Snapshot English Japanese Chinese Sanskrit Korean Tibetan Fat Buddha Laughing Buddha God of Happiness & Magnanimity Hotei 布袋 Kaishi 契此 Keishi 契此 Bùdài Budai, Putai Qìcǐ, Qici 布袋, 契此 Form of Maitreya Gyecha Kyech'a 계차 Form of Cham pa

Japanese Netsuke The Fat / Laughing Buddha God of Contentment & Happiness, One of Japan's Seven Lucky Gods PRICE = $50 + $20 Shipping x 5% Tax = GRAND TOTAL $73.50  Jp. = Hotei. Chinese = Bùdài Associated VIRTUE = Magnanimity. Origin = China Taoism / Buddhism. This modern beautifully carved netsuke comes from Japan, and depicts the Buddha named "Hotei," who is said to be an incarnation of Miroku Buddha.  Centimeters = H 5.2 x W 2.8 x B/F = 2.3 Depicted with his traditional smiling face, big belly, magic sack, and fan. For details on Hotei iconography, see the Hotei Top Page.

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