A great find for your home, this elegant depiction of Happy Buddha brings joy to any space. Beautifully finished, the statue is made of ceramic clay in earthy tones. The statue measures 10 inches wide and 5.5 inches tall. The image of the Laughing Buddha is based on a wandering Chinese monk, Budai (Hotei, in Japanese) who lived centuries ago and is believed to be Maitreya, or the Buddha to come. The statue's plump figure and benign countenance suggest contentment, magnanimity and plenitude. Hand-crafted, minor defects and variations may be present and add artistic appeal to each piece.