{"product_id":"18th-19th-century-himalayan-fire-gilt-bronze-buddha","title":"18th–19th Century Tibetan Fire-Gilt Bronze Buddha – 38 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 38 × W 26.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 4.6 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with surviving fire gilding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th–19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tibet \/ Himalayan region\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollow cast by the lost-wax method\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA substantial seated Buddha touching the earth with the right hand in Bhumisparsha Mudra, the gesture associated with the moment of enlightenment. The figure is modelled in meditation on a broad lotus base, with a restrained robe draped across the left shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze surface has a naturally developed patina and areas of devotional wear. Remnants of the original fire gilding survive in protected recesses and around the robe. A minor old dent is visible at the chin; the sculpture remains structurally stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe open underside exposes the hollow, hand-cast construction, including asymmetrical interior walls and the rough ritual opening. No modern fillers or mechanical components are present.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361582661962,"sku":"453","price":1690.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/18th-19th-century-tibetan-fire-gilt-bronze-buddha-front.jpg?v=1787926206","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/18th-19th-century-himalayan-fire-gilt-bronze-buddha","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}