We believe 1800's ??? in all our research we could not find this exact one.
"Copper Heavy Laughing Buddha" cast in the age-old wax method. Signed on head. His Birthday is 8th May.
Superb laughing Buddha called Budhai in Bronze, very beautiful expression and quality of carving. Size: 150mm Tall and 1kg in weight.
All our items are pre-loved and sold as good used for it's Age, secondhand condition.
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The happy Buddha, or Budai, represents happiness, wealth, and innocent joy. The stroking of Buddha's belly is said to signify bountiful wealth and prosperity. Believed to bring much luck.
Solid copper metal laughing Buddha is considered to be good luck charm for wealth and wisdom as per Feng-Shui Laughing Buddha is believed to bring good luck, contentment and abundance in one's life. It depicts plenitude of whatever one wishes for be it wealth, happiness or satisfaction. Usually depicted as a stout, laughing bald man with an overtly exposed pot-belly stomach, laughing Buddha or celestial Buddha is better known as Hotei or Pu-Tai. It is said that his appearance comes from a Buddhist Zen monk who lived over 1000 years ago. His protruding stomach and jolly smile earned him this name. Though, a symbol from Feng Shui, however, laughing Buddha is believed by many to hold a lot of significance in our lives. Placement and direction of laughing Buddha 1) One should place a Buddha statue in his or her home to bring contentment and serenity. Buddha's birthday falls on 8th May and it is considered auspicious if a candle is lightened on his birthday. It is said that it fulfils desires. 2) Placement of Buddha in the East sector (Feng Shui Bagua Formula) or in a direction where it could be seen by all the family members when they are seated in the living room or the main hall is considered to resolve the differences amongst the family members. 3) If the Buddha statue is placed facing one's Sheng Chi direction (Feng Shui Kua Formula) then it is said to bring wealth, helpful in self-development, well-being and victory. It helps in achieving one's goals. 4) Laughing Buddha displayed in the Southeast direction of the main hall, dining room or bedroom of the home brings windfall luck and increased income in the family. 5) Placing Buddha in office gives clear mind, reduces tensions and eliminates enemies' effect. 6) Keeping Buddha on one's desk enhances luck and fulfills aspirations
