{"product_id":"red-resin-laughing-buddha-statue-with-ingot-and-sack","title":"Red Cinnabar-Style Laughing Buddha Statue with Gold Ingot \u0026 Sack — Field Find","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Find\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFound among a collection of decorative spiritual objects, this red cinnabar-style Laughing Buddha is a richly detailed piece — heavy resin, deep red finish, gold ingot in one hand and a sack of abundance in the other, robes and beads rendered with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSubject: Budai (Laughing Buddha) holding gold ingot and abundance sack\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Heavy resin with cinnabar-style red finish\u003cbr\u003eDetail: Carved robe and bead detail\u003cbr\u003eSymbolism: Wealth, good fortune, abundance\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Light finish wear consistent with age; structurally sound\u003cbr\u003eWeight: [WEIGHT]\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: [DIMENSIONS]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBudai — the rotund, laughing figure of Chinese folk tradition — is one of the most recognized symbols of abundance and good fortune in East Asian culture. When depicted holding a gold ingot (yuanbao) and a sack, he is understood to be actively carrying and distributing wealth — a figure not merely content, but generous. The red cinnabar finish places this piece within a long tradition of Chinese decorative lacquerwork, where deep red has historically signified luck, celebration, and prosperity. This example is substantial in the hand and detailed in the execution — the kind of piece that earns a permanent spot near an entryway or on a prominent shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Chose It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe color is bold and the symbolism is unambiguous. Red Budai figures in this scale and finish are a confident decorative choice — they bring warmth and intention to any space they occupy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne-of-a-kind field find offered in as-found condition. Light finish wear consistent with age. Sold as a decorative and collector's piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found in the Field","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381281833145,"sku":"422479F","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/9438\/4825\/files\/93BEB0A4-9C2E-48FD-B516-06AA4E13F0A4.jpg?v=1782218151","url":"https:\/\/foundinthefield.store\/products\/red-resin-laughing-buddha-statue-with-ingot-and-sack","provider":"Found in the Field","version":"1.0","type":"link"}