18th-19th century A.D. A hollow-formed gilt-bronze figure of Buddha sitting cross-legged on a D-shaped base, the right hand in the Bhumisparsha mudra (gesture of touching the earth) and the left placed palm-upwards in the lap; open to the underside. 5.7 kg, 37 cm high (14 1/2 in."). Acquired 1955-1985. Private collection of Eric Saunders, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Private collection of an East Sussex gentleman. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions ]Condition Report: Fine condition.