{"product_id":"antique-lanna-buddha-gilt-bronze-elephant-base-43cm","title":"Antique Northern Thai Lanna Buddha – Gilt Bronze, Elephant Base, 43 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43 cm | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.2 kg | \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Thailand \/ Lanna | \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e bronze with surviving gilding\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA substantial seated Shakyamuni Buddha distinguished by an unusual openwork base decorated with an elephant frieze. The combination of the heavy casting, gilt surface and distinctive support makes this a particularly strong Lanna-style object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha sits in bhumisparsha mudra above the elephant-decorated base. Elephants carry associations of strength and royal authority in Southeast Asian Buddhist visual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAttribution and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is attributed to the late 18th century, approximately 1750–1800. Gilding, copper corrosion, mineral accretions and retained casting material survive, but these features are not individually treated as proof of date or mercury gilding.\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\u003eSurviving gilding, darker recessed areas and wear on raised details create a layered surface. The 10 photographs document the remaining finish, patina, casting and base from multiple viewpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA antique northern thai lanna buddha with balanced display presence, combining its northern thailand \/ lanna | bronze with surviving gilding character with clearly readable sculptural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361496842570,"sku":"284","price":3475.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-lanna-buddha-gilt-bronze-elephant-base-43cm-front-view-01.jpg?v=1787914745","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-lanna-buddha-gilt-bronze-elephant-base-43cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}