(2) Chinese Red Resin Laughing Figure Buddha. Pair of identical small red-finished resin or cinnabar-style statues depicting Budai (the Laughing Buddha) seated cross-legged with prayer beads and a sack.

Size: 1 1/4 x 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. 

The Laughing Buddha is a beloved figure in East Asian culture, recognized by his cheerful smile, round belly, and relaxed, joyful appearance. Often identified with Budai, a semi-legendary Chinese Zen monk who lived during the 10th century, he symbolizes happiness, abundance, contentment, and generosity rather than the historical Gautama Buddha. According to tradition, Budai traveled from village to village carrying a cloth sack filled with gifts for children and the poor, earning a reputation for kindness and good humor. Today, statues of the Laughing Buddha are commonly displayed in homes, businesses, and gardens as symbols of good fortune, prosperity, and positive energy, and rubbing his belly is a popular folk tradition believed to bring luck and happiness.

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