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CAT NO :BB204

DESCRIPTION: Gilded Happy Buddha on Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang, Laos ...The term "Laos happy buddha" likely

refers to the Laughing Buddha (Budai) statue, a figure in Chinese Mahayana Buddhism often mistaken for Siddhartha Gautama.

You can find representations of this and other Buddha statues in Laos, such as gilded ones on Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang,

and golden statues in temples in Vientiane

Symbolism: The Laughing Buddha, also known as Budai, is known for being overweight, bald, and smiling or laughing, often with a big smile or laughing with a large stomach. He symbolizes abundance or forgiveness.

PERIOD: Early 19th century

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Laos

CONSTRUCTION: Bronze

RARITY AND CONDITION: Extremely Rare, good condition, some possible cleaning / restoration, expected
day to day wear (see photos)

HEIGHT IN INCHES: 09"
WIDTH / LENGTH: 07"

PROVENANCE: From the sale of a private estate in Burma
EVALUATION APPRAISAL: A very distinctive item of superior quality. A bit of weathering in places but not enough to detract from the overall exceptional quality. A great spiritual and financial investment.

Price: US$2,900.00

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