{"product_id":"17th-century-himalayan-bronze-buddha-alms-bowl","title":"17th Century Himalayan Bronze Buddha with Alms Bowl – 23.8 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 23.8 × W 19 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 2.4 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with natural brown patina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Himalayan region \/ Tibet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shakyamuni Buddha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dhyana Mudra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patra alms bowl\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Himalayan bronze depicts Shakyamuni Buddha seated in meditation, with both hands resting in Dhyana Mudra around a patra alms bowl. The calm composition expresses concentration and inner balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInlaid eyes give the face a vivid presence, while the flame-like ushnisha and finely cast monastic robes complete the figure. The bronze retains a naturally aged brown patina and an old casting interior visible beneath the base.\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 bronze with natural brown patina surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 9 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":63361630404938,"sku":"019","price":3790.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/17th-century-himalayan-bronze-buddha-alms-bowl-inlaid-eyes-01.jpg?v=1787934950","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/17th-century-himalayan-bronze-buddha-alms-bowl","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}