{"product_id":"antique-thai-lao-buddha-bronze-dhyana-36cm","title":"Antique Thai-Lao Buddha – Bronze, Dhyana Mudra, 36 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 36 × W 31 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated period:\u003c\/strong\u003e ca. 1850–1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thai-Lao border tradition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rattanakosin influence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated Buddha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dhyana Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heavy seated Buddha in Dhyana Mudra, with parallel robe folds and modelling associated with Rattanakosin-period influence in the Thai-Lao border region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth hands rest in the lap in the meditation gesture, emphasising contemplation and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze has a deep dark patina and an open underside retaining rough mineral casting-core material. The ca. 1850–1900 attribution is based on the combined stylistic and technical context rather than on the casting core alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDhyana Mudra places both hands in the lap and expresses concentration, balance and meditative absorption. Its symmetry reinforces the sculpture’s calm, inward-looking presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze surface shows tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear. 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":63361494516042,"sku":"309","price":1279.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-thai-lao-buddha-bronze-dhyana-36cm-hand-gesture-detail-01.jpg?v=1787914690","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-thai-lao-buddha-bronze-dhyana-36cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}