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The statue is about 10” and non-magnetic.
Is it possible to estimate the period and cultural origin?
Would greatly appreciate your time and help 🙏

tony

The surface seems to be made of several layers: underneath metallic base, dark/black layer, red color layer, and finally the gold leaf layer.

Based on thorough computational digital search and analysis, the findings can be summarized as follows:
- Thin walls
- An interior spiral ridge pattern consistent with the type of interior surface preservation seen in authenticated Yuan lost-wax bronzes
- Presence of a red bole lacquer layer
- Facial proportions consistent with the Yuan Buddhist court style
“Given these characteristics (described in much details), a Yuan attribution appears more plausible than Qing or late Ming, and remains competitive with an early Ming dating.”

Does this conclusion make sense? While informative and helpful, the algorithm may be biased depending on the contextual inputs and reference data sources?!
Of course, without much physical testing and close examination, it is hard to judge from just a few photos! Just hope that one(s) might have had the experience and knowledge to share 🙏

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