Bidspirit auction | Bronze Figure of a Laughing

Bronze Figure of a Laughing Buddha on a Dragon Pedestal - Bronze figure of a laughing Buddha on a dragon pedestal. China, probably late Qing Dynasty or later. Bronze, weight: approx. 2.87 kg. H. 30 cm. Condition: Signs of age and wear. The bottom is partly filled with earth. Standing laughing Buddha, holding a gold coin bag in one hand while gold coins fall to the ground. The pedestal shows two dragons chasing a fireball. The Laughing Buddha is a cheerful, wandering monk from 10th-century China. He is associated with happiness, abundance, and the future Buddha Maitreya. His round belly and serene smile symbolize contentment and generosity. Element and Symbolism: Laughing Buddha: happiness, contentment, joy; cloth bag: treasures, blessings, relief from worries; gold coins: wealth, prosperity, success; coins at his feet: wealth flowing into your life; continuous abundance; A very rare piece with a dragon pedestal symbolizing power.