{"product_id":"antique-newar-bronze-buddha-vitarka-mudra","title":"Antique Nepalese Bronze Buddha in Vitarka Mudra – 28.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 28.5 × W 19 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.8 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollow-cast bronze with traces of 24k fire gilding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17th–18th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal, Himalayan Newar tradition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitarka Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis seated Buddha raises the right hand in the teaching gesture while the left rests open in the lap. The figure sits on a single lotus pedestal, with engraved robe borders and geometric workshop symbols integrated into the hands, arm and legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNewar casting and surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture was produced by the lost-wax process in a Himalayan Newar atelier. Traces of original fire gilding survive in protected recesses beneath a naturally developed dark patina. The hand-finished ornament and varied surface retain the character of pre-industrial devotional casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze is hollow-cast. The final photograph shows the open underside with its non-uniform casting texture, layered oxidation and mineral deposits. Natural wear is visible throughout; no modern coating or restoration is apparent in the photographed concealed areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361579483466,"sku":"429","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-nepalese-bronze-buddha-vitarka-front.jpg?v=1787924683","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-newar-bronze-buddha-vitarka-mudra","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}