{"product_id":"antique-burmese-mandalay-buddha-gilt-wood-64cm","title":"Antique Burmese Mandalay Buddha – Gilt Wood, 64 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 64 × W 54 cm | \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myanmar | \u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e ca. 1880–1920\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large carved-wood Mandalay Buddha seated in bhumisparsha mudra. The figure retains warm gilding over traditional red lacquer and inset eyes that give the face the characteristic intensity of Burmese devotional sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe earth-touching gesture refers to Shakyamuni's enlightenment. Mandalay sculpture often combines soft facial modelling with rich surface treatment and a strong frontal presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistoric wear to gilding and lacquer, visible age-related surface variation and old wood movement. The inset eyes and much of the decorative finish remain present.\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 carved wood retains visible grain, tool-work and naturally varied colour. The 9 photographs document the carving, profiles, reverse and age-related surface character as part of the condition assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361459781962,"sku":"386","price":1985.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-burmese-mandalay-buddha-gilt-wood-64cm-surface-and-patina-detail-01.jpg?v=1787914226","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-burmese-mandalay-buddha-gilt-wood-64cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}