{"product_id":"nepalese-gilt-bronze-buddha-double-lotus-18th-19th","title":"Late 18th Century Nepalese Fire-Gilt Bronze Buddha – 41 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 41 × W 26 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.3 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire-gilt bronze alloy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 18th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double lotus pedestal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional hollow casting with hand-finished details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA late 18th-century Nepalese gilt bronze Buddha seated on a double lotus pedestal. The right hand forms Bhumisparsha Mudra and the left hand holds a bowl. Remnants of original fire gilding survive in protected areas, while the matte aged surface retains natural patina, mineral deposits and salt-crystal accretions. The irregular, hand-worked hollow interior preserves the character of traditional pre-industrial casting.\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\u003eSurviving gilding, darker recessed areas and wear on raised details create a layered surface. The 10 photographs document the remaining finish, patina, casting and base from multiple viewpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA late 18th century nepalese fire-gilt bronze buddha with balanced display presence, combining its nepal fire-gilt bronze alloy character with clearly readable sculptural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361616478538,"sku":"423","price":1890.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/late-18th-century-nepalese-fire-gilt-bronze-buddha-01.jpg?v=1787931296","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/nepalese-gilt-bronze-buddha-double-lotus-18th-19th","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}