{"product_id":"large-chinese-medicine-buddha-bronze-98cm","title":"Large Chinese Medicine Buddha – Bronze, 98 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large standing Chinese Medicine Buddha, or Bhaisajyaguru, cast in bronze and measuring 98 cm high. The figure stands on a double lotus base and holds a medicine vessel, the attribute that identifies the healing Buddha within Mahayana Buddhist imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBhaisajyaguru\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Medicine Buddha is associated with healing, clarity and the alleviation of suffering. Here the upright posture and large scale give the figure a calm architectural presence while the vessel provides the principal iconographic identifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBronze and surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture weighs 23 kg and has a dark brown bronze surface with areas of blue-green copper-alloy oxidation. The aged patina is uneven and naturally concentrated in protected areas, highlighting the modelling of the robe and lotus pedestal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDate and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is catalogued as a vintage Chinese work from the mid-to-late 20th century rather than as an antique. It remains in good vintage condition with surface wear, oxidation and casting irregularities visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medicine Buddha \/ Bhaisajyaguru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-to-late 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze \/ copper alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 98 × W 31.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 694\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361438908746,"sku":"694","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/large-chinese-medicine-buddha-bronze-98cm-front-view.jpg?v=1787893876","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/large-chinese-medicine-buddha-bronze-98cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}