South East Asian Seated Statue of Buddha 17th-18th century A.D. A bronze figure of Buddha in 13th century style, on a lotus-flower disc base with lotus-petal rim; Buddha is seated on a low block, his legs spread, and his hands raised, wearing a tight-fitting ankle-length paridhana. 2.14 kg, 24 cm high (9 1/2 in.). Acquired 1960s to early 1970s. ‘Buckingham Collection’, the late Nik Douglas (1944-2012), renowned author, curator and Asian art expert.