Help with signed/numbered bronze or silver Amitabha buddha

Hello, my name is Michael and I am looking for to help in accurately identifying a Amitabha buddha statue I have.

I would sincerely appreciate your assistance with this. Rather unique design that of which I was told to be after an ivory tusk, albeit it is either bronze or silver, just designed in a tusk like curvature way. It's approximately 16" tall and weighs in at over 16lbs.

Numbered 3/20, is this a good thing or is it common? I've seen one similar curved one like this on a well know auction site, but no other and frankly do not know where to turn for help.

Thank you and I look forward to your response. r

 

it does have a bronze look to it.....so 16 pounds would not be unheard of...
also the 3 /20 could stand for a limited edition casting ...

an asian translation will be likely tomorrow...

the case image is very nice ....btw...

 

Well bummer no more info on this eh.
@komokwa What did you mean by case image?

Does anyone know where I can look or ask for help with this Buddha statue if not here?

Thank you.

 

It's a bit too stylised Chinese for me to work out the text, I'm better when it is Japanese or more standard form. The fact it says 3/20 suggesting a limited edition pretty much ensures it's post war 20th century though. Don't think I have ever seen it on something earlier.

 

@Asian Fever

 

I meant it looks very nice.........

( I can't get used to auto correct.....sorry... )

 

Please be patient for replies. Our members are all over the world, and not all sitting glued to their computers.

 

made in qing Dynasty . limited edition 3/20

looks a modern piece. Is it resin? (Resin made of copper powder)

 

Lots of scratching near the marks. Maybe somebody was trying to determine the material from which it is made?