Set of Six Faux-Jade Laughing Buddha Figurines

This set consists of six small figurines depicting the Laughing Buddha (Budai) in various traditional symbolic poses, housed in a long red presentation box. The figures are uniform in color, exhibiting a pale, translucent celadon green hue intended to mimic the appearance of nephrite jade. However, the uniformity of color and the sharpness of the molded details suggest they are likely crafted from a high-quality resin or molded glass rather than natural stone. Each figure measures approximately 2 to 2.5 inches in height and depicts Budai with different attributes: holding a gold ingot, carrying a sack of treasure, bearing a Wu Lou gourd, and with arms raised in joy. The translucent material creates a soft glow when light passes through the thinner edges of the figurines. The items appear to be in excellent contemporary condition with no visible chips, cracks, or surface abrasions. The red velvet-lined molded insert within the cardboard box is typical of 20th-century mass-produced souvenir or gift sets. While they lack the specific markings of a master craftsman, the casting is clean and the expressions are well-defined. This set is a modern decorative item representative of late 20th-century giftware imports from East Asia.