{"product_id":"vintage-hand-carved-wooden-laughing-buddha-budai-statue-5","title":"Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Laughing Buddha Budai Statue – 5\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"495\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderfully characterful \u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"384\"\u003ehand-carved wooden Budai\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eLaughing Buddha\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a rich warm-brown polished finish and attractive aged patina.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eThe seated figure has been carved with plenty of personality, from his smiling expression and wonderfully rounded belly to the folds of his robes, individually defined fingers and toes and textured circular base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eThe underside is unfinished compared with the polished carving and retains visible \u003cstrong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"823\"\u003ewood grain and tool marks\u003c\/strong\u003e, supporting its hand-carved construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e5 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a substantial little decorative carving that would display beautifully on a bookshelf, side table or amongst a collection of Asian-inspired decorative pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eBudai is traditionally depicted as a cheerful, rotund figure and is associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003ehappiness, contentment, generosity and abundance\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1218\" data-content-reference-end=\"1237\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Budai \/ Laughing Buddha\u003cbr data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved wooden figure \/ statue\u003cbr data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5 inches \/ 12.7 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood\u003cbr data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm reddish-brown\u003cbr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand carved\u003cbr data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished with aged patina\u003cbr data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unidentified\u003cbr data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unconfirmed\u003cbr data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1556\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, exact date unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eGood vintage pre-owned condition with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003esurface wear, marks, small knocks and variations in the polished finish\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent with age and previous display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eThe natural wear and patina have been retained rather than polished away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KatiesVintageCorner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55170708373847,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/2521\/1223\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep26_2026_03_31_37PM.png?v=1790433207","url":"https:\/\/katiesvintagecorner.com\/products\/vintage-hand-carved-wooden-laughing-buddha-budai-statue-5","provider":"KatiesVintageCorner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}