Item Report
Chinese Laughing Buddha Bronze-Effect Figurine
中国笑佛铜色雕像
By: Unknown maker
Style: Folk Religious Decorative Art / Buddhist Art
Origin: China
Materials: Resin or composite with bronze-effect finish
Age: Late 20th century to early 21st century (ca. 1980–present)
Condition: Very good (minor surface wear, no visible chips or cracks)
Value: $15–$40 USD at auction (decorative, not antique)
Maker's Marks / Writing: No visible maker's mark or signature.
Date: 2025-06-04 20:36:14.561142
Description:
This is a small decorative figure representing the Laughing Buddha (Budai), depicted with a joyful face and a large belly. The figure appears to be made from a cast composite or resin material with a bronze or brass finish, imitating the look of traditional metal Buddhist statuary. The Laughing Buddha is considered a symbol of happiness, abundance, and good fortune in Chinese culture. 这是一个装饰性的小型雕像，表现的是笑佛（布袋），面带微笑，腹部隆起。该雕像似乎由合成材料或树脂铸造，并带有青铜或黄铜效果的表面，仿照传统金属佛像的外观。笑佛在中国文化中被视为幸福、富足和吉祥的象征。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a modern decorative representation of the Laughing Buddha, commonly found as a symbol of good luck in homes and businesses. The material and finish suggest it is a mass-produced item for the decorative market, rather than an antique or artisan-crafted bronze. 这是一尊现代装饰性的笑佛雕像，常用作家庭或商业环境中的吉祥物。材料和表面工艺表明它是为装饰市场批量生产的产品，而非古董或手工打造的青铜器。
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Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very good (minor surface wear, no visible chips or cracks)
Identification Score: 98%
The unmistakable iconography and finish make this easily recognizable as a modern decorative Laughing Buddha figure, though the exact maker is unknown. 明显的造型和表面效果使其可以很容易地辨认为现代装饰性笑佛雕像，尽管具体厂家不详。
Authenticity Score: 20%
The material, surface finish, and casting quality suggest this is a modern, mass-produced item rather than an antique or traditional hand-cast bronze. 通过材质、表面处理和铸造工艺可以看出，这是现代的批量生产品，而非古董或传统手工铸造的青铜器。
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Keywords
Chinese, Laughing Buddha, Budai, bronze-effect, figurine, modern, decorative, folk Buddhist art 中国，笑佛，布袋佛，铜色，雕像，现代，装饰，民间佛教艺术
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