{"product_id":"antique-ushnishavijaya-namgyalma-himalayan-bronze-21cm","title":"Antique Ushnishavijaya (Namgyalma) – Himalayan Bronze, 21 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 21 × W 19 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.3 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze \/ copper alloy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Himalayan region, Nepal \/ Ladakh-influenced tradition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ushnishavijaya (Namgyalma)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three heads and eight arms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA substantial Himalayan image of Ushnishavijaya, known in Tibet as Namgyalma, represented with three heads and eight arms. The compact scale is offset by unusually heavy casting and a broad lotus base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUshnishavijaya is one of the principal longevity deities of Tibetan Buddhism. Her multiple heads and arms carry a complex programme of attributes associated with purification and longevity practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAttribution and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is attributed to a Nepal\/Ladakh-influenced Himalayan tradition of the 18th century. The open underside, dark olive-brown patina, rubbed surfaces and remnants of gilding are preserved as part of the historic surface. The attribution is not based on weight or oxidation alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUshnishavijaya is a Buddhist longevity deity traditionally represented with multiple faces and arms. The complex form communicates protection, purification and the overcoming of obstacles to long life.\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":63361459716426,"sku":"349","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/tibetaanse-ushnishavijaya-brons-godin.jpg?v=1787857845","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-ushnishavijaya-namgyalma-himalayan-bronze-21cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}