{"product_id":"monumental-antique-himalayan-shakyamuni-gilt-bronze-69cm","title":"Monumental Antique Himalayan Shakyamuni – Gilt Bronze, 69 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 69 × W 54 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy cast bronze \/ copper alloy with gilt traces\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tibet \/ Himalayan Buddhist tradition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attributed to the 18th–19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA monumental Shakyamuni Buddha shown with the right hand raised in \u003cem\u003eabhaya mudra\u003c\/em\u003e. The reverse of the monastic robe carries a hand-incised geometric patchwork or rice-field pattern, a particularly attractive feature on an object of this scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze retains a deep gold-brown patina, protected areas of gilding and visible traditional casting traces. The age and regional attribution are based on the total stylistic and material context and remain an attribution rather than a laboratory-certified date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrong antique condition with ritual wear, patina, surface deposits and losses to the gilding consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbhaya Mudra is the open-palm gesture of reassurance, fearlessness and protection. It gives the figure a direct relationship with the viewer while preserving the image’s composed devotional character.\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 22 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":63361459454282,"sku":"570","price":13899.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/monumental-antique-himalayan-shakyamuni-gilt-bronze-69cm-hand-gesture-detail-01.jpg?v=1787914157","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/monumental-antique-himalayan-shakyamuni-gilt-bronze-69cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}