A FINELY CAST AND ENGRAVED SINO-TIBETAN GILT COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF A SEATED BUDDHA 17th/18th century or earlier The Buddha separately cast from the base, right hand in vitarka mudra, holding a bottle in left hand, with an unusual engraved scrolled collar, underside with stipple-engraved double vajra. H: 8 1/2 in. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Alexander Weddell, Richmond, Virginia. Deaccessioned by The Virginia House Museum to benefit future preservation, acquisitions, and care of collections.