A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, SRI LANKA, 18TH TO 19TH CENTURYHeavily cast, seated in dhyanasana atop a low spreading base, the hands folded in dhyana mudra, dressed in a loose, pleated robe draped over his left shoulder, the face with a serene expression marked by heavy-lidded eyes and full lips, flanked by elongated earlobes, the hair in tight curls and surmounted by an ushnisha.Provenance: From the collection of a Hungarian diplomat. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, few small nicks, light surface scratches, and expected casting flaws.Weight: 3,366 g Dimensions: Height 21.7 cmLiterature comparison:Compare a related bronze figure of Buddha, 18th century, in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, accession number IS.127-1964.