Hotei ROSEWOOD Figurine LAUGHING BUDDHA Vintage Fitted Base

Description

View Hotei ROSEWOOD Figurine LAUGHING BUDDHA Vintage Fitted Base with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Style: Seated Hotei / Laughing Buddha, symbol of happiness and abundance. The surface retains its original hand-rubbed polish, showing the warm reddish-brown tone and fine natural grain of the wood, along with a faint natural rosewood scent. This large hand-carved rosewood Laughing Buddha (Hotei) measures 7” H x 8” W x 6” D and weighs 5.4 lbs, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950-1970. The seated figure rests on its original fitted two-piece base, carved from the same dense hardwood block for a precise, matched fit. The carving displays a serene expression and deeply worked robe folds, showing the exceptional hand-finishing typical of Southeast Asian workshops of the period, likely Philippines or Indonesia. The surface retains its original hand-rubbed polish, showing the warm reddish-brown tone and fine natural grain of the wood, along with a faint natural rosewood scent. The underside cavity was traditionally used for small offerings. This is a substantial, heavy piece with real presence, not a small tabletop figure. Material: Solid rosewood, hand-carved and hand-polished Style: Seated Hotei / Laughing Buddha, symbol of happiness and abundance Origin: Southeast Asia, likely Philippines or Indonesia Period: Mid-20th century, circa 1950-1970 Size: Approximately 7” H x 8” W x 6” D, 5.4 lbs Condition: Excellent; Buddha figure has no cracks or repairs; fitted base has a few small bottom cracks not visible when displayed, gentle age wear only Carefully custom packed and ships within 1 business day upon receipt of payment. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Religion & Spirituality › Buddhism › Statues & Figures.

Religion

Buddhism

Country of Origin

Indonesia

Handmade

Yes