{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-manjushri-bronze-gilt-traces-32cm","title":"Antique Tibetan Manjushri – Bronze with Gilt Traces, 32 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 32 × W 23 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 4 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with surviving gilt traces\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tibetan \/ Himalayan Buddhist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attributed to the late 18th–19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA substantial Manjushri, Bodhisattva of wisdom, accompanied by the sword that cuts through ignorance and the book associated with transcendent knowledge. The strong iconography and calm seated pose give the sculpture a clear Vajrayana identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-finished decoration, old patina and surviving gilding remain visible. These features support an older devotional history but do not independently prove the proposed date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntique condition with gilt wear, patina, oxidation and age-related surface marks.\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 15 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":63361578467658,"sku":"170","price":650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-tibetan-manjushri-bronze-gilt-traces-32cm-surface-and-patina-detail-01.jpg?v=1787916584","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-manjushri-bronze-gilt-traces-32cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}