{"product_id":"early-20th-century-sino-tibetan-buddha-bronze-35cm","title":"Early 20th-Century Sino-Tibetan Buddha – Bronze, 35.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 35.5 × W 25 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sino-Tibetan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA balanced Sino-Tibetan Buddha seated in the earth-touching gesture. The restrained modelling, simple robe and compact lotus base give the image a calm appearance without the heavy ornament of later revival pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe open underside shows irregular traditional casting texture and the bronze has developed dark and green oxidation. These are useful material observations but are not overstated as scientific proof of a narrower date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood older condition with patina, oxidation and normal surface wear.\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 surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 10 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":63361576468810,"sku":"476","price":875.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/early-20th-century-sino-tibetan-buddha-bronze-35cm-hand-gesture-detail-01.jpg?v=1787916056","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/early-20th-century-sino-tibetan-buddha-bronze-35cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}