{"product_id":"nepalese-shakyamuni-buddha-hand-chased-bronze-1960-12cm","title":"Nepalese Shakyamuni Buddha – Hand-Chased Bronze, ca. 1960, 12 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 450 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal \/ Kathmandu Valley tradition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century, circa 1950–1970\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact Shakyamuni Buddha cast in bronze and finished with hand chasing along the robe and lotus base. The figure follows the classical Newar-influenced Himalayan model and retains a naturally darkened surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe open underside shows the traditional cast construction. This is presented as a mid-century handmade Buddhist image rather than as an antique object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with patina and normal age-related wear.\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 9 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":63361510375754,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/nepalese-shakyamuni-buddha-hand-chased-bronze-1960-12cm-front-view-01.jpg?v=1787914789","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/nepalese-shakyamuni-buddha-hand-chased-bronze-1960-12cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}