Unknown much about statue. Had this item since circa 2001 which I obtained in a storage unit auction from a service member who was storing items in Hawaii. Unknown age but suspect it’s hundred plus years old. Original owner was apparently USA special forces stationed in Thailand or Burma prior to putting in storage unit
9”+ tall with base 4”+ wide
Hello, this item is a small Southeast Asian bronze devotional figure, approximately 9 inches tall including its integral base, depicting a crowned seated deity or celestial figure in a relaxed lalitasana pose. Based on the facial modeling, tall tiered headdress, elongated ears, jewelry detailing, and overall posture, this sculpture aligns most closely with Thai or Burmese Buddhist-Hindu syncretic workshop production rather than classical Indian Hindu bronzes. The figure is hollow cast using the lost-wax method, with an open base showing casting residue, a typical feature of late 20th century temple and decorative bronzes from Thailand or Myanmar. The stylization of the anatomy, simplified garment folds, and uniform surface patina indicate modern production, most likely from the 1970s to 1990s, created for the tourist or decorative religious market rather than as an antique ritual object. Condition appears structurally sound, with age-like surface oxidation and handling wear but no major breaks or repairs visible from the images.
From a market perspective, comparable Thai or Burmese bronze devotional figures of this size and quality generally sell between USD 150 and USD 400 depending on casting quality and visual appeal. As this example shows standard workshop craftsmanship, lacks temple provenance, and is not attributable to an earlier regional school, its realistic current fair market value falls in the range of USD 200 to USD 350.