{"product_id":"20th-century-nepalese-gilt-bronze-shakyamuni","title":"20th Century Nepalese Gilt Bronze Shakyamuni – 27 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 27 × W 15 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shakyamuni Buddha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begging bowl in the left hand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA solid Nepalese gilt bronze Shakyamuni Buddha seated on a cast lotus pedestal. The right hand extends toward the earth in Bhumisparsha Mudra, while the left hand holds a begging bowl. Engraved dragon and cloud motifs ornament the robe, and the gilded surface shows natural patina and light wear.\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","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361616281930,"sku":"104","price":390.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/20th-century-nepalese-gilt-bronze-shakyamuni-01.jpg?v=1787931128","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/20th-century-nepalese-gilt-bronze-shakyamuni","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}