{"product_id":"antique-burmese-shakyamuni-buddha-alms-bowl-bronze-57cm","title":"Antique Burmese Shakyamuni Buddha with Alms Bowl – Bronze, 57 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 57 × W 41 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.2 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy cast bronze \/ copper alloy with lacquer and gilt traces\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burma \/ Myanmar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandalay–Shan tradition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attributed to the late 19th century, circa 1880\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA monumental Burmese Shakyamuni seated in \u003cem\u003ebhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/em\u003e. A small alms bowl or \u003cem\u003epatra\u003c\/em\u003e rests in the left hand, an uncommon detail that links the image to the monastic life of the historical Buddha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is unusually heavy for its size and retains black and red lacquer, gilt traces, deep patina and old casting material. These physical features are recorded as part of the object's construction and history without being used as stand-alone proof of an exact date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntique condition with extensive surface wear, lacquer and gilt losses, patina and age-related marks.\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 14 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":63361459388746,"sku":"571","price":2850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-burmese-shakyamuni-buddha-alms-bowl-bronze-57cm-surface-and-patina-detail-01.jpg?v=1787914138","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-burmese-shakyamuni-buddha-alms-bowl-bronze-57cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}