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Antique Laughing Buddha

Collection of Five Metal Laughing Buddha Statue
Collection of Five Metal Laughing Buddha Statue

Collection of Five Metal Laughing Buddha Statue

$4,713 / set

H 9.45 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in

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

Antique Qing Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Statue Laughing Buddha
Antique Qing Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Statue Laughing Buddha

Antique Qing Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Statue Laughing Buddha

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose porcelain sculpture of the Hotei Laughing Buddha (Budai) with

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Porcelain

Unusual Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha Sancai Glazed c1920
Unusual Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha Sancai Glazed c1920

Unusual Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Laughing Buddha Sancai Glazed c1920

$2,773Sale Price|60% Off

H 9.85 in W 10.24 in D 7.49 in

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

Old Japanese Kutani Hotei Colorful Laughing Buddha Porcelain
Old Japanese Kutani Hotei Colorful Laughing Buddha Porcelain

Old Japanese Kutani Hotei Colorful Laughing Buddha Porcelain

Located in Chula Vista, CA

laughing buddha figurine. Hand embellished. Stamped Japan. Dimensions: 5.25" W x 6.75" H x 5" D. Please

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Laughing Buddha

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Porcelain

2 Glazed Antique Chinese Laughing Buddhas
2 Glazed Antique Chinese Laughing Buddhas

2 Glazed Antique Chinese Laughing Buddhas

$500 / set

H 4.73 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in

2 Glazed Antique Chinese Laughing Buddhas

Located in Chonburi, TH

This charming set of antique porcelain figures depicts the beloved Laughing Buddha, also known as

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Ceramic

Large Antique Asian Wood Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Large Antique Asian Wood Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha

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

Materials

Wood

Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, 1900
Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, 1900

Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha CHinese Antique. Additional

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

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Wood

Large ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha
Large ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha

Large ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha

$793Sale Price|48% Off

H 7.88 in W 14.38 in D 7.88 in

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

Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, Ca 1900
Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, Ca 1900

Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, Ca 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha CHinese Antique. China, finely carved

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

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Wood

Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Huge Kutani Hotei Laughing Buddha
Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Huge Kutani Hotei Laughing Buddha

Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Huge Kutani Hotei Laughing Buddha

$8,750Sale Price|30% Off

H 28 in W 17 in D 12 in

Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Huge Kutani Hotei Laughing Buddha

Located in Pomona, CA

most of the surface. Hotei is one of the seven god known as laughing Buddha. It will add a great charm

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Laughing Buddha

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Porcelain

Rare “Laughing Buddha - Self Portrait” Bronze Sculpture Bust by Enrico Caruso
Rare “Laughing Buddha - Self Portrait” Bronze Sculpture Bust by Enrico Caruso

Rare “Laughing Buddha - Self Portrait” Bronze Sculpture Bust by Enrico Caruso

By Enrico Caruso

Located in Shippensburg, PA

ENRICO CARUSO Italian, 1873-1921 "Laughing Buddha, a Self Portrait" (1909) Sand-cast patinated

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bronze

Chinese Antique Chinese Bronze Laughing Buddha Statue China, ca 1900
Chinese Antique Chinese Bronze Laughing Buddha Statue China, ca 1900

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
Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Tamarind Wood Buddha Candleholders

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 Double Buddha Oil Lamp, c. 1800
Chinese Double Buddha Oil Lamp, c. 1800

Chinese Double Buddha Oil Lamp, c. 1800

$280

H 5.25 in W 3.75 in D 3.25 in

Chinese Double Buddha Oil Lamp, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

"laughing Buddha" associated with abundance, joy and contentment. The sculptural bottle is finished with a

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Laughing Buddha

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Ceramic

Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipe, circa 1900
Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipe, circa 1900

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
Pair of Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipes, circa 1900

Pair of Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipes, circa 1900

$2,980 / set

H 51.25 in W 8 in D 8 in

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
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha

Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha

$1,280Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.5 in W 7 in D 3.5 in

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

Small Buddha Statue in white jade
Small Buddha Statue in white jade

Small Buddha Statue in white jade

$940

H 6.5 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in

Small Buddha Statue in white jade

Located in Milano, IT

This polished white jade sculpture depicts the Buddha Budai, also known as the Laughing Buddha, in

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Laughing Buddha

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Jade

Buddha in Imperial Jade
Buddha in Imperial Jade

Buddha in Imperial Jade

$705

H 4.53 in W 4.53 in D 3.35 in

Buddha in Imperial Jade

Located in Milano, IT

iconography of Budai, also known as the "Laughing Buddha." The benevolent smile and prominent belly, often

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Laughing Buddha

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Jade

Budai Buddha fine wood carving
Budai Buddha fine wood carving

Budai Buddha fine wood carving

$822

H 6.3 in W 5.71 in D 4.14 in

Budai Buddha fine wood carving

Located in Milano, IT

symbolic figures in the Buddhist pantheon. The sculpture depicts Budai, often known as the "Laughing Buddha

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Laughing Buddha

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Wood

Collection of 80 Chinese Silver & Gilt Table Wares, 19th-20th Century
Collection of 80 Chinese Silver & Gilt Table Wares, 19th-20th Century

Collection of 80 Chinese Silver & Gilt Table Wares, 19th-20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

shape of Budai, the "laughing Buddha." A mix of travel keepsakes, matching sets, and miniature

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Laughing Buddha

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Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Silver

Budai Buddha in dark jade
Budai Buddha in dark jade

Budai Buddha in dark jade

$705

H 3.15 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in

Budai Buddha in dark jade

Located in Milano, IT

This exquisite dark jade Budai, also known as the Laughing Buddha, is a cherished symbol of

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Laughing Buddha

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Jade

Antique Japanese hand carved wooden figurine Hotei Happy Buddha wabi sabi mingei
Antique Japanese hand carved wooden figurine Hotei Happy Buddha wabi sabi mingei

Antique Japanese hand carved wooden figurine Hotei Happy Buddha wabi sabi mingei

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

"Laughing Buddha" or "Happy Buddha". Manufactured circa 1850s - 1860s (late Edo period) estimate from the

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Laughing Buddha

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Wood

Hand-Casted Bronze Figure of Budai, China, Early 20th Century
Hand-Casted Bronze Figure of Budai, China, Early 20th Century

Hand-Casted Bronze Figure of Budai, China, Early 20th Century

Located in Grythyttan, SE

bronze figure of Budai, also known as the Laughing Buddha, embodies serenity, abundance, and timeless

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bronze

Japanese Six Panel Screen with Hotei, Edo Period, Early 19th Century
Japanese Six Panel Screen with Hotei, Edo Period, Early 19th Century

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
Seated Laughing Jolly Bronze Buddha Sculpture, 18th-19th Century

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

Sitting Buddha Percelain Night Lamp, French Chinoiserie 1900´s
Sitting Buddha Percelain Night Lamp, French Chinoiserie 1900´s

Sitting Buddha Percelain Night Lamp, French Chinoiserie 1900´s

By Cristalleries De Sevres, Limoges, ROBJ

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Sitting Buddha Percelain Night Lamp, French Chinoiserie 1900. This reclining Laughing Buddha is a

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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bronze

Antique Thai Buddhist Gilt Bronze Figure of Phra Sangkachai
Antique Thai Buddhist Gilt Bronze Figure of Phra Sangkachai

Antique Thai Buddhist Gilt Bronze Figure of Phra Sangkachai

Located in Point Richmond, CA

clear manner. He is sometimes confused with the Chinese Laughing Buddha, or Budai, who is an incarnation

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Late 19th Century Thai Other Antique Laughing Buddha

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Bronze

Chinese Religious Figures and Temple Statues – Ferrario Costume Series, 1815
Chinese Religious Figures and Temple Statues – Ferrario Costume Series, 1815

Chinese Religious Figures and Temple Statues – Ferrario Costume Series, 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

create a dramatic and atmospheric setting. The central figure resembles a laughing Buddha or folkloric

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Laughing Buddha

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Paper

Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860
Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860

Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Depiction of a seated, laughing female Buddha figure from a series of folk types. Full-figured body

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1860s German Other Antique Laughing Buddha

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Porcelain

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Coffee Cup and Saucer Laughing Buddha, or Pu Tai. Worcester, circa 1762
Coffee Cup and Saucer Laughing Buddha, or Pu Tai. Worcester, circa 1762

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

Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha

Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha

Unavailable

H 15.5 in W 14.5 in D 10 in

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
Red Coral Natural Laughing Buddha Carved Gemstone Asian Art Statue Sculpture

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
Chinese Blanc de Chine Budai or Pu-Tai

Chinese Blanc de Chine Budai or Pu-Tai

Unavailable

H 12.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in

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
Hardwood Budai/Hotei

Hardwood Budai/Hotei

Unavailable

H 14.5 in W 39.25 in D 17.25 in

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

19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Painted Polychrome "Laughing Buddha" Sculpture
19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Painted Polychrome "Laughing Buddha" Sculpture

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

Early 20th Century Japanese Bronze of Laughing Buddha
Early 20th Century Japanese Bronze of Laughing Buddha

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
Chinese Brass Laughing Buddha, Budai, Shishou Mark, Qing Dynasty, China

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
Chinoiserie Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp Depicting Budai Laughing Buddha

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

Brass necklace with Buddha
Brass necklace with Buddha

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
Chinese Carved Labradorite Stone Buddha Figurine

Chinese Carved Labradorite Stone Buddha Figurine

Located in Long Island City, 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

Budai Buddha in yellow jade
Budai Buddha in yellow jade

Budai Buddha in yellow jade

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H 2.96 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in

Budai Buddha in yellow jade

Located in Milano, IT

, and health. The Buddha himself, also known as the "Laughing Buddha," embodies a deep sense of

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Jade

Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of Budai, Qing Dynasty, Mid 19th Century, China
Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of Budai, Qing Dynasty, Mid 19th Century, China

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

Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860
Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860

Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Depiction of a seated, laughing Buddha figure from a series of folk types. With voluminous body

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1860s German Other Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Porcelain

Japan Kitchen God for Your Home Budai Hotai San
Japan Kitchen God for Your Home Budai Hotai San

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 Malachite Carving Laughing Buddha Buddhist Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Chinese Malachite Carving Laughing Buddha Buddhist Sculpture 19th Century Qing

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

Materials

Soapstone

Chine Budai Fat Laughing Buddha, Soapstone, Early 20th Century
Chine Budai Fat Laughing Buddha, Soapstone, Early 20th Century

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
Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Laughing Buddha Statue

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

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Joyful Buddha Sculpture Brings Hope for Our World
Antique Joyful Buddha Sculpture Brings Hope for Our World

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
Early 20th Century Vietnamese Hand-Painted Porcelain "Happy Buddha" Sculpture

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"
Japan Big Joyful Buddha Hotai Protector of Children and Women, 34"

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
Group of Five Miniature Chinese Bronze Seals / Chops, Late Qing Period

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
Japan Kitchen God for Your Home Budai Hotai San

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

Materials

Ceramic

Old Asian Iron Sitting Maitreya Buddha Statue with Smile
Old Asian Iron Sitting Maitreya Buddha Statue with Smile

Old Asian Iron Sitting Maitreya Buddha Statue with Smile

Located in 景德镇市, CN

. In Chinese Buddhism, Maitreya is often depicted as the "Laughing Buddha" or "Budai" (布袋和尚, Bùdài

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19th Century Antique Laughing Buddha

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Iron

Porcelain Hotei or Laughing Buddha Statue
Porcelain Hotei or Laughing Buddha Statue

Porcelain Hotei or Laughing Buddha Statue

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H 14 in W 11.5 in L 14 in

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
Bronze Statue "The Laughing Buddha" by Enrico Caruso

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

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Lapis Lazuli Sculpture of a Seated Laughing Buddha
Chinese Lapis Lazuli Sculpture of a Seated Laughing Buddha

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

Licht - Buddha Vom Gluecklichen Lande
Licht - Buddha Vom Gluecklichen Lande

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

Materials

Plaster

Ho Tai
Ho Tai

Ho Tai

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H 27 in W 21 in D 19 in

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

Materials

Wood

Late 16th Century, Gilt Bronze Pu-Tai 'Laughing Buddha', Burma
Late 16th Century, Gilt Bronze Pu-Tai 'Laughing Buddha', Burma

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

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Soapstone Chop Seal with Shoushan Buddha
Chinese Soapstone Chop Seal with Shoushan Buddha

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

Materials

Soapstone

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Meissen Porcelain Articulated Nodding Head Pagoda Figure
Meissen Porcelain Articulated Nodding Head Pagoda Figure

Meissen Porcelain Articulated Nodding Head Pagoda Figure

Located in Tarzana, CA

A Meissen Porcelain articulated nodding head pagoda figure. 20th century, blue crossed swords mark on the neck, numbered 67827, painter 126D, body marked with crossed swords, numb...

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20th Century Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged
Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged

Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An antique German porcelain figure seated crossed-leg, "Nodder", dressed in an elaborately hand-painted robe, with his head, hands, and tongue moving, German porcelain by Dresden. Ve...

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1890s German Rococo Revival Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures
Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable Head, Hand and Tongue, known as a "Nodder'. This Unusual and Highly Detailed Novelty s...

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1850s German Rococo Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Porcelain

Magot, original 19th century porcelain Buddha
Magot, original 19th century porcelain Buddha

Magot, original 19th century porcelain Buddha

Unavailable|$9,929

H 14.18 in W 13.39 in D 11.03 in

Magot, original 19th century porcelain Buddha

Located in Vicenza, IT

Magot of exceptional size with tilting head, tongue and hands. Material made entirely of porcelain, with the exception of the "biscuit" hands. What are magots? The word magot comes ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures seated on Pillows
A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures seated on Pillows

A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures seated on Pillows

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures. Each figure is seated cross-legged on a vibrant magenta base with gilded scroll feet, designed with articulated heads,...

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1870s German Chinoiserie Antique Laughing Buddha

Materials

Porcelain

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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.