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...