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Hardwood Budai Hotei
This heavy, hardwood, Budai/Hotei statue is a very well carved antique complete with cloth sack, prayer beads, oogi (fan) and a yuan bao(ancient Chinese money, now a symbol of wealth) by his side. With a high glossy finish to the lacquer this statue is in great shape with only a few minor scratches and a small shrinkage crack which is actually out of sight at the back. A fantastic focalpoint to any room it's in this carving instantly draws attention due to it's size and character. The detail on his face is excellent and he has a great expression the sculpturer has managed to capture.
Knows as Budai or Pu-Tai in China (nicknamed the Laughing Buddha) and Hotei in Japan (one of Japan's seven lucky Gods) his name translates to "Cloth Sack" and comes from the large sack he is generally seen carrying. He is often depicted as a large, old man wearing a robe who is smiling or laughing, usually carrying or wearing prayer beads around his neck and also has Chinese fan called a oogi which is said to be "wish giving". He is the God of contentment and happiness whose virtue is magnanimity. He is poor and carries what few possessions he has in his sack, however this sack never empties and he uses it to feed the poor and needy. He frequently entertains and is followed by children who squeal in delight around his rotund shape. He is usually identified with or seen as an incarnation of Maitreya, the future Buddha, so much so that the Budai image is one of the main forms in which Maitreya is depicted in China. According to Chinese history, Budai was an eccentric Chán monk who lived in China during the Later Liang (907–923 AD). He was a native of Zhejiang, and his Buddhist name was Qieci literally "Promise this"). He was considered a man of good and loving character. In Japan, Hotei is also referred to as the patron saint of restaurateurs and bartenders. When one over eats and over drinks, one may sometimes jokingly attribute it to Hotei's influence.
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Second floor, Unit 22B,
Higher Walton Mill, Higher Walton Rd,
Higher Walton, Preston,
Lancashire
PR5 4DJ
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Knows as Budai or Pu-Tai in China (nicknamed the Laughing Buddha) and Hotei in Japan (one of Japan's seven lucky Gods) his name translates to "Cloth Sack" and comes from the large sack he is generally seen carrying. He is often depicted as a large, old man wearing a robe who is smiling or laughing, usually carrying or wearing prayer beads around his neck and also has Chinese fan called a oogi which is said to be "wish giving". He is the God of contentment and happiness whose virtue is magnanimity. He is poor and carries what few possessions he has in his sack, however this sack never empties and he uses it to feed the poor and needy. He frequently entertains and is followed by children who squeal in delight around his rotund shape. He is usually identified with or seen as an incarnation of Maitreya, the future Buddha, so much so that the Budai image is one of the main forms in which Maitreya is depicted in China. According to Chinese history, Budai was an eccentric Chán monk who lived in China during the Later Liang (907–923 AD). He was a native of Zhejiang, and his Buddhist name was Qieci literally "Promise this"). He was considered a man of good and loving character. In Japan, Hotei is also referred to as the patron saint of restaurateurs and bartenders. When one over eats and over drinks, one may sometimes jokingly attribute it to Hotei's influence.
Free UK mainland delivery on this piece.
We have more pictures of many of our items readily available upon enquiry.
Please call or mail before visiting our store if you have an item in mind as some of our antiques are stored in our warehouse.
Customers are protected by Distance Selling Regulations, these give the right to cancel purchases within seven working days after receipt of the item and receive a full refund minus transportation costs.
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DimensionsH37cm x D44cm x W100cm
Date 1920
1920s Antiques Material Hardwood
Item code as589a469 / A-770
Status For Sale
£1950.00 
$2441.40
€2283.45
$2441.40
€2283.45
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PR5 4DJ
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