Budai (China) or Hotei (Japan) "Laughing Buddha" Nephrite Jade Pendant hand inlaid silver 11" tall x 12 1/2"

11" tall x 12 1/2" wide

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Budai (China) or Hotei (Japan) "Laughing Buddha" Nephrite Jade Pendant hand inlaid silver 11" tall x 12 1/2"Budai (China) or Hotei (Japan) "Laughing Buddha" Material: Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Measures approx. 1 3 4" x 1 3 4" x 1 2" Budai in folklore is admired as a symbol for Happiness, Plenitude, and Wisdom of Contentment. One belief popular in Asian folklore maintains that rubbing his belly brings Wealth, Good Luck, with Happiness and Pleasure in Life. Highly skilled traditional artisan hand carving from China