Casper wrote:
"G. was heard to mutter:
Stained and oiled poplar top, rest is black lacquered.

Nicely done. Buddha seems to approve.
Actually it is Hotei, the Japanese "Happy God". And yes, he seems happy.

Thanks.

--
 GW Ross 

 If 7-11s are open 24 hours, why do 
 they have door-locks?