{"product_id":"antique-bronze-padmasambhava-guru-rinpoche-18th-19th","title":"Antique Bronze Padmasambhava – 18th–19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique bronze image of Padmasambhava, or Guru Rinpoche, dating to the 18th–19th century and made within the Tibetan-Himalayan Buddhist tradition. His distinctive appearance identifies the tantric master who is revered as a foundational figure of Buddhism in Tibet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGuru Rinpoche\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePadmasambhava is represented not as a Buddha but as an enlightened teacher with highly specific ritual attributes and dress. Sculptures of this kind were central to lineage devotion and tantric practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Padmasambhava \/ Guru Rinpoche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tibet \/ Himalayas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th–19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePadmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, is revered as a foundational teacher of Tibetan Buddhism. His distinctive headdress, robes and ritual attributes make the subject immediately recognisable within Himalayan art.\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 16 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":63361604976970,"sku":null,"price":1650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-bronze-padmasambhava-guru-rinpoche-18th-19th-catalogue-view-01.jpg?v=1787918407","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-bronze-padmasambhava-guru-rinpoche-18th-19th","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}