Close photograph of two golden laughing Buddha-style figurines displayed on a pink-draped shelf in a shop or display area. The larger figure holds a bag or bundle and has a wide smiling face, and the smaller seated figure sits in front of it. Behind them are red and blue decorative items, a wooden carved figure at left, and a partially visible framed picture. No people are visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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Close photograph of two golden laughing Buddha-style figurines displayed on a pink-draped shelf in a shop or display area. The larger figure holds a bag or bundle and has a wide smiling face, and the smaller seated figure sits in front of it. Behind them are red and blue decorative items, a wooden carved figure at left, and a partially visible framed picture. No people are visible.

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