Very large embossed ‘coin’ silver hat ornament in the shape of Putai. He is sitting on a lotus flower, symbol of ‘Continuous Harmony’. Putai or the ‘Laughing Buddha’ has a good and loving nature and is traditionally depicted as a fat-bellied bald man wearing a robe and playing with prayer beads. This ornament dates from the late Qing (1644 – 1912) to the early Republic period (1912 – 1947). Dimensions without wooden stand: Height 5.6 cm. Width 5.4 cm. Depth 2.3 cm. Weight 10.8 grams.