{"product_id":"antique-ladakh-bronze-buddha-bhumisparsha-1800-1850","title":"Mid-20th Century Nepalese Bronze Buddha in Bhumisparsha – 31 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 31 × W 21 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 3.9 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with natural patina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century, circa 1950–1970\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lotus base\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis substantial Nepalese bronze depicts Shakyamuni Buddha seated in meditation, with the right hand lowered in Bhumisparsha Mudra. The gesture marks the moment the Buddha called the earth to witness his enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe finely engraved robe, elegant lotus base and clearly defined facial features reflect Nepal's long bronze-casting tradition. A natural patina and minor age-related wear complement the sculpture's calm, balanced presence.\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 with natural patina surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 13 photographs document the sculpture from multiple angles, including the reverse and base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mid-20th century nepalese bronze buddha in bhumisparsha with balanced display presence, combining its nepal bronze with natural patina character with clearly readable sculptural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361628504394,"sku":"047","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/mid-20th-century-nepalese-bronze-buddha-bhumisparsha-seated-buddha-01.jpg?v=1787934328","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-ladakh-bronze-buddha-bhumisparsha-1800-1850","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}