{"product_id":"old-thai-bronze-ritual-offering-bowl-naga-lid","title":"Old Thai Bronze Ritual Offering Bowl with Naga Lid – 34 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 34 × W 22 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 2.3 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with gold-toned surface and natural patina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buddhist ritual offering bowl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naga-decorated lid\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis old Thai bronze vessel has a wide, rounded bowl, stable base and naga-decorated lid. It belongs to the Buddhist tradition of ritual offering bowls used to present water, flowers, incense, light or food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA naturally developed patina covers the bronze and subtle wear around the rim and body records handling and ceremonial use. The naga adds the protective serpent symbolism associated with Southeast Asian Buddhist art. The 19th-century dating is presented as an estimated attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe object belongs to the wider visual culture of Southeast Asian Buddhist ritual practice, where vessel form and naga ornament communicate ceremonial purpose and protective symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze with gold-toned surface and natural patina shows tonal variation, patina and age-related wear. The 10 photographs document the vessel, lid, surface and base from multiple viewpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361631256906,"sku":"011","price":385.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/old-thai-bronze-buddhist-offering-bowl-naga-lid-offering-vessel-01.jpg?v=1787935723","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/old-thai-bronze-ritual-offering-bowl-naga-lid","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}