DoAsian.com Laughing Buddha - Statues - 6 Figurines Set - Bronzed Gold - 1" Tall;

Buddha is the symbol of happiness, kindness, knowledge and illumination. This set include 6 different small Buddha which represent different meanings, such as wealth, happiness, love and health. In China Maitreya is known as "the laughing Buddha" and is usually represented as a rotund figure with a happy disposition. His Chinese name is Pu-tai Ho-shang or "Hemp-bag monk". He is originally a fertility figure who was known to bring "goodies" in his bag to local townsfolk, especially children. Later, he became a pre-incarnation of Maitreya. In Japan he is called Hotei and is one of the seven lucky gods.