A 30 cm Buddha statue hand-carved in Indonesia, hand-painted and sun-dried — the result is a unique piece whose blue and turquoise tones create a striking contrast alongside any colour palette. The Laughing Buddha (Hotei) is a symbol of good cheer, abundance, and contentment — a pleasure to look at, and a pleasure to live alongside.
Hand-Carved and Painted — Every Piece Is Different
The statue is carved from suar wood — an Indonesian tropical hardwood with a dense, beautiful grain and natural pattern that gives each individual piece its own character. Once carving is complete, the statue is hand-painted in blue and turquoise tones, then sun-dried. The vintage effect is created by the antiqued surface and deliberately interrupted paint finish — this is a feature, not a flaw.
The Symbolism of the Happy Buddha
The Happy Buddha (Hotei or Budai) — a laughing, full-bellied figure — is one of the best-known icons of Zen Buddhism and Chinese-Japanese folk religion. His name and character embody good cheer, abundance, goodwill toward others, and contentment. The gift in his hand, his laughing face, and his full belly are all symbols of prosperity and positive energy.
Product Details
- Material: suar wood
- Height: 30 cm
- Net weight: 3400 g
- Colour: blue and turquoise with vintage effect
- Type: hand-carved and hand-painted
- Country of origin: Indonesia
Place it where it will be seen most often — because the Laughing Buddha's presence brings good cheer. Indonesian suar wood sculptures are available in other sizes and styles. If you are looking for a different motif, explore the elephant, horse, and mask figure range in the natural wood decorations section.