A Chinese bronze carved laughing buddha, dating from the 17th century. A laughing corpulent Buddha with exposed belly sits with one knee up. He holds prayer beads in his left hand and joins thumb and index finger on his right, Gyan mudra. With carved details; note the robe. H. 7 1/4" (18.4 cm), D. 9 1/2" (24.1 cm) collection of a private Connecticut collector Condition: good condition overall with some wear and light scratches to the bronze, oxidized interior.