{"product_id":"antique-northern-thai-lanna-buddha-gilt-teak-19th-century","title":"Antique Northern Thai Lanna Buddha – Gilt Teak, 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 24.5 × W 8.5 cm | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 g | \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Thailand | \u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small hand-carved Lanna Buddha made from a single piece of teak, retaining areas of red lacquer and older gilding. The long flame finial, compact body and devotional surface are characteristic of Northern Thai wooden temple sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha is seated in bhumisparsha mudra, the earth-touching gesture associated with the enlightenment of Shakyamuni.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistoric surface with worn gilding, lacquer losses, shrinkage cracks and an old repair at the rear of the base. The wear is consistent with an object that has had a long functional life.\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 carved wood retains visible grain, tool-work and naturally varied colour. The 7 photographs document the carving, profiles, reverse and age-related surface character as part of the condition assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA antique northern thai lanna buddha – gilt teak, 19th century with compact, display-friendly scale, combining its northern thailand | character with clearly readable sculptural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361455751498,"sku":"607","price":295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-northern-thai-lanna-buddha-gilt-teak-19th-century-hand-gesture-detail-01.jpg?v=1787913897","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-northern-thai-lanna-buddha-gilt-teak-19th-century","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}