{"product_id":"19th-20th-century-thai-bronze-buddha-bhumisparsha-6-5cm","title":"19th–20th Century Thai Bronze Buddha in Bhumisparsha – 6.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 6.5 × W 3 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th–20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated Buddha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small Thai bronze Buddha seated on a detailed lotus base. The right hand extends downward in Bhumisparsha Mudra, the earth-touching gesture associated with the moment of enlightenment, while the left hand rests in the lap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe compact devotional image retains a dark, naturally aged surface with wear to the face, robe and raised lotus details. The closed underside shows horizontal abrasion from handling and display.\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\u003eThe bronze surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 8 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":63361594687818,"sku":"148","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/thai-bronze-buddha-bhumisparsha-lotus-base-front.jpg?v=1787928524","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/19th-20th-century-thai-bronze-buddha-bhumisparsha-6-5cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}