Large Buddha Scale

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  1. steve richards

    steve richards Well-Known Member

    This large Brass equal arm balance scale is mounted on 2 pieces of marble.
    It is about 22 inches high and weighs about 15 lbs
    It has a laughing Buddha holding up the scales of justice. There are no markings on the piece
    Any info as to its meaning or origin would be help full
    Thanks
     

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  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Not really "Buddha" in the religious sense in which we in the west think, but Hotei also called Budai - one of the 7 Japanese gods of good fortune. Using him in the context of a scale of this type is very appropriate.
     
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  4. steve richards

    steve richards Well-Known Member

    WOW you are fast but I couldn't find any further info
    but I will keep looking
    THANKS
     
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  5. TiffanyM123

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    I have one, too, and would love to know it's origin.
     
    TiffanyM123, Mar 11, 2023
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