Figurine - Buddha Florence Hallmarked - .925 silver

Charming smiling Buddha (Budai / Laughing Buddha) figurine, 925 Silver hallmarked FI (Firenze / Florence, Italy).

The figure is shown seated in the classic joyful pose, with a broad smiling face, large ears, exposed rounded belly and detailed draped robes. It is fully three-dimensional and well-cast with good surface detail.

Hallmarks:
925 (sterling silver) within an Oval
FI (Firenze / Florence province mark) and other Italian Silver hallmarks.

Specifications:
Weight: 50 grams
Dimensions: approx. 4 cm × 4.5 cm × 4.5 cm
Material: 925 quality sterling silver laminated over base core. Origin: Italy (Florence)

Period: mid-to-late 20th century (post-1968 Italian hallmarking system with provincial mark)

The base has a small circular recess (common on Italian silver figurines of this type). Comes with a soft organza pouch as shown.

Excellent decorative piece, ideal for collectors of Asian-inspired silver, Buddhist art or Italian silver

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Ref: CK1672