{"product_id":"antique-ladakh-bronze-buddha-1780-1870-12cm","title":"Antique Ladakh Bronze Buddha – c. 1780–1870, 12 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 12 × W 7.4 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated period:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1780–1870\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ladakh, Western Himalaya\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated Buddha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact bronze Buddha seated on a single-lotus base, with the right hand lowered in the earth-touching gesture and the left hand resting in the lap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surface shows natural wear and mineral accretions. The open underside reveals a coarse, irregular casting interior with areas of green copper oxidation. The c. 1780–1870 dating is retained as the current art-historical attribution.\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 tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear. The 9 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":63361461092682,"sku":"375","price":169.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-ladakh-bronze-buddha-front.jpg?v=1787922223","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-ladakh-bronze-buddha-1780-1870-12cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}