{"product_id":"late-19th-early-20th-century-burmese-bronze-buddha","title":"Late 19th–Early 20th Century Burmese Bronze Buddha – 39.8 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 39.8 × W 25 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 5 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with natural blue-green patina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th to early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myanmar (Burma)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandalay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dharmachakra Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Burmese bronze depicts the Buddha seated in meditation with both hands held near the chest in Dharmachakra Mudra, the gesture associated with turning the Wheel of Dharma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture rests on a richly ornamented base with mythical creatures and protective figures. Its polished modelling and serene expression follow the Mandalay sculptural tradition, while the natural blue-green patina records the age and oxidation of the bronze surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDharmachakra Mudra refers to setting the Wheel of Dharma in motion and is associated with the Buddha’s first teaching. The paired hand gesture makes the sculpture specifically didactic rather than simply meditative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze with natural blue-green patina surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 13 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":63361627849034,"sku":"064","price":425.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/late-19th-early-20th-century-burmese-bronze-buddha-dharmachakra-hands-01.jpg?v=1787933730","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/late-19th-early-20th-century-burmese-bronze-buddha","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}