{"product_id":"17th-18th-century-tibetan-fire-gilt-bronze-buddha","title":"17th–18th Century Tibetan Fire-Gilt Bronze Buddha","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn important Tibetan Buddha in fire-gilt bronze, dated to the 17th–18th century. The sculpture combines a stable seated posture with the rich surface tradition of Himalayan ritual bronzes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistoric Tibetan gilding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFire gilding was used to transform bronze sacred images into luminous objects for temple and altar settings. Wear to exposed points and stronger gold in recessed areas creates a convincing record of age and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tibet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17th–18th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire-gilt bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composed posture and restrained expression belong to the visual language of Buddhist devotional sculpture. Balance, stillness and clearly readable gestures allow the image to function both as a sacred object and as a focused sculptural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurviving gilding, darker recessed areas and wear on raised details create a layered surface. The 12 photographs document the remaining finish, patina, casting and base from multiple viewpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361628373322,"sku":null,"price":2900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/17th-18th-century-tibetan-fire-gilt-bronze-buddha-surface-and-patina-detail-01.jpg?v=1787917610","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/17th-18th-century-tibetan-fire-gilt-bronze-buddha","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}