{"product_id":"19th-century-southeast-asian-bronze-buddha-head-25cm","title":"19th Century Southeast Asian Bronze Buddha Head – 25 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 25 × W 9.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1.5 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Later black display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn antique bronze Buddha head with a calm, meditative expression, lowered eyes, elongated earlobes and dense spiral curls rising to a rounded ushnisha. The head originally formed part of a complete figure or architectural setting and is now presented on a later metal display mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surface carries a naturally developed patina with green and brown oxidation embedded across the face, ears and hair. Softened high points and handling wear are consistent with age, while the facial modelling remains clear and balanced.\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\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":63361588920650,"sku":"452","price":390.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/19th-century-southeast-asian-bronze-buddha-head-front.jpg?v=1787926329","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/19th-century-southeast-asian-bronze-buddha-head-25cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}