Bronze Buddha statue standing on top of lotus flower on the back of giant turtle. Approximately 14 lbs and 18 inches tall and 7 inches wide. Very little surface damage
Category
China
Medium
Bronze
Distinguishing marks
None
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
18 in tall 7.5 inches wide. Weighs approximately 14 lbs
Some pieces really require a physical examination to determine what they are made of. Quite often these pieces were actually made out of spelter, a zinc alloy that is often plated or painted to resemble copper or bronze or brass. If you scratch under the base of spelter pieces it will show a pewter/ silver color under the copper brass or bronze finish.
Some pieces really require a…
Some pieces really require a physical examination to determine what they are made of. Quite often these pieces were actually made out of spelter, a zinc alloy that is often plated or painted to resemble copper or bronze or brass. If you scratch under the base of spelter pieces it will show a pewter/ silver color under the copper brass or bronze finish.