Red and Gold Laughing Buddha Statue

This red and gold Laughing Buddha statue stands 7" tall and depicts the Buddha seated and content. The laughing Buddha is the Chinese Ho Tai (Hotei), a monk of the Later Liang Dynasty from around 900 AD. His cheerful face and round belly are well known to the entire world. A patron of children and the less fortunate, Hotei is often depicted surrounded by laughing children who bask in his presence. Figures of Ho Tai are seen as good luck charms to be collected and displayed in the home or office. He is a symbol not only of generosity, but of good fortune and financial success.

In Chinese culture, the laughing Buddha statue is often placed in the home or office to honor the Buddha and bring about wealth and prosperity. The Buddha's big belly is a sign of wealth. No business or home should be without a Laughing Buddha statue if they wish to prosper.