Miniature Laughing Buddha, Gilded & Enameled Copper, Putai Figure, Republic Of China Period

Beautiful miniature statuette depicting Putaï, the Laughing Buddha
( Enameled and gilded copper).
* Republic of China period (1912-1949) *
He is shown here seated, holding a Ru-Yi pot (imaginary) in his left hand and a string of pearls in his right hand.
The meaning of the laughing Buddha with pearls or balls of wealth is that of meditation, the pearls being the symbol of pearls of wisdom.
This posture is known as the Buddha of luck, prosperity, or abundance; he is depicted as happy with a generous belly due to an abundant life. The seated laughing Buddha is also synonymous with balance and maintaining equilibrium in all aspects of life.

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