{"product_id":"19th-century-thai-bronze-buddha-bhumisparsha","title":"19th Century Thai Bronze Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large 19th-century Thai bronze Buddha seated in bhumisparsha mudra, the earth-touching gesture that marks the moment of enlightenment. The sculpture has the composed mass and strong frontal presence associated with later Thai temple imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEarth witness iconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe right hand descends toward the ground while the left rests in the lap. This asymmetrical gesture turns a stable seated figure into a narrative image of the Buddha calling the earth to witness his awakening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 10 photographs document the sculpture from multiple angles, including the reverse and base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 19th century thai bronze buddha in bhumisparsha mudra with balanced display presence, combining its thailand bronze character with clearly readable sculptural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361614315850,"sku":null,"price":1650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/19th-century-thai-bronze-buddha-bhumisparsha-hand-gesture-detail-01.jpg?v=1787917218","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/19th-century-thai-bronze-buddha-bhumisparsha","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}