{"product_id":"antique-crowned-buddha-bronze-thailand-laos-19th-century","title":"Antique Crowned Buddha – Bronze, Thailand or Laos, 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eA substantial 19th-century crowned Buddha in bronze, attributed to the Thai-Lao cultural sphere. The figure combines the earth-touching gesture with elaborate royal regalia, presenting the Buddha as both enlightened teacher and spiritual sovereign.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProbable origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand or Laos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\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\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAttribution \u0026amp; Surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tall crown, jewellery and lotus base align with crowned Buddha types found across Thailand and Laos, sometimes connected with the Jambupati narrative. Because the precise regional workshop is undocumented, the title retains both possible origins rather than forcing a single attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntique condition with dark brown patina, copper-alloy oxidation, minor wear and retained casting material beneath the base.\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 bronze surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 12 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":63361445396810,"sku":"641","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-crowned-buddha-bronze-thailand-laos-19th-century-crown-detail-01.jpg?v=1787913650","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-crowned-buddha-bronze-thailand-laos-19th-century","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}