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Laughing Buddha, Early 20th century
East Asia, China
Cast brass

Donated by F. Rough, 1963
Museum number 1963-736-1

Popular among Chinese and Japanese communities, the laughing Buddha represents Mi-le-fo, the next Buddha to be. He holds a large sack full of inexhaustible treasures and is regarded as a god of prosperity.

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