Laughing, standing granite Buddha carved from a single piece, Hotei

A laughing, standing Buddha Hotei made of granite, carved from a single block. The figure stands in an upright pose with a raised hand, a large bulging belly, and a broad grin, all contours carved from a cohesive stone volume.

Hotei (Japanese Budai) is the laughing Buddha who symbolizes happiness and prosperity. East Asian sculptural tradition depicts him in a standing pose with a raised hand and a large belly; each variation follows a standard iconographic anatomy.

Granite is a magmatic intrusive rock composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Its hardness (Mohs 6-7) makes the material durable and suitable for massive sculptural works. A sculpture of this size from a single granite block demonstrates exceptional raw material size.

Chinese granite sculpture of religious figures dates back to the Tang Dynasty. Today, the tradition is continued in the workshops of Fujian Province, using hammer and chisel techniques directly on the block.

A massive standing figure for an entrance or garden display that presents the full volume of the raw stone as a curatorial content statement. The weather-resistant granite surface is also suitable for permanent outdoor placement without patination.