RARE Antique Laotian (Laos) Buddha Statue

A Rare Hand Carved  Antique Laotian Buddha. Traditional Laotian Buddha Hand Carved Out Of Tropical Hardwood In A Provincial And Stylistic Manner.  He Has An Elongated Body, Face And Long Block Like Earlobes. He Sits On A Modest Throne In The Meditating Pose  Slight Remains Of A Black Lacquer Base Covered By Small Remains Of Gold Gilding. The Statue Has Age Related Wear And Crazing. A Rare And Beautiful Statue From Laos.  Provenance: Obtained In Thailand From An Estate Of A Laotian Museum Curator.. Statue Origin: Laos, Measurements: 7.5 X 1.5  X 1.25  Inches.  Weight: Approximately  5 Ounces , Circa Late 19th Century.