{"product_id":"old-gilt-buddha-head-bronze-south-southeast-asia-32cm","title":"Old Gilt Buddha Head – Bronze, South \/ Southeast Asia, 32 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 32 × W 25 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.3 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with surviving gilding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated period:\u003c\/strong\u003e circa 1920s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e South \/ Southeast Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large bronze Buddha head with closed eyes, elongated ears and a softly modelled expression. Worn gilding survives in protected areas while the exposed metal has developed dark oxidation and a layered patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe circa-1920s dating follows the earlier MBKunstKontor listing for this exact 32 × 25 cm, 3.3 kg object. The precise country of origin remains uncertain, so the broader South \/ Southeast Asian attribution is retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld condition with extensive gilt wear, patina, oxidation and surface marks from age and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented without the full body, a Buddha head concentrates attention on the meditative expression, elongated earlobes, hair treatment and ushnisha. Surface and silhouette become especially important to the sculpture’s impact.\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 13 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":63361577189706,"sku":"467","price":475.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/old-gilt-buddha-head-bronze-south-southeast-asia-32cm-surface-and-patina-detail-01.jpg?v=1787916137","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/old-gilt-buddha-head-bronze-south-southeast-asia-32cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}