{"product_id":"beautifully-carved-ivory-laughing-buddha-with-both-hands-up-on-wooden-stand","title":"Beautifully carved Ivory Laughing Buddha with Both Hands Up on Wooden Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautifully carved Ivory Laughing Buddha with Both Hands Up on Wooden Stand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\"\u003eThe Laughing Buddha with his hands up; often called the \"Both Hands Raised\" pose, is a powerful Feng Shui symbol. It represents complete release from worries, the welcoming of good fortune, and victory over financial or personal obstacles\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn finely carved example fixed to its own wooden stand - Buddha is expertly carved with detailed facial features and a pleasing smile with dimples, even his teeth are seen - there is attention to the detail in the fingers and toes. There has been some colouring to his legs [using Indian ink - as part of the carving process] for effect\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ec.1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 14cms (5 1\/2\") tall on stand\u003cbr\u003eApprox 6cms (2 1\/3\") wide on stand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe figure is approx 10.5cms (4 1\/8\") tall and approx 5.5cms (2 1\/4\") wide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003eSome Ivory age lines noted - which is a sign of age and authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ivory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAustralia has had a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" class=\"c5aZPb\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JPfdse\"\u003eban on ivory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eimports since 1990\u003c\/strong\u003e, however it remains legal to buy and sell ivory items domestically. As a result this item is not available for overseas shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ivory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49200974823652,"sku":"RA-0013334_C","price":500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9528\/7908\/files\/smiling_buddha_handsup_1a_c8f9cb58-b184-4341-bc5c-eadad95fe703.jpg?v=1782159886","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutantiques.com.au\/products\/beautifully-carved-ivory-laughing-buddha-with-both-hands-up-on-wooden-stand","provider":"Roundabout Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}