A charming and expressive antique Laughing Buddha sculpture, cast in a bronze alloy with a warm original patina developed over decades of age. This delightful figure captures the joyful serenity traditionally associated with Budai, the symbolic monk of happiness, prosperity, and abundance in Asian culture.
The sculpture displays a beautifully rounded form with finely modeled facial features, elongated ears, and richly textured robes. Its naturally aged surface reveals subtle tonal variations and oxidation marks that enhance the authenticity and decorative appeal of the piece.
Particularly interesting is the hollow interior construction: the inside surface appears remarkably smooth, suggesting a carefully executed casting process, likely intended to reduce weight while preserving the substantial visual presence of the sculpture. Despite being hollow, the piece remains heavy and stable in hand, with an impressive weight of over 1.3 kg.
This antique Buddha works wonderfully as a meditation room centerpiece, Asian-inspired interior accent, collector’s display object, or symbolic decorative sculpture bringing calm and positivity into a space.
DETAILS
· Material: Bronze alloy
· Period: Early 1900s
· Height: 15 cm / 5.9 inches
· Width: 13 cm / 5.1 inches
· Depth: 12 cm / 4.7 inches
· Weight: 1320 grams
· Hollow cast sculpture with smooth interior finish
· Original aged patina with natural oxidation marks
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· Carefully packed with professional materials for safe delivery
SHIPPING
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