Vintage Japanese Kutani moriage Hotei porcelain statue, Buddha figurine, high quality as is
Vintage Japanese Kutani Moriage Hotei Porcelain Statue, Buddha figurine, as is. Hotei is popularly known as the Laughing Buddha and is often depicted as a bald and smiling with a big round belly, whiskers, and a cloth bag that never empties to help with people in need. Rubbing his belly is said to bring good fortune. Hand painted in a beautiful Moriage style. Colorful designs are applied with a raised effect. Detailed statue measure approx. 9 1/4 inches high x 5 1/4 inches wide x 5 1/2 inches long. This work of art has beautiful small decorative details. Statue is in good vintage condition with s slight scuff of paint on hand (see pic 7) and fading to some of the gold gilding (see pic high quality 8 ). No chips or cracks that I could find. Please see all photos. Because of weight (over 2 1/2 pounds) statue will ship priority mail. Any shipping overage of 1.00 or more will be refunded
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