{"product_id":"18th-19th-century-nepalese-fire-gilt-bronze-buddha-head","title":"c. 1750–1850 Himalayan Fire-Gilt Bronze Buddha Head – 12 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 12 × W 8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 300 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollow-cast bronze with original fire-gilding residues\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e circa 1750–1850\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal or Northern India, Himalayan region\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shakyamuni Buddha head\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e One ear intact, the other broken; no repairs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Himalayan devotional fragment presents Shakyamuni Buddha with a peaceful expression, elongated earlobes, clearly defined urna, spiral curls and an upward flame ushnisha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal fire gilding survives in recessed areas beneath a deep green and black mineral patina. The head is traditionally hollow-cast; granular oxidation is visible through the opening at the left temple. The broken ear remains unrestored and no modern coating is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented without the full body, a Buddha head concentrates attention on the meditative expression, elongated earlobes, hair treatment and ushnisha. Surface and silhouette become especially important to the sculpture’s impact.\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":63361630929226,"sku":"236","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/circa-1750-1850-himalayan-fire-gilt-bronze-buddha-head-serene-face-01.jpg?v=1787935455","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/18th-19th-century-nepalese-fire-gilt-bronze-buddha-head","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}