{"product_id":"antique-himalayan-gilt-medicine-buddha-painted","title":"Antique Himalayan Gilt Bronze Medicine Buddha – 33.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 33.5 × W 22 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 3.4 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with surviving fire gilding and polychrome\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not securely established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Himalayan region\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhaisajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed with fitted base plate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA substantial seated Medicine Buddha modelled on a double lotus base. The lowered right hand holds a plant stem, while the left supports a small healing vessel. Finely incised borders articulate the robe across the shoulders, sleeves and crossed legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurviving fire gilding remains across the face, torso, robe and base. Painted details are preserved at the eyes and lips, with dark blue pigment defining the hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDating\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aged gilding, polychrome, patina and interior casting evidence are important material observations, but the current documentation does not support a defensible century. The sculpture is therefore catalogued without a speculative period attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surface shows natural wear and patina, including abrasion to exposed gilded areas. Separate inspection images document the thick-walled interior casting with oxidation and mineral deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361580269898,"sku":"459","price":1290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-himalayan-gilt-bronze-medicine-buddha-front.jpg?v=1787925483","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-himalayan-gilt-medicine-buddha-painted","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}