{"product_id":"antique-thai-sangkatchai-conch-bronze-12cm","title":"Antique Thai Sangkatchai in Conch – Bronze, 12.9 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 12.9 × W 4.5 cm | \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e bronze \/ copper alloy with gilt traces | \u003cstrong\u003eEstimated period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th–19th century | \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn unusual small Thai devotional image combining Phra Sangkatchai with the form of a conch shell. The compact object belongs to the popular Buddhist devotional tradition in which Sangkatchai is associated with contentment and abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe conch is an auspicious symbol used across South and Southeast Asian religious traditions. Here it forms the body of a portable Buddhist devotional image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAttribution and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe object is attributed to the 18th–19th century. The surface is heavily worn, with dark patina and surviving remnants of gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figure belongs to the wider visual culture of Asian Buddhist devotion, where posture, attributes and ornament communicate identity and ritual purpose. The complete photographic sequence helps these iconographic details remain readable from every side.\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 2 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":63361461125450,"sku":"376","price":185.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-thai-sangkatchai-conch-bronze-12cm-catalogue-view-01.jpg?v=1787914457","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-thai-sangkatchai-conch-bronze-12cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}