{"product_id":"hand-carved-laughing-buddha-maitreya-natural-alxa-agate-sculpture-stone","title":"#7 Hand-Carved Laughing Buddha (Maitreya) Natural Alxa Agate Sculpture, Pink and Green Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaughing Buddha – A Joyful Hand-Carved Natural Alxa Agate Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one-of-a-kind sculpture is hand-carved from natural Alxa agate, featuring a cheerful Laughing Buddha with a round belly, smiling face, and flowing robes. The soft pink carving is beautifully framed by natural green agate, creating a striking contrast. The original textured stone skin is preserved on the back, highlighting the natural character of this unique piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Alxa Agate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alxa, Inner Mongolia, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Laughing Buddha (Budai \/ Maitreya \/ 大肚弥勒)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dusty rose pink and shades of light to deep green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 4.48 × 3.36 × 1.25 cm \/ 1.76 × 1.32 × 0.49 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17.0 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-carved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smiling Laughing Buddha with a round belly, prayer beads, and flowing robes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth polished carving with preserved natural stone skin and texture on the back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One unique piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sculpture celebrates the natural beauty of Alxa agate and the artistry of traditional hand carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artist has used the stone's natural color contrast to create a cheerful Laughing Buddha. The soft pink agate forms the figure, while the surrounding green stone creates a natural frame that follows the original shape of the agate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully carved details bring the figure to life, from the joyful expression and rounded cheeks to the prayer beads, exposed belly, and flowing folds of the robe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe back retains its original rough stone skin, with natural textures and variations that contrast beautifully with the polished front. Rather than removing these features, the artist has preserved them as an important part of the sculpture's character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Chinese tradition, the Laughing Buddha, also known as Budai or 大肚弥勒, is associated with happiness, generosity, contentment, and good fortune.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike standardized machine-produced carvings, this piece reflects the artist's individual interpretation of the stone, allowing its natural colors, shape, and textures to guide the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive collectible for admirers of natural agate, Chinese stone carving, and Buddhist-inspired art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle gently and avoid dropping or striking against hard surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, and ultrasonic cleaning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep away from prolonged exposure to strong sunlight and extreme temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore separately from harder gemstones or objects to prevent scratches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay securely on a suitable stand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GobiDesertAgate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51606231023719,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/0579\/4407\/files\/IMG_1886.jpg?v=1794628762","url":"https:\/\/gobidesertagate.com\/products\/hand-carved-laughing-buddha-maitreya-natural-alxa-agate-sculpture-stone","provider":"GobiDesertAgate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}