This ivory Buddha figure is depicted with a smiling countenance, showing dimples. He is finely carved with a set of well-defined eyes and teeth and has the elongated ears of the Buddha signifying his wisdom. He wears a long bead necklace and holds in his right hand a scrolled book that holds the Dharma, his teaching. The figure shows the soft yellow patina of old elephant ivory. He sits on a footed rosewood stand. (Late 19th – Early 20th Century)