{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-resin-hotei-buddha-figurine-signed-c-1960","title":"Vintage Japanese Resin Hotei Buddha Figurine, Signed, c.1960","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet Hotei — the laughing, round-bellied fellow who has been bringing good vibes to Japanese homes since roughly forever. This particular version was made in Japan around 1960, cast in resin (not ivory, not bone — resin, clearly stated, no drama), and decorated with extraordinary patience by someone who clearly had a very fine brush and nowhere to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe front is smooth and polished: Hotei stands arms raised in celebration, wearing a beaded necklace with a small pendant, his robes falling open to reveal the famous belly. The back and lower robes are covered in dense sgraffito-style engraving — wave patterns, floral motifs, geometric hexagons, and what appears to be a rooster — all filled with dark ink for contrast. The base carries a maker's seal in a rectangular cartouche alongside additional engraved decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the kind of object that looks considerably more expensive than it is, which is either a compliment to the craftsman or an indictment of the current market. We'll go with compliment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Japanese Hotei (Laughing Buddha) figurine, c.1960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast resin with hand-engraved and ink-filled decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: resin\/kunsthars — not ivory, not bone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense wave, floral, and geometric motifs on reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker's seal on base in rectangular cartouche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood vintage condition — minor age-related marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 × 4 cm, 133 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapan, c.1960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWARNING: Hotei is traditionally associated with happiness, abundance, and good luck. We make no guarantees, but statistically speaking, your shelf could use the help.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison de L'oro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53268205994327,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/4388\/5911\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f7ad28be-9305-456f-b4f0-5cd7ddb99c3c.jpg?v=1774973988","url":"https:\/\/maisondeloro.com\/products\/vintage-japanese-resin-hotei-buddha-figurine-signed-c-1960","provider":"Maison de L'oro ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}