Signed Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The Laughing Buddha standing, carrying his cloth sack on a stick over his shoulder, wearing a long flowing robe opening at the chest and revealing his protruding belly, and holding a scroll in one hand, his face with a cheerful expression. The robe is mostly carved from wood, while the rest of the piece is carved from ivory. Signed within a rectangular reserve on the underside. HEIGHT 9.7 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of wear. Provenance: British collection.