{"product_id":"burmese-mandalay-buddha-head-gilt-bronze-12cm","title":"Burmese Mandalay Buddha Head – Gilt Bronze, 12 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 12 × W 8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollow-cast bronze with gilt traces\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burma \/ Myanmar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandalay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e First half of the 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small Burmese Buddha head in Mandalay style with tight spiral curls, softly modelled features and surviving warm gilding. The open underside reveals the hollow cast construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark oxidation has developed in the recessed areas while exposed points show natural surface wear, producing a characterful contrast between gold and brown tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood older condition with worn gilding, patina and minor age-related marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented without the full body, a Buddha head concentrates attention on the meditative expression, elongated earlobes, hair treatment and ushnisha. Surface and silhouette become especially important to the sculpture’s impact.\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 9 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":63361513259338,"sku":"233","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-buddha-head-bronze-fire-gilded-burma.jpg?v=1787857999","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/burmese-mandalay-buddha-head-gilt-bronze-12cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}