{"product_id":"pair-19th-century-himalayan-bronze-buddhas-gold","title":"Pair of Late 19th Century Himalayan Bronze Buddhas – 22.5 \u0026 20 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFigure A: H 22.5 × W 14 cm\u003cbr\u003eFigure B: H 20 × W 14.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 2.8 kg combined\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with traces of fire gilding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal \/ Himalayan region\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA closely related pair of seated bronze Buddhas, each modelled on a lotus base before an elaborate openwork aureole. One figure raises the right hand in a teaching gesture, while the other extends the right hand in the earth-touching gesture. Both hold a small vessel in the left hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraces of fire gilding remain across the faces, robes, lotus bases and aureoles. Natural surface wear, patina and casting irregularities are visible throughout. Both figures are hollow cast; the open undersides reveal their rough casting interiors.\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\u003eSurviving gilding, darker recessed areas and wear on raised details create a layered surface. The 29 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":63361580073290,"sku":"462","price":650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/pair-late-19th-century-himalayan-bronze-buddhas-front.jpg?v=1787925302","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/pair-19th-century-himalayan-bronze-buddhas-gold","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}