Asia, Laughing Buddha In Bronze, 19th Century China

Laughing Buddha in bronze, China from the 19th century in very good condition, index of the right hand raised.
The authentic Buddha, Siddharta led six years of strict asceticism to finally realize that the Truth could not be found in excess......
He is often confused with Pu-Tai, Hotei, Laughing Buddha or Happy Buddha for English speakers, the subject of our happy model.
The story of our laughing Buddha goes back to the 10th century after Jesus Christ (15 centuries after Buddha), in China, where he led a quiet monastic life, he was attracted by good flesh.
Naturally jovial, he was noted for his great generosity and humble kindness.
Over the centuries, Budai is incorporated into the Buddhist tradition, becoming at the same time the deity of happiness and abundance.
Dimensions: Height: 7.2 cm - width: 8.1 cm - weight: 542 g
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