{"product_id":"chinese-ming-style-buddha-gilt-bronze-1930-1950-42cm","title":"Chinese Ming-Style Buddha – Gilt Bronze, ca. 1930–1950, 42 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 42 × W 28 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.4 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt bronze \/ copper alloy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attributed to circa 1930–1950\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apocryphal Yongle-style inscription\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA substantial Chinese seated Buddha made in deliberate homage to celebrated Ming-period Buddhist bronzes. The figure is shown in \u003cem\u003ebhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/em\u003e and retains a warm gilt surface over a heavy bronze body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inscription references the Yongle period but is catalogued as apocryphal rather than as a dynastic reign mark. The current dating places the sculpture in the Republic\/early PRC-era revival tradition rather than the Ming dynasty itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood older condition with worn gilding, oxidation and natural surface variation. The base is closed.\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","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361514930506,"sku":"212","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/chinese-ming-style-buddha-gilt-bronze-1930-1950-42cm-front-view-01.jpg?v=1787915366","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/chinese-ming-style-buddha-gilt-bronze-1930-1950-42cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}