Vintage Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha with 5 Children Wealth Fertility Figurine

THIS IS VINTAGE PORCELAIN LAUGHING BUDDHA FIGURINE FEATURING A JOYFUL BUDDHA SURROUNDED BY 5 CHILDREN. IT SYMBOLISES HAPPINESS AND ABUNDANCE. CRAFTED FROM COLORFUL PORCELAIN, IT'S IN GOOD CONDITION, WITH RICH HAND PAINTED BLUE AND SKIN-TONE HUES.
 
THE HEADS AND BODIES ARE LEFT UNGLAZED. THE HANDS OF THE BABIES ARE LEFT UNFINISHED AS STUMPLIKE PORTRUTIONS. INTERESTINGLY SIMILAR LAUGHING BUDDHA FIGURINES SEEN ONLINE ALL DIFFER SLIGHTLY WITH REGARDS TO THE BABIES BEING SET IN DIFFERENT POSES.
 
The Laughing Buddha is the patron and protector of children and a symbol of good fortune, happiness and family harmony and fertility. The five children represent the five elements - Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood - and their presence is good feng shui to keep the home balanced and in harmony. Legends say that the laughing Buddha loved kids and was usually surrounded by children. He gave them snacks or sweets from his sack.
 
This Laughing Buddha, also known as the "Buddha of Wealth," is not only a symbol of prosperity but also a decorative masterpiece. It adds a touch of charm and positivity to any space, making it a perfect decorative piece for homes, restaurants, and businesses.
 
Japanese pronounce Budai as Hotei, which means glutton or cloth sack. As the saying goes and what people believe, one can attract wealth and good luck by rubbing the belly of the Laughing Buddha.
 
NOTE I HAVE TWO MORE BUDDHA FIGURINES ON AUCTION THIS WEEK.
 
SIZE 17CM WIDE 16CM HIGH 12CM DEEP
 
CONDITION: NOTICIBLE IMPERFECTION ON UNDERSIDE SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN PART OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND PAINTED OVER. OVERALL IN GOOD CONDITION.
 
CHINESE LAUGHING BUDDHA:
As per Chinese tradition, a Chinese Zen monk name Budai lived between 907 and 923 AD during the later Liang dynasty of China. People deemed him a man of loving and good behaviour. Buddhas jolly smile and big protruding stomach gave him the common title Laughing Buddha.
There are various types of Laughing Buddha figurines or statues, each having different meanings and significance. Some of the popular ones are as follows: Laughing Buddha with a Bowl; Laughing Buddha with a Head or Balls; Laughing Buddha with a Fan; Laughing Buddha with Children (OUR FIGURINE); Laughing Buddha with Sack or Bag (SEE OTHER LISTING THIS WEEK).
 
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