{"product_id":"late-19th-century-southeast-asian-bronze-buddha-bhumisparsha","title":"Late 19th Century Burmese Bronze Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra – 45.2 cm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 45.2 × W 33 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myanmar (Burma)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated Buddha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBurmese bronze Buddha\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis seated Buddha has a calm, refined expression and displays the Bhumisparsha Mudra, with the right hand reaching down in the earth-touching gesture. A tall flame-shaped ushnisha rises above tightly arranged hair curls, while traces of gold remain around the head, face and neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figure rests on an ornate pedestal with deeply modelled openwork decoration. The dark bronze surface carries natural patina and age-related wear, and the underside remains sealed. Together, the balanced pose, detailed pedestal and substantial scale give the sculpture a strong devotional presence.\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\u003eThe bronze surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 10 photographs document the sculpture from multiple angles, including the reverse and base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA late 19th century burmese bronze buddha in bhumisparsha mudra with balanced display presence, combining its myanmar (burma) bronze character with clearly readable sculptural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361631617354,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/late-19th-century-burmese-bronze-buddha-front-view.jpg?v=1787937594","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/late-19th-century-southeast-asian-bronze-buddha-bhumisparsha","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}