{"product_id":"antique-thai-rattanakosin-buddha-gilt-bronze-44cm","title":"Antique Thai Rattanakosin Buddha – Gilt Bronze, 44 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 44 × W 33 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.2 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th to early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rattanakosin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heavy seated Thai Buddha in Rattanakosin style, with elongated proportions, a tall flame finial and a richly modelled double lotus base. Old gilding survives over a red underlayer and darker bronze surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe right hand forms Bhumisparsha Mudra, the earth-touching gesture associated with the enlightenment of Shakyamuni.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDating and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is attributed to the 19th or early 20th century. The open underside retains old clay\/sand core material. Surface wear, oxidation and rubbed gilding are visible throughout.\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 11 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":63361460207946,"sku":"397","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-thai-rattanakosin-buddha-gilt-bronze-44cm-surface-and-patina-detail-01.jpg?v=1787914314","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-thai-rattanakosin-buddha-gilt-bronze-44cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}