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. The Laughing Buddha is seen in different postures, each having a different significance. The Happy Buddha on a Dragon is known to be a perfect remedy to combat bad luck which comes in the form of illness, financial losses and mishaps. The Buddha statue measures 6 inches high and 5 inches wide. Resin statue has an appearance of a frosted glass. Hand-finished, minor variations and imperfections add to the artistic appeal of each statue.