A great spiritual addition to your home, this elegant depiction of Happy Buddha brings an instant smile at the first gaze. Beautifully finished, the statue is made of ceramic clay in earthy tones. The statue measures 11 inches wide and 6.5 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.