LAUGHING BUDDHA*GLOW in the DARK*HOTEI STATUE-Jade Color Abundance Luck Figurine

GLOW IN THE DARK HOTEI LAUGHING BUDDHA STATUE Jade Color - Abundance - Luck FAST SHIPPING ~ Professional Packing for Valuables ~ USA Seller Beautiful - Brand New Condition - Detailed and Uplifting! Material: Made from high-quality glow-in-the-dark Color: Green / jade-color Size: 2.5 inches / 6.5 cm tall, 1.8 inches / 4.5 cm wide, 1.5 inches / 3.4 cm front to back *Statues are handmade and may show very minor variations *Expose to strong light for several hours. Statue will glow brightly for 1-2 hours in the dark! Hotei, The Happy Laughing Buddha Hotei, also known as the Laughing Buddha or Happy Buddha, is a popular Buddhist deity in Japanese mythology and a symbol of good fortune, happiness, and abundance: Origin Hotei is based on a Chinese monk named Qici who lived in the tenth century. Qici was known for his benevolence and wisdom, and is considered an incarnation of Maitreya, the future Buddha. Appearance Hotei is often depicted as a cheerful, content monk with a large belly and a big bag of alms that he carries everywhere. He is sometimes shown holding a fan, which can represent authority and the ability to grant wishes. Role Hotei is one of the seven Shichi-fuku-jin, or "Seven Gods of Luck" in Japanese mythology. He is believed to bring good luck, abundance, and fulfillment. In Japan, he is often depicted offering gifts of good fortune to the needy, infirm, and children. Other names In China, Hotei is known as Pu Tai or Budai, which means "cloth sack" monk.