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Budai Laughing Buddha Statue Vintage Hand Carved Mint 40cm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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A hand-carved suar wood Buddha statue for a quiet corner, a hallway console, or a meditation space that wants warmth without clutter. The mint vintage finish softens the carved form, giving the piece a weathered, gently timeworn character. It feels substantial, calm and characterful, with the joyful presence of the Happy Buddha held in painted wood.
Budai Laughing Buddha Statue Vintage Hand Carved Mint 40cm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
What it is
A Buddha carved by hand from suar wood in Bali, then painted and aged in the sun. This one is Budai, the Happy Buddha, painted mint.
Why people choose it
- Aged in the sun Carved, painted, then left to weather.
- Budai, in mint The Happy Buddha.
- One of a kind The vintage finish differs on every piece.
Care: Dust wood and brass with a soft, dry cloth. Keep painted and carved wood out of the damp. Keep salt lamps dry, as salt draws moisture from the air.
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★★★★★ H.J.Beautiful ornament good quality and very sturdy.
Really beautiful garden ornament, very heavy but just the right size, and sturdy, I’ve not placed it in garden yet it’s in my lounge. And such good quality good value, highly recommend this item.
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★★★★★ M.
These Buddha heads are just lovely, so well made and quite sustantial in size. They were also so well packaged with no problems what so ever. 10/10**
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★★★★★ D.
A little bigger than expected. Beautifully carved a lovely expression captured on the face. Really pleased with my purchase, thank-you!
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★★★★★ P.
A great item now in my workshop for a complete makeover. It will change colour and look great in any home.
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★★★★★ J.
Beautiful item that's very reasonably priced. It has a luster to it with beautiful red and gold colouring
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★★★★★ M.
This Buddha head was part of my order of two so of course it's just as lovely as the other. 10/10**
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★★★★★ S.
Kudos to the craftsmen who sculpted this statue, they succeeded in making it come to life.
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★★★★★ Y.
Absolutely brilliant. I enjoy looking at him and admiring him. Very good quality.Solid.
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★★★★★ P.
I just love the Buddha it is a Christmas present I know my Daughter will love it too
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★★★★★ Z.A.Beautiful statue
Pretty good quality little statue looks expensive and I am very happy with it
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★★★★★ B.
Love the whitewash style. I've not had them before but they are fabulous.
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About this product
The joyful seated presence
- The Happy Buddha form brings a generous, open feeling to a room, with an expression made to be noticed slowly.
- The mint tone keeps the statue light and restful, especially against wood, stone, linen or neutral walls.
- Its vintage finish gives the surface depth, so it feels less like a new ornament and more like a found piece.
- The carved details invite close looking, from the shaped folds to the small variations left by handwork.
- It suits a calm shelf, a low table, an entrance space, or a considered corner used for reflection.
Suar wood, carved and finished by hand
This statue is made from suar wood, a strong Indonesian hardwood known for its distinctive grain. It is hand-carved, then painted and sun-aged to create its soft vintage surface. Because each piece is worked by hand, small differences in carving, tone and finish are part of its character.
Placement and care for painted wood
Keep it indoors, away from prolonged damp and strong changes in humidity. Dust with a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh cleaners, as the painted finish is part of the statue’s aged look. Place it where it can sit steadily and where the surface beneath can support its weight.
Budai, joy and Buddhist-inspired iconography
The Happy Buddha is commonly associated with Budai, the smiling, round-bellied monk figure found across Chinese Buddhist and East Asian visual culture. He is often linked with contentment, generosity and ease, rather than the historical Buddha Shakyamuni. In a home, this kind of figure can be read devotionally, symbolically, or simply as a reminder of warmth and lightness. This Indonesian interpretation brings that familiar joyful form into Balinese wood-carving practice, with suar wood and a softly aged painted finish giving it a relaxed, time-worn presence.
Size and details
Height: 40 cm. Weight: 5000 g. Made from suar wood in Indonesia, with a mint vintage painted finish. This is a single Happy Buddha statue from the Vintage Hand Carved Buddha Statues range.