Kneeling monk little statue

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  1. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    IMG_3344.jpeg IMG_3340.jpeg IMG_3343.jpeg IMG_3342.jpeg IMG_3341.jpeg IMG_3345.jpeg Hi all,I have had this for few years (obviously that doesn’t mean anything)The metal is very slightly magnetic. Maybe painted bronze? Possible age please? Standing about 13cm tall. Weighs about 750g. Thanks for any responses

    @Any Jewelry
    Hi AJ,I had some time to go find this. Please tell me what you think. Thank you
     
    Boland, Jun 8, 2025
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is a charming gilded bronze Buddha from Thailand, kneeling in prayer.
    The gilding looks painted and it is, a gold and mercury mix which is painted on and fired. The mercury evaporates and the gold remains (don't try this at home). The term is fire gilding.
    There is not much wear on the base. My guess is mid-20th century.
     
    Any Jewelry, Jun 8, 2025
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  3. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    Good to know AJ. Many thanks for the information and for sharing your knowledge. The process definitely sounds potentially problematic to your health (but very interesting)
     
    Boland, Jun 8, 2025
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