{"product_id":"17th-18th-century-himalayan-shakyamuni-buddha-aureole","title":"16th–17th Century Himalayan Shakyamuni Buddha with Aureole – 35 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 35 × W 27 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.4 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24k fire-gilded bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16th–17th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Himalayan region, likely Newar workshop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shakyamuni Buddha\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis early Himalayan temple sculpture presents Shakyamuni Buddha seated on a lotus throne within a detachable floral aureole and stepped architectural base. The darkened historic surface retains traces of original fire gilding across the robe, hair and ornamental details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction and workmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha figure and lotus throne were cast separately in the lost-wax process and assembled using traditional metalwork. The openwork aureole is decorated with leaves and flowers and is shown both attached and detached in the photographs. Hand-finished details remain visible across the figure, lotus throne and architectural base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSurface and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interior and underside show long-developed oxidation, including cuprite and malachite tones. Natural wear and surviving gilding record prolonged devotional handling. The fifteen photographs include all sides of the complete ensemble, the Buddha without the aureole, both undersides and the detached aureole from front and rear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361579254090,"sku":"406","price":5600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/himalayan-shakyamuni-buddha-aureole-front.png?v=1787924521","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/17th-18th-century-himalayan-shakyamuni-buddha-aureole","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}