{"product_id":"late-17th-18th-century-thai-ayutthaya-bronze-buddha","title":"Late 17th–18th Century Thai Ayutthaya Bronze Buddha – 22.3 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 22.3 × W 16 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with gilding remnants\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 17th to 18th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ayutthaya\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lotus pedestal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA late Ayutthaya-period Thai bronze Buddha seated on a lotus pedestal in Bhumisparsha Mudra. The serene face and ornate headgear are set against a deeply aged bronze surface retaining traces of early gilding and natural patina.\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 12 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":63361627226442,"sku":"081","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/late-17th-18th-century-thai-ayutthaya-bronze-buddha-01.jpg?v=1787931784","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/late-17th-18th-century-thai-ayutthaya-bronze-buddha","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}