Early 20th Century Authentic Asian Meditating Buddha Siddhartha Gautama Bust/Statue Copper Cold-Painted Ceramic c.1940s 8.5” Buddhism

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Authentic bust, metallic (copper) cold-painted terra cotta, collected by our anthropologist family member, believed to have been while living in … Read more Authentic bust, metallic (copper) cold-painted terra cotta, collected by our anthropologist family member, believed to have been while living in Asia in the 1940s - Indian sub-continent or Japan post-WWII during the occupation. 2 1/2 pounds (8.5H x 9W x 5D). This statue portrays the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, who was born as a prince in the kingdom of the Shakya clan (modern-day Nepal) around the 5th century BCE.
Statue has a delicate, serene face, elongated earlobes (from wearing heavy royal jewelry as a prince), and what would seem to be tightly curled hair. The curls actually represent snail shells that, according to legend, covered his head to protect him from the sun while he meditated. As usual, here he is shown meditating.
The statue represents spiritual enlightenment, discipline, and inner peace - Something one would indeed wish for its next owner. See less