Hand Forged Bronze Seated Buddha Statuette W/Polychrome & Gilt Gold Finish - This beautiful piece is a hand forged, bronze seated Buddha statuette. The buddha is finished with gilt gold, and his clothing has been elaborately decorated in reds, greens, and blues. The buddha wears the swastika on his chest, as he is often depicted in Eastern civilizations. In Buddhism, a Swastika represents resignation, good fortune, prosperity, and longevity. It is usually found in the images of Buddha on his chest, palms, soles of feet. It is called the WAN symbol in Chinese and MAN in Japanese. The word Swastika is derived from the Sanskrit and means, "conducive to well- being". Svasti in Sanskrit is translated as, "It is well". The piece is in superb, original condition with well preserved pigments. Measures 12"H x 8.5"W x 7.5"D.