The figure is depicted seated in meditation with hands in dhyana mudra, resting over a pronounced rounded abdomen—an essential and defining feature of Sangkhachai iconography. The face is softly modeled with a serene, gently smiling expression, elongated earlobes, and simplified features characteristic of early Lao Buddhist sculpture. Cast in bronze using traditional lost wax method, the figure is hollow with an open base, and sits on a broad, slightly flared pedestal. The surface displays a rich, naturally developed dark brown to deep green patina, with areas of mineral encrustation and wear consistent with significant age. The robe is minimally defined, draped over one shoulder in keeping with regional stylistic conventions. The overall form—compact, rounded, and expressive—together with the casting technique and surface condition, firmly supports a 17th–18th century Lao origin. Details Origin: Laos Subject: Phra Sangkhachai (Sangkhachai), prosperity monk Material: Bronze Height: 14 cm Tradition: Lan Xang period style Construction: lost wax cast with integral base Condition Good antique condition with extensive age-related wear, including patina variation, encrustation, and surface erosion consistent with early Southeast Asian bronzes. No hidden damage or repairs.