20TH C. BRONZE SHAN BUDDHA

A companion piece to the other Shan buddha that came from Hong Kong.  Substantial, at 15" high.  The oxidation of the iron in the metal has produced a lovely rust colored patination.  The Burmese started putting iron into their bronzes in the later 19th century.  This may be that old, but I am not sure, and therefore it is not being sold as antique.  A very peaceful and lovely figure.