This vintage bronze statue depicts what is likely the Medicine Buddha (Bhaishajyaguru), identified by the slight rubbing on the figure’s lap where a medicine urn once rested or was held — a detail often emphasized in devotional contact over time. The statue features a classic arched mandorla with flame motif and is mounted on a removable wooden platform with a burnished black finish, showing honest wear consistent with age.

The mandorla-style halo, attached with a rear pin and square bracket, features a petal and flame motif and is removable. The statue is mounted on a wooden platform (included), which has a burnished finish and shows wear consistent with age.

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Construction Details:

The figure is cast hollow, using midcentury methods typical of devotional bronzework. Visible solder seams and casting lines attest to its authentic, multi-part fabrication rather than modern replication.

The statue may have been spray-painted gold at a later time. The mandorla has been selectively cleaned, intentionally revealing both the underlying bronze surface and remnants of an artificial green patina, likely applied post-production for aesthetic aging effect. These restorations help reveal both the original character of the bronze and prior cosmetic treatments.

Measurements:

• Statue height (without base): approx. 6.5 inches (16.5 cm)

• Base width: approx. 3 inches (7.6 cm)

• Total height with base: approx. 7 inches (17.8 cm)

• Weight (with base): approx. 1 lb 2 oz (510 grams)

• Material: Cast bronze with partial gold paint and artificial green patina

• Base: Wooden, aged finish, included

This is a devotional object, not a reproduction, with authentic wear and signs of veneration. Ideal for collectors of Buddhist art, vintage metalwork, or spiritual artifacts. Ships securely packed and insured.