Antique 12"+ Silvered Asian Thai Chinese Reclining Buddha ~Sculpture ~Statue

Description

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his auction is for a wonderful old silvered statue of a Reclining Buddha from Asia. The Buddha statue appears to be made from bronze with a silver coating.  A magnet will not stick to the statue.  The Buddha statue is reclining in a pose associated with Nirvana or Enlightenment.  This is a very peaceful and serene pose.  My mother purchased the Buddha figure in about 1954 in Hong Kong.  It was sold to her as antique but I am not certain of the age.  It could be 19th century antique but is certainly vintage.  As with most old Buddha statues, there are no markings.  I do not know the country of origin but believe it is Southeast Asia (Thailand, Burma) or China.  It is a very beautiful and perhaps somewhat rare figure of The Buddha.
The lovely old Buddha statue shows expected wear from age.  There are surface scratches and perhaps some loss of the silvering.  There are spots of tarnish (see face) and discoloration.  I have never tried to polish the statue.  There could be little nicks.  There are a few spots or marks on the surface (see the feet) that could be original from the making or little spots of metal loss.  Overall, the statue is in very good antique condition with no missing parts, cracks, dents, repairs or damage.
Approximate Dimensions
Weight: 3.7 pounds
Length:  12 1/2"
Height:  3 7/8"
Width across at widest point: 2 1/4"
Materials:  Appears to be silvered coating over bronze
This serene old Reclining Buddha statue is beautiful and finely aged. The Buddha will be a cherished treasure in your home and in a collection of Asian arts & antiques.
Please note:  We make every effort to accurately describe all items offered for sale.  We encourage you to use your own judgment and
expert advice for dating and valuing items.  Examine the photos as they are part of the description.  We cannot make any guarantees as to the actual age of any items offered for sale, as opinions are known to vary from one expert to another.
Full USPS insurance coverage.  The Buddha will be carefully packaged using bubble wrap and a sturdy new cardboard box.  I usually ship daily except for Sundays and holidays.  Any excess shipping costs paid over the actual shipping costs will be refunded to the buyer.  I do not charge for packing materials.
Sold in the US only.  No international bids, please.  Will not ship outside the US.
I do not accept returns unless I make a significant error in describing the Reclining Buddha statue.  Please make note of this policy before bidding.  Please examine the photos to assess the condition of the vase for yourself.
This auction is for the single Buddha statue only.  No stands are included in this auction.  Other items shown in the photos are for display purposes only.