{"product_id":"antique-thai-bronze-kneeling-temple-guardians-pair","title":"Pair of Antique Thai Bronze Kneeling Temple Guardians","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 56 × W 20 cm each\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 15 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast bronze with surviving traces of historic gilding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century, circa 1850–1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair of male and female temple guardians\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kneeling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anjali Mudra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional lost-wax casting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA substantial matched pair of Thai bronze temple guardians representing a male and female figure. Both kneel with the hands joined before the chest in Anjali Mudra, a gesture of reverence, welcome and devotion associated with sacred thresholds and temple settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze surfaces retain traces of historic gilding together with deep brown and green patina and age-related wear. The pair is attributed to the 19th century, circa 1850–1900, following the earlier catalogue record for this same set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuardian figures traditionally marked entrances and sacred spaces. The paired male and female format combines protective symbolism with balance, while the kneeling Anjali gesture expresses humility toward the sacred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAge-related wear, patina and partial loss of gilding are visible across both figures. The 26 photographs document the matched pair from multiple angles, including surface, hands, crowns and bases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361579876682,"sku":null,"price":1490.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-thai-bronze-kneeling-temple-guardians-pair-catalogue-view-01.jpg?v=1787916784","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-thai-bronze-kneeling-temple-guardians-pair","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}