Unusual Buddha, Very Unique & Difficult to Identify

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Very unusual Buddha- hard to identify- possibly Sri Lankan, and very early- up to 1,000 years old. Also maybe Thailand or Burma. Or? Unusual Lead or Silver/Lead Alloy. Never seen another like it. Solid-Cast. 3 inches tall, 4.5 inches on custom base. Very early Buddha.

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Unusual Buddha, Very Unique & Difficult to Identify

Lot 7621

Estimate $900-$1,000Jun 25, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

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