{"product_id":"19th-century-thai-bronze-buddha-bhumisparsha-20-1cm","title":"19th Century Thai Bronze Buddha in Bhumisparsha – 20.1 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 20.1 × W 15.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1.3 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid bronze with rich natural patina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lotus pedestal with old clay traces and natural oxidation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 19th-century Thai bronze depicts the Buddha seated in the lotus position, with the right hand reaching down in Bhumisparsha Mudra and the left hand resting in the lap. The earth-touching gesture represents the moment of enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe serene expression, smooth modelling and finely worked lotus pedestal show careful lost-wax casting. A rich patina, natural oxidation and old clay traces at the base give the sculpture depth and historical character.\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 solid bronze with rich natural patina surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 7 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":63361628668234,"sku":"044","price":295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/19th-century-thai-bronze-buddha-bhumisparsha-bhumisparsha-hand-01.jpg?v=1787934389","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/19th-century-thai-bronze-buddha-bhumisparsha-20-1cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}