{"product_id":"late-qing-chinese-bronze-buddha-shou-symbols","title":"Late Qing Chinese Bronze Buddha with Shou Medallions – 20 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 20 × W 13 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1.3 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Qing, late 19th to early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbol:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shou longevity medallions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA seated Chinese bronze Buddha with the right hand extended in the earth-touching gesture and the left resting palm-up in meditation. The robe is engraved with circular Shou medallions, a traditional Chinese symbol of longevity, alongside linear borders and flowing folds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surface has developed a warm, naturally varied patina with darker areas in the recesses and visible wear on exposed points. The open underside reveals remnants of the original casting core and the irregular interior of the hand-cast sculpture.\u003c\/p\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 12 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":63361580400970,"sku":"458","price":490.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/late-qing-chinese-bronze-buddha-shou-medallions-front.jpg?v=1787925871","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/late-qing-chinese-bronze-buddha-shou-symbols","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}