{"product_id":"18th-19th-century-burmese-bronze-kneeling-anjali","title":"18th–19th Century Burmese Bronze Kneeling Buddha in Anjali – 21.7 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 21.7 × W 9 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1.7 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with natural brown patina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th–19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myanmar \/ Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anjali Mudra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kneeling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis old bronze Buddha is shown in a rare kneeling posture, with both hands joined at the chest in Anjali Mudra. The gesture expresses reverence, greeting and spiritual humility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA calm expression, elongated ushnisha and finely cast monastic robes define the figure. The naturally aged brown patina adds depth and records the devotional life of the bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnjali Mudra joins the hands before the chest as a gesture of reverence, greeting and spiritual humility. In a kneeling figure, the gesture creates an especially focused image of devotion.\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 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":63361630241098,"sku":"021","price":325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/18th-19th-century-burmese-bronze-kneeling-buddha-anjali-anjali-hands-01.jpg?v=1787934873","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/18th-19th-century-burmese-bronze-kneeling-anjali","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}