Posted 10 years ago
Nitajofrom…
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Hello!
I picked up this item at an antique store. I just fell in love with it! It is large and very heavy. Porcelain? Approx. 18 inches high by 18 inches wide. I can not make out the stamp on the bottom. Any information would be appreciated. Possibly an age or maker or what everything on it symbolizes. Thanks!
The laughing Buddha or happy Buddha with dragon and children . The Dragon symbolizes power to ward off bad children
Symbolizes the ability to control rebellious children, thanks to the prominent Dragon Ru Yi symbol of authority he's holding.
In Feng Shui, the Laughing Buddha, also known by Buddhists as Matreiya, is one of the most supreme symbols of joy and well being. When this jolly character is placed within any home, he will do wonders for all the residents inside; in addition to revitalizing any dead or negative chi and relieving tension, he is believed to also summon fortune and riches for all family members. The Laughing Buddha is now also displayed in the office and prominent places in business venues, such as the front counter, lobby or cashier. He is also a highly revered figure placed at the altar in many temples.
The Laughing Buddha himself is a vision of happiness; his face is always in a happy, laughing expression (hence his name) and his position is jolly. He is a manifestation of wealth luck due to all the auspicious
It appears to be also Water under his chair which would also have a meaning
Thank you so much for all the information! You really can't tell by the picture, but there is a beautiful peacock sitting on the dragon.