A Chinese bronze statuette of Buddha seated in the lotus position dating from the Ming dynasty or earlier. The Buddha sits on a double lotus pedestal and holds a string of prayer beads in his hands. Dimensions are: 6 inches tall X 4 1/8 inches wide, 15.2 cm X 10.5 cm. Weight: 850 grams. All measurements are approximate. High resolution images can be found here Condition: It has age appropriate wear. Provenance: From a private New York City collection.