ANTIQUE BUDDHA BRONZE STATUE CIRCA 18TH CENT

THAI STYLE HAPPY BUDDHA STATUE IS SEATED WITH BOTH HIS HANDS OVER HIS BELLY.  HE WEARS A SIMPLE ROBE IN THE MEDITATION POSE.  HE IS KNOWN AS THE FAT BUDDHA OF WEALTH AND PROSPERITY. THE  LAUGHING BUDDHA OF WEALTH & PROSPERITY. CONDITION: GOOD, FRONT RIGHT CORNER OF BASE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE. STATUE IS MUSEUM MOUNTED TO STAND STRAIGHT UPRIGHT. DEEP RICH PATINA OF GREEN BROWN AND GRAY.  MATERIAL: BRONZE ALLOY WITH HARD CLAY CORE. MEASUREMENTS: APPROXIMATELY 6.5 X 4.5 X 2 INCHES, WEIGHT: APPROXIMATELY 3 POUNDS. MUSEUM MOUNTED, CIRCA EARLY TO MID-19TH CENTURY.  CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE