{"product_id":"monumental-himalayan-shakyamuni-buddha-gilt-bronze-71cm","title":"Monumental Himalayan Shakyamuni Buddha – Gilt Bronze, 71 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 71 × W 55 cm | \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e gilt bronze \/ copper alloy | \u003cstrong\u003eAttribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Himalayan, 18th–19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA monumental seated Shakyamuni Buddha with the right hand raised in abhaya mudra. The reverse is decorated with a hand-incised kasaya robe arranged in a geometric patchwork or rice-field pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbhaya mudra is the gesture of reassurance and fearlessness. The monastic robe identifies the figure as Shakyamuni and is an important part of the sculpture's visual programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAttribution and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is attributed broadly to a Tibetan\/Himalayan monastic tradition of the 18th–19th century. The gilt surface is heavily worn in places and some robe lines appear to have been re-incised during the object's history. Interior oxidation and mineral deposits are documented but are not treated as stand-alone proof of 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 15 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":63361460044106,"sku":"394","price":22800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/monumental-himalayan-shakyamuni-buddha-gilt-bronze-71cm-surface-and-patina-detail-01.jpg?v=1787914296","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/monumental-himalayan-shakyamuni-buddha-gilt-bronze-71cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}