{"product_id":"antique-pair-thai-rattanakosin-buddhas-bronze-13cm","title":"Pair of Antique Thai Bronze Buddhas – 19th–20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatue A:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 13 × W 8.7 cm; 360 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatue B:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 12.7 × W 7.6 cm; 340 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 700 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th to mid-20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pair of small Thai bronze Buddhas seated on lotus bases, each with the right hand lowered in the earth-touching gesture and the left hand resting in the lap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth figures show a naturally aged dark patina and individual variations in modelling. Their undersides retain compacted reddish casting material with visible areas of oxidation.\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 surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 12 photographs document the sculpture from multiple angles, including the reverse and base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361461846346,"sku":"341","price":345.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/pair-antique-thai-bronze-buddhas-front.jpg?v=1787922442","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-pair-thai-rattanakosin-buddhas-bronze-13cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}