{"product_id":"18th-19th-century-sino-tibetan-bronze-buddha","title":"18th–19th Century Sino-Tibetan Fire-Gilt Bronze Buddha – 23.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 23.5 × W 18 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 2.4 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with original mercury fire gilding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th–19th century, late Qing period\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China with Tibetan Buddhist influence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shakyamuni Buddha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-closed lotus pedestal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Sino-Tibetan bronze depicts Shakyamuni Buddha seated on a lotus pedestal in Bhumisparsha Mudra. Subtle asymmetry, irregular engraved robe lines and non-uniform lotus lobes preserve the marks of hand modelling and traditional lost-wax casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal mercury fire gilding survives in protected exterior and interior areas. Natural patina, softened edges, layered oxidation and copper salt formation record age and ritual handling; no modern lacquer or restoration is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBhumisparsha Mudra is the earth-touching gesture associated with Shakyamuni calling the earth to witness his awakening. The lowered right hand turns the stable seated image into a direct reference to the moment of Enlightenment.\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 11 photographs document the remaining finish, patina, casting and base from multiple viewpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 18th–19th century sino-tibetan fire-gilt bronze buddha with balanced display presence, combining its china with tibetan buddhist influence bronze with original mercury fire gilding character with clearly readable sculptural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361630863690,"sku":"418","price":870.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/18th-19th-century-sino-tibetan-fire-gilt-bronze-buddha-bhumisparsha-hand-01.jpg?v=1787935352","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/18th-19th-century-sino-tibetan-bronze-buddha","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}