:♱: Thank you for viewing! ::♱:: ❤︎ Please be sure to read the profile before purchasing ❤︎ Kutani Ware Hotei (Budai) - One of the Seven Lucky Gods Object This is Hotei-son, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, the god of good fortune. Among the Seven Lucky Gods, Hotei is the only one who was a real person. He is said to be based on four people, including Kishi, a Zen monk of the late Tang Dynasty who was called Choteishi, the Song Dynasty monk Ryomei, and a man named Cho-yo. This appearance and that indescribable expression (˃̵ᴗ˂̵) He carried a large cloth bag, put his belongings in it, and lived a wandering life. The optimistic way of life of Hotei-osho, who said, "Whether you live crying or laughing, it's still a lifetime. If you're going to live, live laughing," is said to be the reason why he was loved by everyone as a symbol of "bliss," starting with the Zen monks of the time. The beautiful coloring shows that it is a very careful handcraft. Size: Height: approx. 23cm, Maximum width: approx. 14cm Depth: approx. 13.5cm (Please forgive any errors due to amateur measurements) As this is a valuable old item, please understand that there may be scratches, paint peeling, dirt on the back, and small stains that cannot be completely removed. It is an old item, and there may be distortions, size differences, roughness, and unevenness from the time of production. Please check the condition in the images and purchase with your understanding. There may be things that cannot be fully captured in the photos, so this item is only for those who understand antiques and old tools. ꕥ Due to the nature of antiques and curios, there may be scratches, stains, and signs of use that cannot be seen in the images. ꕥ Please check the condition in the images and purchase with your understanding. ꕥ The color may differ from the actual product depending on your monitor settings, sunlight, and room lighting. ꕥ If you have any questions, please feel free to comment before purchasing. #KutaniWare #Hotei #SevenLuckyGods #GoodLuckCharm #HoteiSon #Antique #PeriodPiece #FromtheStorehouse #Retro #Choteishi #ZenMonk #Kishi #Ryomei #Cho-yo #HoteiOsho #Osho #BuddhistStatue