2nd-3rd century A.D. or later. A bronze figure of Buddha Sakyamuni modelled in the round standing bare-footed on a double lotus flower podium, wearing a robe, ushnisha to the head, stylised facial features and hands in the mudra of fearlessness; pierced lug to reverse. Tibet House, An Exhibition at Tibet House New York from the Buckingham Collections, New York, 33, p.133 and no.234. 1.72 kg, 29.5 cm high (11 5/8 in.). Japanese private collection, 1971. Acquired through K. Takegami, Tokyo, Japan. ‘Buckingham Collection’, the late Nik Douglas (1944-2012), renowned author, curator and Asian art expert. Apanied by a copy of the relevant ‘Out of Uddiyana’ exhibition catalogue pages: Exhibition catalogue 33, p.133; and no.234, p.71. Apanied by a copy of Nik Douglas' catalogue page #093 with provenance and price of US$180,000.00. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is apanied by AIAD certificate no.11376-191878. [No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions .]