{"product_id":"antique-thai-shakyamuni-buddha-inlaid-eyes-19th-century","title":"Antique Thai Shakyamuni Buddha – Inlaid Eyes, 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSiam \/ Thailand | Rattanakosin period | 19th century | Copper alloy | H 40.5 × W 31.5 cm | 4.8 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 19th-century Thai Shakyamuni Buddha is distinguished by its \u003cstrong\u003einlaid eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e, high flame-shaped ushnisha and broad stepped lotus base. The Buddha sits in meditation with both hands resting in the lap in \u003cstrong\u003edhyana mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture combines Rattanakosin-period taste with references to earlier Thai forms. Its gold-toned surface has worn unevenly through handling and cleaning, while turquoise-green copper corrosion is concentrated around the hair curls and other protected areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInlaid eyes and meditative iconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe light eye material and dark pupils give the face an unusually focused expression. The long earlobes, lowered gaze and symmetrical hand position reinforce the meditative character of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical observations\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMacrophotography, digital microscopy and 365 nm ultraviolet examination have documented traditional casting and polishing marks, copper-related corrosion, an internal mineral casting core and age-related changes around the eye inlays. These observations are useful supporting evidence for the sculpture's manufacture and surface history, but no single test is treated as proof of date on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shakyamuni Buddha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Siam \/ Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rattanakosin, 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inlaid eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dhyana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 40.5 × W 31.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe historic surface shows wear to the gold-toned finish, turquoise and darker corrosion, small scratches, casting irregularities and old residues. The tip of the ushnisha has an old loss or damage. The open underside retains part of the casting core. Detailed photographs document these features closely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361425703242,"sku":"732","price":980.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-thai-shakyamuni-buddha-inlaid-eyes-front-view.jpg?v=1787861193","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-thai-shakyamuni-buddha-inlaid-eyes-19th-century","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}