The Laughing Buddha Statue, Budai
Located in Milano, IT
Buddha statue. Crafted from a uniquely patterned green material, this statue captures the spirit of Budai
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
The Laughing Buddha Statue, Budai
Located in Milano, IT
Buddha statue. Crafted from a uniquely patterned green material, this statue captures the spirit of Budai
Jade
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
Metal
$1,139Sale Price|39% Off
H 2.37 in Dm 6.3 in
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...
Porcelain
$2,777Sale 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
piece of art that exudes charm and cultural significance. The statue features the iconic Laughing Buddha
Porcelain
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
Porcelain
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
Wood
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
Wood
$1,306Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 11.03 in D 5.91 in
Huge 20C Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha Great Carving
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Huge and beautifully carved statue of a Laughing Buddha. Nice artifact as home decoration
Wood
$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
Wood
$661
H 14.18 in W 6.93 in D 3.94 in
Middle 20th century Beautiful old wooden Chinese laughing Buddha from China
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Discover this beautiful old wooden Chinese Laughing Buddha, a charming antique statue originating
Wood
Vintage Hand-Carved Chinese Celadon Jade Statue, Laughing Buddha
Located in London, GB
Vintage hand-carved Chinese Celadon Jade statue laughing Buddha centred in boulder, the upper
Jade
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 6.3 in D 3.35 in
Lapis Lazuli Laughing Buddha Children Carved Eastern Meditation Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
stones into unique art works. In ancient China, 1100 years ago, the spiritual meaning of The Laughing
Lapis Lazuli
Unavailable
H 4.59 in W 2.74 in D 1.72 in
Natural Jade Jadeite Laughing Travel Buddha Asian Decorative Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
masterpiece, a legacy of the Chinese craft of natural hade. Natural Type A Jadeite stunning Buddha statue. A
Jade
Unavailable
H 60 in W 51 in D 43 in
Extra Large Bronze Happy Bronze Buddha Laughing Statue Budai Buddhism Buddhist
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Stunning bronze casting of a giant laughing Buddha. This is over five feet tall so incredibly large
Unavailable
H 5.52 in W 5.32 in D 4.34 in
Red Coral Natural Laughing Buddha Carved Asian Decorative Art Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
In ancient China, 1100 years ago, The Laughing Buddha was a famous monk whose legendary smile
Coral
Unavailable
H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Lapis Lazuli 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
Lapis Lazuli
Unavailable
H 4.14 in W 5.91 in D 2.37 in
Lapis Lazuli 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
Lapis Lazuli
Unavailable
H 7.09 in W 10.24 in D 5.52 in
Lapis Lazuli 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
Lapis Lazuli
Unavailable
H 10.04 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in
Lapis Lazuli 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
Lapis Lazuli
Unavailable
H 6.89 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in
Lapis Lazuli 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
Lapis Lazuli
Unavailable
H 0.99 in W 0.48 in D 0.48 in
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
Coral
Unavailable
H 1.86 in W 0.71 in D 0.75 in
Laughing Buddha Carved Asian Decorative Art Statue Sculpture Natural Red Coral
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
Important acquisition in the late 1970s in Hong Kong. This gentil gemstone offers a passionate colour in a precious way. Carved with extreme detail by fantastic local artists which t...
Coral
Sold
H 23 in W 12 in D 10 in
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
Wood
Large Laughing Buddha Statue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gold painted Buddha statue in a great pose. Coin slot is on his belly. (Please confirm item
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
Porcelain
Genuine Polished Ruby and Ziosite Buddha from Pakistan (1.8 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This stunning piece is carved from a single rough Ruby and Ziosite. Laughing Buddha statues promote
Agate
Chinese Laughing Buddha and His Five Children Carved Lapis Lazuli Statue
Located in Tustin, CA
Carved lapis lazuli statue of Chinese Laughing Buddha and his five children with a removable carved
Lapis Lazuli
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
Porcelain
Stone Buddha, Laughing with Open Mouth
Located in Sarasota, FL
Heavy Stone Buddha, laughing with open mouth. Previously washed in gold colored paint, robe was
Stone
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
Bronze
Sold
H 3.15 in W 6.11 in L 3.15 in
Lapis Lazuli 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
Lapis Lazuli
Buddha Sculpture Jade Green Resin
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in New York, NY
A vintage bright jade green resin seated Buddha, in the Chinoiserie style, circa mid to late-20th century. Dimensions: 4" depth x 3.5" width x 3.38" height
Resin
Chinese spinach jade carving of Hotai Buddha
Located in New York, NY
The Hotai is also known as the Laughing Buddha.
Jade
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...
Porcelain
$6,800
H 10 in W 10 in D 10.5 in
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...
Porcelain
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 a posture radiating joy and serenity. The glossy finish of the white jade bestows a...
Jade
$48,500 / set
H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
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...
Porcelain
Chinese Bronzed Seated Buddha with Boys
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Chinese bronzed copper seated Buddha with five small boys believed to date from the early 20th century. The hollow cast figure is well detailed and portrays the seated smiling...
Copper
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 ...
Porcelain
$16,850 / set
H 15 in W 10 in D 9.5 in
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,...
Porcelain

A Buddha statue is very personal. You should choose one that speaks to you. If you are a practitioner, you can ask your teacher for assistance as well.
The most commonly represented Buddha in Chinese Buddhist sculpture is Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Shakyamuni, the Enlightened One, or the Gautama Buddha. He is typically depicted seated upon a lotus throne with his hands in the Bhumisparsha mudra, the Gesture of Witness. This gesture symbolizes the moment that the Buddha claimed the earth as witness to his enlightenment and celebrates his unwavering meditative focus.

Buddha statues are not inherently lucky or unlucky, though images of the Fat Buddha (Budai or Hotei), have come to be associated with wealth, knowledge, and luck, with people often rubbing the belly or head.

Most ritual figures depict the Buddha in one of three postures: seated, standing, or reclining. Differences in expression, hand gesture (mudras), and accompanying objects can reveal the figure’s place of origin as well as the particular Buddhist teaching depicted. Such Buddha figures are rendered in a variety of media depending on regional art traditions and intended use, ranging from carved stone to cast bronze to lacquered bamboo.