Featured Small Sheet Silver Buddha-Like figure; Corner-Cap?

He's 2 3/8" high. 2 1/8" wide, 1" deep; weight is 12.5 gm. Sheet silver(?) is ~0.35 mm thick.

Appears to be made to cap or cover a corner of some odd configuration; note the holes beneath an' on each side...crudely punched, not drilled. Uncommon treatment of facial features for a Buddha, particularly the exaggerated nose, but I'm no expert. His nipples an' belly are showing through a garment? of clouds?...that's all guesswork, friends.

I have no idea how I acquired him, or when. He was black with tarnish yesterday, but cleaned up nicely, eh? If y'all can better illuminate this fellow, I'll be most grateful! Thanks for lookin'!

 

not sure if the sizes add up, but the holes on the sides are an interesting similarity

might be worth a thought

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-...terling-fingernail-protectors-44-c-0604f63abe

 

He looks like Hotei, a Buddist monk who is one of the Japanese gods of good fortune.

 

The one on the upper left seem very close...an' must have covered 2 or 3 fingers, like mine. I think you've hit it squarely, Charlie

 

There are some similar here that referred to decorations for children's clothes.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/110...are-three-piece-set-of?ref=elp_anchor_listing

Not doubting that Charlie's link is the same object but not sure about the practicality of them protecting fingers. They look like they would be awkward and not very ergonomic. .

 

That seems a more plausible explanation.

Ditto. Painful too, with those wide flanges. Besides, upper class Chinese and other (South)East Asians already had nailguards that covered the top of the finger as well. Those fit perfectly without the use of cords (yes, I have tried).