Seated Bronze Buddha, Earth Touching w160 The colour and finish are

The colour and finish are original

The jars are created in Jingdezhen

the painting has worn to the darker base below

The shaped handles are typical of Shanxi design

The lattice shelf that sits above the feet is in a classic design from China's Ming dynasty

Seated Bronze Buddha, Earth Touching w160 The colour and finish areThe Buddha here is shown in a seated position, with the right hand pointing to the ground and the left resting on the lap facing upward. This posture is referred to as 'Calling the Earth to Witness' or 'Earth Touching' and depicts the Buddha at the moment of enlightenment. The figure is a reproduction in cast bronze, but with an aged finish with traces of gold to give an antique finish. Note that each figure is individually crafted so the actual