Title
Earthenware figure of Hotei
Caption
Earthenware figure of Hotei / 1800's Japanese. Budai / pronounced Hotei in Japanese / is a Chinese folklore deity. His name means "Cloth Sack / " and comes from the bag that he carries. He is almost always shown smiling or laughing / hence his nickname in Chinese / the Laughing Buddha.
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A03_450
License type
Rights managed
Available size
52,2Mb (2,3Mb) / 13,2in x 15,4in / 3950 x 4620 (300dpi)