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Two Hotei Figurines Including a Carved Soapstone Example - This lot comprises two figurines depicting Hotei, also known as the Laughing Buddha. The larger figure is hand-carved from pale green soapstone with natural mineral inclusions and veining. It is portrayed in a seated position with a jovial expression, a large abdomen, and elongated earlobes. The figure holds a string of prayer beads in the left hand and features a carved, serrated mandorla behind the head. The underside of the base is hollowed, displaying rough-hewn chisel marks from the carving process. The smaller figure is a seated representation of Hotei holding prayer beads, constructed from a smooth, opaque black material. No maker's marks, signatures, or labels are visible on either item.