{"product_id":"large-antique-thai-bronze-buddha-1500-1650","title":"Large Antique Thai Bronze Seated Buddha – c. 1500–1650","description":"\u003cp\u003eA monumental seated Thai Buddha in bronze, approximately dated to c. 1500–1650. At 72 cm high and 14.2 kg, the sculpture has the scale and physical presence of an important temple image rather than a small domestic devotional figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEarly Thai Buddhist sculpture\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe broad seated composition and aged bronze surface create a powerful sense of permanence. Works of this scale were intended to command space, with the Buddha’s stillness contrasting against the substantial mass of the casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1500–1650\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composed posture and restrained expression belong to the visual language of Buddhist devotional sculpture. Balance, stillness and clearly readable gestures allow the image to function both as a sacred object and as a focused sculptural presence.\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 24 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":63361593966922,"sku":"161","price":19800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/large-antique-thai-bronze-buddha-1500-1650-surface-and-patina-detail-01.jpg?v=1787917021","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/large-antique-thai-bronze-buddha-1500-1650","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}