"Ancient Asian Amulet Representing Buddha"
Probably 16th centuryDimensions: 11 x 8 x 4 cmMaterial: Stone or similar material (to be determined)Elegant and mysterious Asian amulet depicting Buddha in a meditative posture. This piece is finely carved in stone (or a similar material, to be confirmed), with stylized details typical of ancient Buddhist devotional objects. The patina, natural wear and the iconographic style suggest a probable dating to the 16th century, although a more detailed analysis could refine its exact geographical origin (Southeast Asia, Tibet, or Mughal India, for example).A sacred and protective object, this type of amulet was often carried on the person or kept in a personal shrine, used to attract blessings, inner peace and spiritual protection.Condition: Very good for its age, with a beautiful patina and slight losses testifying to its antiquity.