{"product_id":"himalayan-arhat-animal-mount-gilt-bronze-27cm","title":"Himalayan Arhat on Animal Mount – Gilt Bronze, 27 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 27 × W 25 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.4 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast bronze with gilding and polychrome details\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepalese \/ Tibetan-inspired Himalayan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1970–2000\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA substantial Buddhist Arhat or enlightened disciple seated on an expressive animal mount. The calm figure contrasts with the animated creature below, creating a dynamic composition characteristic of later Himalayan workshop sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze retains gilt and polychrome decoration with darker patina in recessed areas. It is transparently presented as a later 20th-century work inspired by older Himalayan Buddhist traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with gilt wear, patina and surviving polychrome details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figure belongs to the wider visual culture of Asian Buddhist devotion, where posture, attributes and ornament communicate identity and ritual purpose. The complete photographic sequence helps these iconographic details remain readable from every side.\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 16 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":63361552318794,"sku":"531","price":795.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/himalayan-arhat-animal-mount-gilt-bronze-27cm-catalogue-view-01.jpg?v=1787915679","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/himalayan-arhat-animal-mount-gilt-bronze-27cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}