Vintage Gilt Bronze Standing Maitreya Buddha Holding Gold Ingot

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This joyful vintage statue depicts a standing Maitreya Buddha (often referred to as the Laughing Buddha), a beloved figure in … Read more This joyful vintage statue depicts a standing Maitreya Buddha (often referred to as the Laughing Buddha), a beloved figure in Buddhist and folk traditions symbolizing contentment, happiness, and abundance. Crafted from solid bronze with a rich, gilded finish, the statue features a high-relief, repoussé, and chased construction technique, giving it exceptional depth and detail.

The Buddha is portrayed with a rotund figure, a broad, infectious smile, and a bald head. He wears flowing robes with deep, sculptural folds, accented with dark blue and red painted details along the hems and a red ribbon tied at the waist. A beaded necklace featuring a central auspicious symbol adorns his chest.

In a dynamic and celebratory pose, he stands with both arms raised high, holding a large, traditional gold ingot (sycee) above his head. The front of the ingot is inscribed with gilt characters. A red tassel hangs from his left side, and a small gourd is suspended near his right hip. The figure stands on a domed, golden-brown base decorated with a stylized red and gold fan or wave motif at the front. The base bears an engraved square seal mark containing characters on the underside. This piece is perfect for a home altar, office, or as a symbol of prosperity in a curated interior.

Dimensions:

Height: 24 cm (approx. 9.4 inches)

Length (Width across arms/base): 10 cm (approx. 3.9 inches)

Depth: 10 cm (approx. 3.9 inches)

Weight: 1700 g (approx. 3.7 lbs) See less