19th century, a finely carved Buddha with elongated fingers and earlobes, a serene face with eyes almost fully closed in meditation, tall finial to his ushnisha, seated on a lobed blanket supported by a group of five elephants, the reverse of the sculpture has a rectangular open niche.

23 1/2 in.

From the Collection of the late Ronald and Elizabeth Sher, Pittsboro, North Carolina

Stress crack to wood down center front from blanket through base; some rubbing and wear to surface, especially around the Buddha's lap area; felt attached to underside.