mark, Qing Dynasty, China
Chinese Brass Laughing Buddha, Budai, Shishou Mark, Qing Dynasty, China

Chinese Brass Laughing Buddha, Budai, Shishou Mark, Qing Dynasty, China

H 7.25 in W 6.75 in D 4.5 in
Chinoiserie Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp Depicting Budai Laughing Buddha
Located in New York, NY
Our lovely table lamp features the polychrome decorated porcelain figure of the laughing Buddha
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Early 20th Century French Chinese Export Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Chinoiserie Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp Depicting Budai Laughing Buddha
Chinoiserie Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp Depicting Budai Laughing Buddha

Chinoiserie Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp Depicting Budai Laughing Buddha

H 24 in W 14 in D 14 in
Happy Laughing Buddha, Large Hand Carved Chinese Standing Statue, Child at Feet
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Happy laughing Buddha, large hand carved Chinese standing statue with child at his feet. This
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Wood

Happy Laughing Buddha, Large Hand Carved Chinese Standing Statue, Child at Feet
Happy Laughing Buddha, Large Hand Carved Chinese Standing Statue, Child at Feet

Happy Laughing Buddha, Large Hand Carved Chinese Standing Statue, Child at Feet

H 23 in W 12 in D 10 in
Brass necklace with Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
Necklace made out of African trade beads and brightly colored jade laughing Buddha.
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19th Century Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Jade, Brass

Brass necklace with Buddha
Brass necklace with Buddha

Brass necklace with Buddha

Chinese Carved Labradorite Stone Buddha Figurine
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese hand carved Labradorite stone figurine. The figurine is made in the shape of laughing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Stone

Chinese Carved Labradorite Stone Buddha Figurine
Chinese Carved Labradorite Stone Buddha Figurine

Chinese Carved Labradorite Stone Buddha Figurine

H 2.5 in Dm 2 in
Budai Buddha in yellow jade
Located in Milano, IT
, and health. The Buddha himself, also known as the "Laughing Buddha," embodies a deep sense of
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Jade

Budai Buddha in yellow jade
Budai Buddha in yellow jade

Budai Buddha in yellow jade

H 2.96 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Budai Buddha in pink jade
Located in Milano, IT
of Budai, also known as the "Laughing Buddha," conveys a sense of joy and harmony that envelops the
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Jade

Budai Buddha in pink jade
Budai Buddha in pink jade

Budai Buddha in pink jade

H 3.94 in W 4.34 in D 3.94 in
Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of Budai, Qing Dynasty, Mid 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
other names - Fat Buddha, Happy Buddha, Laughing Buddha, Lucky Buddha, just to name a few. In China, he
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of Budai, Qing Dynasty, Mid 19th Century, China
Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of Budai, Qing Dynasty, Mid 19th Century, China

Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of Budai, Qing Dynasty, Mid 19th Century, China

H 11.75 in W 10.5 in D 7.25 in
Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of a seated, laughing Buddha figure from a series of folk types. With voluminous body
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1860s German Other Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Porcelain

Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860
Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860

Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860

H 12.21 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Japan Kitchen God for Your Home Budai Hotai San
Located in South Burlington, VT
Luohan, pronounced Hotei in Japanese, also known as the Laughing Buddha, is the person who might be the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Laughing Buddha

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Ceramic

Japan Kitchen God for Your Home Budai Hotai San
Japan Kitchen God for Your Home Budai Hotai San

Japan Kitchen God for Your Home Budai Hotai San

H 10 in W 8 in D 4 in
Chinese Malachite Carving Laughing Buddha Buddhist Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese malachite carving sculpture of a laughing Buddha. 1820 to 1880 China, Qing
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Late 19th Century Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Malachite Carving Laughing Buddha Buddhist Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Chinese Malachite Carving Laughing Buddha Buddhist Sculpture 19th Century Qing

Chinese Malachite Carving Laughing Buddha Buddhist Sculpture 19th Century Qing

H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Chine Budai Fat Laughing Buddha, Soapstone, Early 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
of execution The laughing Buddha or Budai is the he god of contentment and happiness, guardian of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Soapstone

Chine Budai Fat Laughing Buddha, Soapstone, Early 20th Century
Chine Budai Fat Laughing Buddha, Soapstone, Early 20th Century

Chine Budai Fat Laughing Buddha, Soapstone, Early 20th Century

H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 2.96 in
Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Laughing Buddha Statue
Located in London, GB
Beautiful large antique famille rose porcelain laughing/happy buddha statue with Fine enamel
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Laughing Buddha Statue
Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Laughing Buddha Statue

Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Laughing Buddha Statue

H 23.63 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
Antique Joyful Buddha Sculpture Brings Hope for Our World
Located in South Burlington, VT
From a fifty year old Buddhist collection comes this pleasant Laughing Buddha, 15.5" high. Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Iron

Antique Joyful Buddha Sculpture Brings Hope for Our World
Antique Joyful Buddha Sculpture Brings Hope for Our World

Antique Joyful Buddha Sculpture Brings Hope for Our World

H 15.5 in Dm 8 in
Early 20th Century Vietnamese Hand-Painted Porcelain "Happy Buddha" Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
skin shade palette. The Laughing Buddha is cherished all-over the world. He is found in homes
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Early 20th Century Vietnamese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century Vietnamese Hand-Painted Porcelain "Happy Buddha" Sculpture
Early 20th Century Vietnamese Hand-Painted Porcelain "Happy Buddha" Sculpture

Early 20th Century Vietnamese Hand-Painted Porcelain "Happy Buddha" Sculpture

H 11 in W 13 in D 10 in
Japan Big Joyful Buddha Hotai Protector of Children and Women, 34"
Located in South Burlington, VT
special garden settting. Big antique Buddha Hotai- Joyful Guardian of Children & Protector of Women- a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Laughing Buddha

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Pottery

Japan Big Joyful Buddha Hotai Protector of Children and Women, 34"
Japan Big Joyful Buddha Hotai Protector of Children and Women, 34"

Japan Big Joyful Buddha Hotai Protector of Children and Women, 34"

H 34 in W 26 in D 14 in
Group of Five Miniature Chinese Bronze Seals / Chops, Late Qing Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
depict mythological beasts atop squared bases, the fifth seal showing a seated laughing Buddha, all
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bronze

Group of Five Miniature Chinese Bronze Seals / Chops, Late Qing Period
Group of Five Miniature Chinese Bronze Seals / Chops, Late Qing Period

Group of Five Miniature Chinese Bronze Seals / Chops, Late Qing Period

H 1.75 in W 0.75 in D 0.75 in
Japan Kitchen God for Your Home Budai Hotai San
Located in South Burlington, VT
known as the Laughing Buddha, is the person who might be the next Buddha after Gautama Buddha. He has
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Ceramic

Japan Kitchen God for Your Home Budai Hotai San
Japan Kitchen God for Your Home Budai Hotai San

Japan Kitchen God for Your Home Budai Hotai San

H 13 in W 10 in D 5 in
Old Asian Iron Sitting Maitreya Buddha Statue with Smile
Located in 景德镇市, CN
. In Chinese Buddhism, Maitreya is often depicted as the "Laughing Buddha" or "Budai" (布袋和尚, Bùdài
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19th Century Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Iron

Old Asian Iron Sitting Maitreya Buddha Statue with Smile
Old Asian Iron Sitting Maitreya Buddha Statue with Smile

Old Asian Iron Sitting Maitreya Buddha Statue with Smile

H 7.49 in W 6.62 in D 5.36 in
Licht - Buddha Vom Gluecklichen Lande
By Bernhard Hoetger
Located in Berlin, DE
Bernahard Hoetger ( 1874-1949 ), Germany, statue from a cycle "Lights and shadows", 1912 laughing
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1910s Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Plaster

Licht - Buddha Vom Gluecklichen Lande
Licht - Buddha Vom Gluecklichen Lande

Bernhard Hoetger
Licht - Buddha Vom Gluecklichen Lande, 1912

Porcelain Hotei or Laughing Buddha Statue
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A very fine porcelain Hotei or Laughing Buddha statue on conforming carved wood stand (circa 1900
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Hotei or Laughing Buddha Statue
Porcelain Hotei or Laughing Buddha Statue

Porcelain Hotei or Laughing Buddha Statue

H 14 in W 11.5 in L 14 in
Bronze Statue "The Laughing Buddha" by Enrico Caruso
By Enrico Caruso
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
laughing Buddha and gifted the bronze statue to Arturo Toscanini in 1909. Signed "Enrico Caruso, 1909" on
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Early 20th Century American Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Statue "The Laughing Buddha" by Enrico Caruso
Bronze Statue "The Laughing Buddha" by Enrico Caruso

Bronze Statue "The Laughing Buddha" by Enrico Caruso

H 6 in W 4 in D 4.5 in
Chinese Lapis Lazuli Sculpture of a Seated Laughing Buddha
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Laughing Buddha, carved lapis lazuli(sometimes abbreviated to lapis) is a relatively rare semi
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19th Century Asian Antique Laughing Buddha

Chinese Lapis Lazuli Sculpture of a Seated Laughing Buddha
Chinese Lapis Lazuli Sculpture of a Seated Laughing Buddha

Chinese Lapis Lazuli Sculpture of a Seated Laughing Buddha

H 4.5 in
Ho Tai
Located in Hudson, NY
wood carved "laughing buddha" represents happiness and prosperity bottom has thin
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19th Century Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Wood

Ho Tai
Ho Tai

Ho Tai

H 27 in W 21 in D 19 in
Late 16th Century, Gilt Bronze Pu-Tai 'Laughing Buddha', Burma
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
pictures of Buddha. The lovable fat, happy, laughing Buddha represents the ideals of good health, wealth
Category

16th Century Burmese Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Late 16th Century, Gilt Bronze Pu-Tai 'Laughing Buddha', Burma
Late 16th Century, Gilt Bronze Pu-Tai 'Laughing Buddha', Burma

Late 16th Century, Gilt Bronze Pu-Tai 'Laughing Buddha', Burma

H 16.93 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
Chinese Soapstone Chop Seal with Shoushan Buddha
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering a Chinese soapstone chop seal. On top it depicts a Shoushan Laughing Buddha. Holding one
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Chop Seal with Shoushan Buddha
Chinese Soapstone Chop Seal with Shoushan Buddha

Chinese Soapstone Chop Seal with Shoushan Buddha

H 4 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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