{"product_id":"burmese-mandalay-bronze-buddha-elephant-base","title":"Burmese Mandalay Bronze Buddha on Elephant Base – 37.6 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 37.6 × W 24 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 3.6 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with natural patina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandalay period, 19th–20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myanmar (Burma)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Burmese bronze depicts Shakyamuni Buddha seated in meditation with the right hand lowered in Bhumisparsha Mudra, the earth-touching gesture associated with enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pedestal is richly decorated with elephants, a central figure and Wheel of Dharma motifs. The composed expression, elegant proportions and polished modelling follow the Mandalay sculptural tradition, while the natural patina gives the bronze a mature surface.\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\u003eThe bronze with natural patina surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 11 photographs document the sculpture from multiple angles, including the reverse and base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361627881802,"sku":"063","price":380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/burmese-mandalay-bronze-buddha-elephant-base-seated-buddha-01.jpg?v=1787933789","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/burmese-mandalay-bronze-buddha-elephant-base","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}