{"product_id":"16th-17th-century-japanese-solid-bronze-meditation-buddha","title":"16th–17th Century Japanese Solid Bronze Meditation Buddha – 7.5 cm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 7.5 × W 7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16th–17th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated meditation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dhyana Mudra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEarly Japanese meditation Buddha\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compact Japanese Buddha is cast in solid bronze and has an unusually substantial weight for its size. The figure sits with both hands resting in meditation, while the robe folds frame the torso in a restrained, balanced composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surface shows deep natural wear from centuries of handling and devotional use, especially around the head, shoulders and raised areas. The underside carries stamped marks associated with its import into The Hague around 1900. No modern restoration or artificial ageing is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDhyana Mudra places both hands in the lap and expresses concentration, balance and meditative absorption. Its symmetry reinforces the sculpture’s calm, inward-looking presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe solid bronze surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 11 photographs document the sculpture from multiple angles, including the reverse and base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361631813962,"sku":"172","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/16th-17th-century-japanese-solid-bronze-buddha-close-front-view.jpg?v=1787937460","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/16th-17th-century-japanese-solid-bronze-meditation-buddha","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}