{"product_id":"hand-carved-beech-wood-laughing-buddha-statue-large-zen-figure-chinese-wood-carving-zen-decor","title":"Hand Carved Beech Wood Laughing Buddha Statue - Large Zen Figure, Chinese Wood Carving, Zen Decor","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large Laughing Buddha — hand-carved from solid beech wood in the carving tradition of Yueqing, China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou almost certainly know this figure even if you don't know his name. The Laughing Buddha (Budai, or Hotei in Japan) is the most recognized Buddhist figure in the West: the round belly, the wide grin, the robe falling open. He stands for contentment, generosity, and the kind of joy that comes from wanting less. In homes across Asia his statue sits near the entrance, where the first thing you see in the morning is someone laughing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved from solid beech wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 28 × 11 × 10 cm (11 × 4.3 × 3.9 in) · Weight: 1320 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, weighty carving — reads clearly from across a room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional seated pose with carved robe drapery and prayer beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeech was chosen for its pale, even grain and the way it takes a smooth hand-rubbed finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved individually; no two are identical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy beech?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeech is a dense, fine-grained hardwood that carves cleanly and holds detail without splintering — which matters on a figure this size, where the face and hands carry all the expression. Its pale tone also gives the piece a lighter, calmer presence than darker woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it belongs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 28 cm this works as a focal point: on a console table, a mantel, a meditation corner, or an entryway. It's large enough to anchor a room without dominating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep dry and out of prolonged direct sunlight or high humidity. Dust with a soft, dry cloth. Beech will mellow slightly in tone over the years — this is natural for an untreated hardwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-carved from natural wood — grain, color, and tone vary from piece to piece. These are characteristics of genuine handmade work, not defects. Each statue is one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"我的商店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55277739606315,"sku":null,"price":158.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/8297\/0923\/files\/01_9e0c1fd4-23d6-4bcb-93ce-6779cbd579d5.jpg?v=1788252248","url":"https:\/\/zencarve.com\/products\/hand-carved-beech-wood-laughing-buddha-statue-large-zen-figure-chinese-wood-carving-zen-decor","provider":"ZenCarve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}