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Antique Laughing Buddha

Collection of Five Metal Laughing Buddha Statue
Located in London, GB
A fine collection of five metal laughing buddha. Laughing Buddha playing with children usually
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19th Century Unknown Antique Laughing Buddha

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Metal

19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Painted Polychrome "Laughing Buddha" Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Place the Laughing Buddha in your living room or entrance hall, so he will be able to see the door
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Oak

Unusual Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha Sancai Glazed c1920
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The unusual antique ca. 1920 Qing Chinese porcelain Laughing Buddha is a remarkable and exquisite
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1920s Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

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Porcelain

Large Laughing Buddha Statue - Green Hard Stone - China - Period: Art Nouveau
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
"Laughing Buddha" wearing a necklace of pearls of wisdom in his left hand and a ball in his right hand known
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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Laughing Buddha

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Stone

Large Laughing Buddha Statue - Green Hard Stone - China - Period: Art Nouveau
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
"Laughing Buddha" wearing a necklace of pearls of wisdom in his left hand and a ball in his right hand known
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Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Laughing Buddha

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Stone

Large Antique Asian Wood Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very large antique Asian wood carving of the iconic Laughing Buddha. The sculpture has great form
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19th Century Asian Ming Antique Laughing Buddha

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Wood

Coffee Cup and Saucer Laughing Buddha, or Pu Tai. Worcester, circa 1762
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Bell-shaped coffee cup with wish-bone handle, and saucer, decorated with the Put Tai or Laughing
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Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Laughing Buddha

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Porcelain

Large ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description China, finely carved wooden Laughing Buddha in laying position. Seated on a matching
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

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Wood

Chinese Antique Chinese Bronze Laughing Buddha Statue China, ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely piece Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 19th Century Age: ca 1900 Original/Reproduction: Original Condition: Overall Condi...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Tamarind Wood Buddha Candleholders
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Early 20th century set of two hand carved tamarind wood laughing Buddha candleholders. Measures
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Wood

Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipe, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
resemblance to the ample gut of the Chinese monk Budai, often referred to as the "Laughing Buddha." Cultivated
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bamboo

Pair of Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipes, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
resemblance to the ample gut of the Chinese monk Budai, often referred to as the "Laughing Buddha." Cultivated
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

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Steel

Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha
Located in Vero Beach, FL
the late 18th century Qing Dynasty period is captured in the style of a “Laughing Buddha”, casted in a
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bronze

Japanese Six Panel Screen with Hotei, Edo Period, Early 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
, early 19th century. Hotei, called Budai in China, and known as the Laughing Buddha or Fat Buddha in
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Laughing Buddha

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Silk, Paper

Seated Laughing Jolly Bronze Buddha Sculpture, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, gem of a piece. The piece has a beautiful feel and heft to it. The laughing or jolly
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19th Century Asian Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bronze

Two Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain HeHe Groups Kangxi Period
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pair of Chinese famille verte laughing twins 'HeHe Erxian' biscuit group, Kangxi (1662-1722), the
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17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Laughing Buddha

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Porcelain

Large Terracotta Head of Luohan on Wood Stand from Vietnam
Located in Atlanta, GA
followers of Buddha who achieved the enlightenment, statues of Arhats are always found in the Buddhist
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Early 19th Century Vietnamese Other Antique Laughing Buddha

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Terracotta, Wood

Bronze Collection Eighteen Luohan Disciples, 18th-19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: Dear Sitting, Happy, Raided Bowl, Riased Pagoda, Meditating, Oversea, Elephant Riding, Laughing Lion
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bronze

Bronze Collection Eighteen Luohan Disciples, 18th-19th Century
Bronze Collection Eighteen Luohan Disciples, 18th-19th Century
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H 3.35 in W 2.56 in D 1.48 in

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Chinese Stone Garden Sculpture of Welcoming, Happy Buddha
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese carved garden sculpture of welcoming, happy Buddha. Carved white marble.      
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20th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Marble

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Laughing Buddha

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Nude Male Model, Unique Silver Gelatin Print
By Andy Warhol
Located in Cotignac, FR
Unique Silver Gelatin print from circa 1977 by Andy Warhol. Andy Warhol carried a camera with him obsessively. Similarly to his tape recorder, he used this technology not only as an...
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1970s American Modern Antique Laughing Buddha

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Silver Gelatin

1990s Style of Boterismo Fat Guy Exaggerated Ceramic Art Sculpture
By Fernando Botero
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Boterismo in the Style of Fernando Botero Exaggerated Ceramic Art Pottery Sculpture Fat Guy He is adorable. 9 h x 13 w x 5.5 d Unmarked Original preowned vintage condition wit...
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1990s Modern Antique Laughing Buddha

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Ceramic, Pottery

Lady Dormore - A 16th Century Portrait of a key member of Shakespeare's England
Located in London, GB
Lady Dormer, Mary Browne c. 1592 oil on panel 35 x 29 inches, unframed; 41 x 34.75 inches, inc. frame Inscribed 'Lady Dormore' Mary married Henry Wriothesley, 2nd Earl of Southampt...
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16th Century Old Masters Antique Laughing Buddha

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Oil

Antique Nephrite Jade Buddha Statue Qing Dynasty
Located in Somis, CA
A Qing dynasty, hand carved, lustrous, solid natural nephrite green jade Buddha. Carved seated on a rock against flame-shaped mandorla, the broad-faced figure rendered with a serene ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Jade

Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Ware Porcelain Vase
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large scale and very good quality late 19th century Japanese Imari vase with exotic birds, trees and flowers. Wonderful coloring in vibrant hues of blue, red and rust.
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Laughing Buddha

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Porcelain

Famille Rose Bowl, China 20th Century, in Porcelain
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This bowl, is a Famille Rose Family bowl, from China, it has been made in the 20 th Century. Green color.
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20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Laughing Buddha

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Porcelain

Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Large Dish, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th c
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain large dish or charger, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722), circa 1700, China. The shallow, shaped dish of fo...
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Early 1700s Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

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Enamel

Gemstone Happy Buddha Labradorite
Located in Somis, CA
A fantastic labradorite Happy Buddha statue. The Buddha with round face, long earlobes and broad smile, wearing a loose robe that exposes the front of his bodice, a signature look of...
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2010s Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Stone

Gemstone Happy Buddha Labradorite
Gemstone Happy Buddha Labradorite
H 5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Chinese Laughing Polychrome Hand Painted Sitting Temple Shrine Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
A fun piece. Nicely hand painted and detailed. Made of light metal of some sort. Was acquired from a collection of Chinese and South-East Asian artifacts and buddhas. A nice p...
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20th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Metal

20th Century Blanc de Chine Guanyin
Located in Houston, TX
An early 20th century signed Chinese Blanc de Chine Guanyin (Quan Yin) styled in a ruched robe, Buddha crown, holding a cloud septor and seated on a pedestal with four lion dogs.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Porcelain

20th Century Blanc de Chine Guanyin
20th Century Blanc de Chine Guanyin
H 16 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Pair of Large Canton Style Chinese Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Canton style Chinese porcelain vases Chinese, early 20th century Measures: Height 123cm, diameter 42cm These large and impressive Chinese famille jaune porcelain v...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Porcelain

Antique Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Cups
Located in Norton, MA
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille rose cups. Archer and Goddess decoration, great condition Measures: H:2 3/8in(6cm) W:3in(7.6cm).
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19th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Porcelain

Exceptional 18th Century Oak Boiserie Panel from Chateau Saint-Maclou, Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This fabulous hand-carved boiseries or wooden panel was recently purchased from the Chateau St. Maclou in Normandy, France. Rooms of boiseries had design motifs that were kept the sa...
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1750s French Antique Laughing Buddha

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Oak

Blanc de Chine "Happy Buddha" Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A fun blanc de chine "Happy Buddha" sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition no chips or cracks and measures 6.5"W x 5"D x 8.5"H. A laughing Buddha is the ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Porcelain

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Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
from the current piece. The Laughing Buddha has been connected with a historical figure, a Zen monk
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Laughing Buddha

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Wood

Red Coral Natural Laughing Buddha Carved Gemstone Asian Art Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
stones into unique art works. In ancient China, 1100 years ago, The Laughing Buddha was a famous monk
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1780s Hong Kong Chinese Export Antique Laughing Buddha

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Coral

Chinese Blanc de Chine Budai or Pu-Tai
Located in Sheffield, MA
of Maitreya, the future Buddha. He is almost always shown smiling or laughing, hence his nickname in
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Ceramic

Hardwood Budai/Hotei
Located in Manchester, GB
or Pu-Tai in China (nicknamed the Laughing Buddha) and Hotei in Japan (one of Japan's seven lucky
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1920s Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Hardwood

Hardwood Budai/Hotei
Hardwood Budai/Hotei
H 14.5 in W 39.25 in D 17.25 in
Gandhara Bust, a Bodhisattva or a Minor Divinity
Located in Paris, FR
condition, as well as the profound devotion towards Buddha. Being a bodhisattva, he is wearing the
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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Antique Laughing Buddha

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Stucco

Chinese Gilded Bronze Laughing Buddha Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, GB
From a private collection. Free international shipping.
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Early 20th Century Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bronze

Chinese Gilded Bronze Laughing Buddha Sculpture
Chinese Gilded Bronze Laughing Buddha Sculpture
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H 2.37 in W 3.94 in D 2.17 in
Large Chinese Gilded Bronze Laughing Buddha Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, GB
From a private collection. Free international shipping.
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Early 20th Century Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bronze

Large Chinese Gilded Bronze Laughing Buddha Sculpture
Large Chinese Gilded Bronze Laughing Buddha Sculpture
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H 6.7 in W 7.88 in D 10.44 in
Early 20th Century Japanese Bronze of Laughing Buddha
Located in Englewood, NJ
An early 20th century patinated and partial gilt finely cast bronze sculpture of "Laughing Buddha
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bronze

Chinese Brass Laughing Buddha, Budai, Shishou Mark, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful heavily cast Chinese brass and silver inlaid figure of Budai, the Laughing Buddha
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

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Silver, Brass

Chinoiserie Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp Depicting Budai Laughing Buddha
Located in New York, NY
Our lovely table lamp features the polychrome decorated porcelain figure of the laughing Buddha
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Early 20th Century French Chinese Export Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bronze

Happy Laughing Buddha, Large Hand Carved Chinese Standing Statue, Child at Feet
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Happy laughing Buddha, large hand carved Chinese standing statue with child at his feet. This
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

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Wood

Brass necklace with Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
Necklace made out of African trade beads and brightly colored jade laughing Buddha.
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19th Century Antique Laughing Buddha

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Jade, Brass

Chinese Carved Labradorite Stone Buddha Figurine
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese hand carved Labradorite stone figurine. The figurine is made in the shape of laughing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Stone

Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of Budai, Qing Dynasty, Mid 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
other names - Fat Buddha, Happy Buddha, Laughing Buddha, Lucky Buddha, just to name a few. In China, he
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

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Hardwood

Japan Kitchen God for Your Home Budai Hotai San
Located in South Burlington, VT
Luohan, pronounced Hotei in Japanese, also known as the Laughing Buddha, is the person who might be the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Laughing Buddha

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Ceramic

Chinese boxwood Buddha, c. 1900. Qing Dynasty.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Chinese boxwood carved figure, c. 1900, Qing Dynasty. Finely carved as a smiling Buddha, being
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

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Boxwood

Chinese boxwood Buddha, c. 1900. Qing Dynasty.
Chinese boxwood Buddha, c. 1900. Qing Dynasty.
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H 4.14 in W 5.32 in D 3 in
Etched Bronze Chinese Teapot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
scrollwork. On one side of the teapot is a laughing young boy shown beside an idiom for continual wealth and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bronze

Etched Bronze Chinese Teapot, c. 1900
Etched Bronze Chinese Teapot, c. 1900
H 5.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.25 in
Chine Budai Fat Laughing Buddha, Soapstone, Early 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
of execution The laughing Buddha or Budai is the he god of contentment and happiness, guardian of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Soapstone

Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Laughing Buddha Statue
Located in London, GB
Beautiful large antique famille rose porcelain laughing/happy buddha statue with Fine enamel
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Porcelain

Antique Joyful Buddha Sculpture Brings Hope for Our World
Located in South Burlington, VT
From a fifty year old Buddhist collection comes this pleasant Laughing Buddha, 15.5" high. Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

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Iron

Early 20th Century Vietnamese Hand-Painted Porcelain "Happy Buddha" Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
skin shade palette. The Laughing Buddha is cherished all-over the world. He is found in homes
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Early 20th Century Vietnamese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Ceramic

Japan Big Joyful Buddha Hotai Protector of Children and Women, 34"
Located in South Burlington, VT
special garden settting. Big antique Buddha Hotai- Joyful Guardian of Children & Protector of Women- a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Laughing Buddha

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Pottery

Group of Five Miniature Chinese Bronze Seals / Chops, Late Qing Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
depict mythological beasts atop squared bases, the fifth seal showing a seated laughing Buddha, all
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bronze

Japan Kitchen God for Your Home Budai Hotai San
Located in South Burlington, VT
known as the Laughing Buddha, is the person who might be the next Buddha after Gautama Buddha. He has
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Laughing Buddha

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Ceramic

Bronze Buddha Head 22 lb
Located in Somis, CA
Happy Buddha who is always depicted with a laughing expression. He is the symbol of joy and is believed
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bronze

Bronze Buddha Head 22 lb
Bronze Buddha Head 22 lb
H 15 in W 15 in D 8 in
Song Dynasty Stone Head of a Lohan Buddha, 960 AD
Located in London, GB
An ancient Chinese limestone sculpture depicting the head of a laughing lohan. Dating to China's
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Laughing Buddha

Chinese Carved Limestone Luohan Head, Yuan Dynasty, 1271 - 1368
Located in Austin, TX
(lohan), also called arhats, were the original disciples of the Buddha and are revered figures in
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Laughing Buddha

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Limestone

Licht - Buddha Vom Gluecklichen Lande
By Bernhard Hoetger
Located in Berlin, DE
Bernahard Hoetger ( 1874-1949 ), Germany, statue from a cycle "Lights and shadows", 1912 laughing
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1910s Antique Laughing Buddha

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Plaster

Porcelain Hotei or Laughing Buddha Statue
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A very fine porcelain Hotei or Laughing Buddha statue on conforming carved wood stand (circa 1900
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

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Porcelain

Bronze Statue "The Laughing Buddha" by Enrico Caruso
By Enrico Caruso
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
laughing Buddha and gifted the bronze statue to Arturo Toscanini in 1909. Signed "Enrico Caruso, 1909" on
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Early 20th Century American Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bronze

Chinese Lapis Lazuli Sculpture of a Seated Laughing Buddha
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Laughing Buddha, carved lapis lazuli(sometimes abbreviated to lapis) is a relatively rare semi
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19th Century Asian Antique Laughing Buddha

Ho Tai
Located in Hudson, NY
wood carved "laughing buddha" represents happiness and prosperity bottom has thin
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19th Century Antique Laughing Buddha

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Wood

Ho Tai
Ho Tai
H 27 in W 21 in D 19 in
Japanese Brass Sculpture of Buddha Head With Four Faces, 19th Century
Located in San Antonio, TX
Wonderful and playful brass sculpture of a Buddha head showing four different faces (happy
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Laughing Buddha

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Brass

Late 16th Century, Gilt Bronze Pu-Tai 'Laughing Buddha', Burma
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
pictures of Buddha. The lovable fat, happy, laughing Buddha represents the ideals of good health, wealth
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16th Century Burmese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bronze

Chinese Soapstone Chop Seal with Shoushan Buddha
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering a Chinese soapstone chop seal. On top it depicts a Shoushan Laughing Buddha. Holding one
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Laughing Buddha

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Soapstone

Chinese Malachite Carving Laughing Buddha Buddhist Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese malachite carving sculpture of a laughing Buddha. 1820 to 1880 China, Qing
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Late 19th Century Antique Laughing Buddha

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Soapstone

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Antique Laughing Buddha For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique laughing buddha available at 1stDibs. An antique laughing buddha — often made from metal, bronze and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique laughing buddha, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique laughing buddha, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. Enrico Caruso each produced at least one beautiful antique laughing buddha that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Laughing Buddha?

Prices for an antique laughing buddha can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $307 and can go as high as $54,444, while the average can fetch as much as $1,750.
Questions About Antique Laughing Buddha
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