An antique or vintage hand-carved rosewood sculpture of a reclining Hotei (Laughing Buddha), depicted in a joyful, relaxed pose. The figure is carved with a jovial expression, a large bare belly, and flowing robes, holding a small bowl in his right hand and resting his left hand on a sack. The piece is sculpted from a dense hardwood with a rich, dark grain pattern and rests on a custom, cloud-shaped fitted wooden stand made of matching striped rosewood.

Specifications:

• Medium: Hand-carved rosewood (wood)

• Dimensions: 5 x 7 x 3.5 in (including stand)

• Framing: Presented on a removable custom wooden base

• Inscriptions: None visible

Keywords: reclining Buddha carving, hand carved rosewood Hotei, Chinese wooden sculpture, Laughing Buddha statue, vintage rosewood carving, wood Buddha with stand, Asian art collectible, Budai wooden figurine, hand carved mahogany wood, Chinese folk art.