{"title":"Featured Selection","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"antique-ayutthaya-buddha-gilt-bronze-17th-18th-century","title":"Antique Ayutthaya Buddha – Gilt Bronze, 17th–Early 18th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThailand (Siam) | Ayutthaya period | 17th–early 18th century | Bronze | H 19 × W 12 cm | 1.2 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compact Thai Buddha is a finely balanced example of the later Ayutthaya sculptural tradition. Cast in a copper-rich bronze alloy, the figure retains traces of an older gilded surface over a brown, naturally cracked lacquer-like layer. Its proportions and facial modelling show characteristics associated with the later U-Thong C tradition as it continued into Ayutthaya-period production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha is seated in \u003cstrong\u003evirasana\u003c\/strong\u003e and performs the \u003cstrong\u003ebhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e, the earth-touching gesture associated with Shakyamuni's enlightenment. The restrained modelling, compact torso and strongly defined base give the sculpture a quiet monumentality despite its relatively small size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAyutthaya bronze Buddha\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAyutthaya bronzes were produced for temples, monasteries and private devotional settings across the Siamese kingdom. This example combines a traditional cast-bronze construction with a surface that has changed gradually through handling, oxidation and loss of gilding. The remaining gold-toned areas sit within deeper recesses rather than forming a uniform modern coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shakyamuni Buddha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand (Siam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ayutthaya, 17th–early 18th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper-rich bronze alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traces of historic gilding over a brown lacquer-like layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 19 × W 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe historic casting core remains visible within the sculpture and forms part of its original manufacture. Old cracking, small losses, deposits, worn gilding and uneven patination are present throughout and are consistent with the object's long history. 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The robe retains traces of red lacquer, worn gilding and small mirror-glass elements, a decorative language closely associated with Burmese temple sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is attributed to the late 19th to early 20th century, circa 1880–1920, based on its Mandalay style, traditional carved-wood construction and layered lacquer, gilding and mirror-glass surface. The extensive wear, losses and historic repairs are consistent with prolonged age and devotional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOlder condition with lacquer and gilt loss, missing inlay, cracks, patina and normal historic repairs or surface variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBhumisparsha Mudra is the earth-touching gesture associated with Shakyamuni calling the earth to witness his awakening. 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