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    Posted 10 years ago

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    Does anyone know anything about this Buddha? I have seen them on eBay for such a difference in price, from $50 to over $2000. Leading me to believe the ones that have these don't know much about them either.

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    1. Manikin Manikin, 10 years ago
      The The Laughing Buddha with children . I have seen him in a few styles some appear older . I believe yours to be 1950's
      Pu-tai, Protector of Children

      The tales of Ch'i-t'zu spread throughout China, and he came to be called Pu-tai (Budai), which means "hempen sack." He carries a sack with him full of good things, such as sweets for children, and he is often pictured with children. Pu-tai represents happiness, generosity and wealth, and he is a protector of children as well as of the poor and the weak.
      I agree prices are all over the place with one that is made just like yours .Several have different marks on bottom and slight differences in children clothes colors ? I think their are a few Asian collectors that might help on CW .
      Here is one that sold many did not . It is marked like yours .
      http://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Ceramic-Happy-Laughing-Buddha-with-Children-Signed-/161354828873?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25917f4c49&nma=true&si=DRDVvjaQMudnj37Wt8VPQWbm2wQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

    2. CollectibleTalk CollectibleTalk, 10 years ago
      Thank you very kindly for the information Manikin! I really enjoy learning about the history of collectibles and especially ones I happen to own. I'm glad I discovered this site and the fine folks here. I'm going to go check out the link you gave now.
    3. Manikin Manikin, 10 years ago
      Your welcome and hope that helped a bit . Very nice to have you join us on CW :-))))
    4. Karls.collectibles Karls.collectibles, 9 years ago
      I have one of these and it is very cool...I wish I knew how old it is it is very heavy...
      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/170845-vintage-fertility-buddha-porcelain

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