VTG Laughing Buddha, Wooden Chinese statue, Large Happy Buddha/Hotei/Pu tai,

Very detailed, beautiful rich color, sitting on a darker shade of wood. The reclining Buddha is harder to find. He is from the 1960's. Great condition, no chips or cracks. 7" X 4" X 3" Tall The Laughing Buddha is also known as Hotei or Pu-Tai, a Chinese monk often depicted as a bald man with a large belly and a laughing face. Many considered Pu-Tai a future Buddha due to his benevolence. It is also considered an incarnation of Maitreya, the Buddha of the future. The Maitreya is a bodhisattva, someone who has reached nirvana but chooses to stay on Earth to help others achieve the same. Generally speaking, the Laughing Buddha is a popular symbol of good luck. Also called the Fat Buddha, it represents an abundance of what you could be dreaming of, such as wealth, happiness, or contentment. Some say that rubbing the belly of the Laughing Buddha will bring good fortune. This is because the stomach is associated with nourishment, fertility, and prosperity in Chinese culture. The laughing face of the Buddha is also a symbol of joy, fulfillment, and serenity. Many use the image of the Smiling Buddha to manifest all these good things into their lives.