{"product_id":"chinese-bronze-meditation-buddha-yongle-revival","title":"Late Qing Chinese Fire-Gilt Bronze Buddha in Yongle Revival Style – 48.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 48.5 × W 29 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 7.6 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with surviving fire gilding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Qing to early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yongle Revival\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dhyana Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large seated Chinese Buddha modelled in a Yongle-revival idiom, with a tall flame-shaped ushnisha, tightly arranged hair curls and both hands resting in Dhyana Mudra. The balanced posture and calm expression emphasise meditation and symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal mercury fire gilding remains across the robe and lower body, contrasting with the dark bronze of the face, arms and hair. The surface carries hand-polishing marks, natural wear and partial loss of gilding consistent with devotional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is closed with a dark, iron-rich plate characteristic of traditional Chinese construction. The sculpture is stable and no modern repairs are visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDhyana Mudra places both hands in the lap and expresses concentration, balance and meditative absorption. Its symmetry reinforces the sculpture’s calm, inward-looking presence.\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","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361593508170,"sku":"446","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/late-qing-chinese-fire-gilt-bronze-buddha-front.jpg?v=1787926465","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/chinese-bronze-meditation-buddha-yongle-revival","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}