Vintage Japanese Kutani Moriage Hotei Porcelain Statue, Buddha figurine, as is. Hotei is popularly known as the Laughing Buddha and is often depicted as a bald and smiling with a big round belly, whiskers, and a cloth bag that never empties to help with people in hot need. Rubbing his belly is said to bring good fortune. Hand painted in a beautiful Moriage style. Colorful designs are applied with a raised effect. Detailed statue measure approx. 9 1/4 inches high x 5 1/4 inches wide x 5 1/2 inches long. This work of art has beautiful small decorative details. Statue is in good vintage condition with s slight scuff of paint on hand (see pic 7) and fading to some of the gold gilding (see pic 8 ). No chips or cracks that I could find. Please see all photos. Because of weight (over 2 1/2 pounds) statue will ship priority mail. Any shipping overage of 1.00 or more will be refunded
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Product code: Vintage Japanese Kutani moriage Hotei porcelain statue, Buddha figurine, hot as is