Marble Hotei Garden Statue

Please allow 1-2 weeks for items to ship. In China, Hotei is the god of good fortune and the guardian of children. His overly round shape indicates an abundance of inner wealth and a joy-filled soul. In fact, he was an actual person named Ch'i-tz'u, a 10th century Zen monk who wandered throughout China giving generously from his bottomless cloth sack he carried. Only at the time of his death did he reveal his true identity as the incarnation of Maitreya, the Buddha of the future. Finely hand crafted of weatherproof, crushed marble, this garden statue is designed for placement inside or outdoors. The matte finish imparts a soft, life-like quality and captures each fine detail. Materials: Bonded marble Size: 11" W x 7.5" D x 20" H Weight: 14 lbs. Made in the USA.