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A late 19th or early 20th century ancient bronze figure from India representing the historical Buddha Shakyamuni or Gautama Buddha, standing up on a lotus flower. The face features semiclosed eyes and thick curled hairs with chignon, and the perfection of dress folds signing the body. In the palm of the right hand, a flower. 24,92 x 7.87 x 5.51 inches (61 x 20 x 14 cm), 8.69 kg. PROVENANCE: Private collection, Italy