{"product_id":"nepalese-shakyamuni-hand-engraved-bronze-1920-37cm","title":"Nepalese Shakyamuni Buddha – Hand-Engraved Bronze, ca. 1920, 37 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 37 × W 26 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.2 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy bronze with gilt traces\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal \/ Patan tradition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attributed to circa 1920\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA substantial Nepalese Shakyamuni distinguished by finely hand-incised floral decoration across the robe. The after-cast engraving gives the surface a distinctly Newar workshop character and contrasts attractively with the darker bronze body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld mineral deposits and gilt traces remain visible, but these material features are not treated as conclusive dating evidence. The circa-1920 date is retained as a stylistic attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood older condition with patina, gilt loss, oxidation and normal age-related wear.\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","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361576829258,"sku":"475","price":775.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/nepalese-shakyamuni-hand-engraved-bronze-1920-37cm-hand-gesture-detail-01.jpg?v=1787916094","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/nepalese-shakyamuni-hand-engraved-bronze-1920-37cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}