{"product_id":"antique-lan-na-shakyamuni-buddha-bronze-19th-century","title":"Antique Lan Na-Style Shakyamuni Buddha – Bronze, 19th Century, 52 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large 19th-century bronze Shakyamuni Buddha associated with the northern Thai Lan Na tradition, seated in bhumisparsha mudra on an unusually elaborate openwork throne. The 52 cm sculpture is heavily cast at 13.3 kg and combines a compact Buddha image with an architectural pedestal of scrolling openwork forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eForm and attribution\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha is seated with the right hand touching the earth, a central image in Theravada Buddhist art. The robust modelling, pronounced hair curls and raised ushnisha relate to northern Thai Buddhist traditions. Some decorative features of the throne also reflect broader Himalayan and regional influences; the attribution is therefore presented conservatively as Lan Na-style rather than as a narrowly defined workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBronze and openwork throne\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is hollow cast in bronze using a traditional lost-wax process. The openwork base is integral to the visual impact of the piece and shows hand-finished casting details, irregularities and an aged surface. The underside retains remnants of casting-core material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistoric condition with oxidation, patina, surface deposits, casting irregularities and wear. These features are visible throughout the photographic record and form part of the object’s aged character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Thailand \/ Lan Na cultural region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shakyamuni Buddha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 52 × W 36.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.3 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361442054474,"sku":"512","price":1875.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-lan-na-shakyamuni-buddha-bronze-front-view.jpg?v=1787893402","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-lan-na-shakyamuni-buddha-bronze-19th-century","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}