{"product_id":"kashmir-gilt-bronze-buddha-bhumisparsha","title":"18th–19th Century Kashmir-Himalayan Gilt Bronze Buddha – 40 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 40 × W 25.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 5.6 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper-based bronze alloy with original gilding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th–19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kashmir \/ Himalayan region\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sino-Tibetan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shakyamuni Buddha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis substantial gilt bronze depicts Shakyamuni Buddha seated in Bhumisparsha Mudra, the earth-touching gesture associated with enlightenment. The sculpture belongs to the Kashmir-Himalayan and wider Sino-Tibetan metalworking tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal gilding survives on the exterior and in protected underside and interior areas. The worn high points, stronger gold remnants in recesses and extensive mineral salt deposits record prolonged devotional handling and natural ageing.\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 4 photographs document the remaining finish, patina, casting and base from multiple viewpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 18th–19th century kashmir-himalayan gilt bronze buddha with compact, display-friendly scale, combining its kashmir \/ himalayan region copper-based bronze alloy with original gilding character with clearly readable sculptural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361630437706,"sku":"422","price":875.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/18th-19th-century-kashmir-himalayan-gilt-bronze-buddha-bhumisparsha-hand-01.jpg?v=1787935005","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/kashmir-gilt-bronze-buddha-bhumisparsha","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}