{"product_id":"antique-thai-ayutthaya-buddha-bronze-17th-18th-century","title":"Antique Thai Ayutthaya Buddha – Bronze, 17th–18th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact Thai bronze Buddha seated in bhumisparsha mudra on a double-lotus throne. The strong silhouette, flame finial and surviving traces of gilded surface are characteristic of later Ayutthaya devotional bronzes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ayutthaya tradition, 17th–early 18th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with traces of historic gilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe open underside retains old core material and an iron core support. Green, brown and red corrosion products are integrated into the surface, while protected areas preserve remnants of gold. These observations support traditional manufacture and age but are not presented as laboratory proof of an exact year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntique condition with worn gilding, mineral patina, oxidation and casting irregularities. The historical surface has been left intact.\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 9 photographs document the remaining finish, patina, casting and base from multiple viewpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361444282698,"sku":"650","price":895.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-thai-ayutthaya-buddha-bronze-17th-18th-century-catalogue-view-01.jpg?v=1787918916","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-thai-ayutthaya-buddha-bronze-17th-18th-century","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}