Hotei
Hotei
Hotei
Hotei
Hotei
Hotei
Hotei
Hotei

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Hotei, one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japan, is known as Budai in other Asian countries (not to be confused with Buddha). He is always portrayed as a bald, overweight and jolly Buddhist monk, here holding prayer beads and a flowering staff.

Wednesbury Museum & Art Gallery

Wednesbury

Title

Hotei

Medium

wood & lacquer

Measurements

H 49 x W 22 x D 19 cm

Accession number

W.1667

Acquisition method

gift from the Borough Librarian's Office

Work type

Statue

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