{"product_id":"burmese-mandalay-bronze-buddha-gilding-remnants","title":"Burmese Mandalay Gilt Bronze Buddha – 37 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 37 × W 26 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.2 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with remnants of gilding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myanmar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandalay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Siddhartha Gautama\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Burmese bronze Buddha in the Mandalay style, seated with the right hand touching the earth in Bhumisparsha Mudra and the left hand resting in the lap. Soft facial modelling and a calm expression are set against an aged bronze surface retaining traces of gilding.\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\u003eSurviving gilding, darker recessed areas and wear on raised details create a layered surface. The 10 photographs document the remaining finish, patina, casting and base from multiple viewpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA burmese mandalay gilt bronze buddha with balanced display presence, combining its myanmar bronze with remnants of gilding character with clearly readable sculptural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361625063754,"sku":"085","price":890.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/burmese-mandalay-gilt-bronze-buddha-bhumisparsha-01.jpg?v=1787931519","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/burmese-mandalay-bronze-buddha-gilding-remnants","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}