Tiny "laughing buddha" trinket I found today!

[Ziggurat]

Today I went MDing in a local park. I found a handful of clad...some pretty rocks...and THIS. I initially thought that it was a rock that was setting off my detector for some reason. Upon closer inspection it was a little hand carved "laughing buddha" statue! It is made of a silver colored metal that is NON-magnetic. I'm guessing lead or silver. It was throwing my detector a mixed signal. The bottom has what looks like a symbol stamped into it, but it could just be damage or something. The bottom also has fine lines in it like it was filed flat or run accross sandpaper. It weighs exactly 10.2 grams. Does anyone know what the age/origin of this thing might be, or it's metal composition? Thanks!

 

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[Breezie]

Since it is so tiny, it could be a dollhouse miniature.

Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Small Buddha Statue | eBay

Neat find Breezie

 

[Ziggurat]

I think it may be made of either lead of pewter, seeing as that would be easier to carve into. I found some things on etsy that look are EXTREMELY similar to the thing I found.

A Very Zen Pair of Men's Silver Smiling Buddha by Lynx2Cuffs

Sterling Silver Buddha Necklace Sterling Silver by sevgicharms

I can't find a spot where this little figurine was attached to anything though. MAYBE it was attached to something from the bottom, but there are no obvious weld/solder marks there.

 

[DCMatt]

Looks like Budai has popped out of his holder.



Search "Budai amulet" to see similar.

DCMatt