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This is a preowned carved stone figurine being sold as is in good used condition with signs of wear commensurate with age and use.
Measures approximately 1.50 inches tall, 1.77 inches wide, and 1.06 inches deep. Weight is 41.63 grams.
The seated Budai, commonly known as the Laughing Buddha, features a stout figure with a rounded exposed belly, a broad open-mouthed smile, and a loosely draped robe. The polished green stone displays mottled seafoam and mint green coloration, subtle milky clouding, and a darker band. The exact stone material has not been identified.
Budai is a beloved figure in Chinese folk tradition, commonly associated with happiness, good fortune, and abundance. This miniature carving has an expressive face and compact, rounded form, making it a distinctive little piece for a collection of Asian decorative arts or carved stone figures.
