{"product_id":"antique-je-tsongkhapa-gilt-bronze-ladakh","title":"Antique Gilt Bronze Tsongkhapa – Ladakh, 40 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 40 × W 28.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper-based bronze with traces of original fire gilding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th–19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ladakh, Western Himalayas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Je Tsongkhapa, founder of the Gelug tradition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJe Tsongkhapa is seated in a composed teaching posture on a lotus base, with paired lotus flowers rising beside the shoulders. The monastic hat, teaching gesture and calm expression identify the Tibetan Buddhist master at the centre of the Gelug tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCasting and surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hollow-cast bronze was finished by hand. Traces of original fire gilding remain across the figure, while hand-punched decoration is visible on the hands, feet and robes. The varied lotus petals and engraved details retain the character of traditional workshop finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood overall condition, with natural wear, surface rubbing and localised loss of gilding consistent with age and devotional handling. The final photograph shows the open underside and rough casting interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361579188554,"sku":"435","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-gilt-bronze-tsongkhapa-ladakh-front.jpg?v=1787923589","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-je-tsongkhapa-gilt-bronze-ladakh","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}