{"product_id":"pair-chinese-gilt-iron-ksitigarbha-dizang-heads","title":"Pair of 18th–19th Century Chinese Gilt Iron Ksitigarbha Heads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Head A H 20 × W 11 cm; Head B H 17 × W 11 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 3.4 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt cast iron\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th–19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China \/ Sino-Tibetan tradition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ksitigarbha (Dizang Pusa)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matched pair of devotional fragments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coherent pair depicts Ksitigarbha, known in Chinese Buddhism as Dizang Pusa. Both calm, compassionate heads were originally part of larger devotional figures and remain together as a matched set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal gold leaf survives in irregular flakes integrated into the aged cast-iron surface. Layered oxidation, mineral accretions and natural wear are consistent with age and use. There is no modern coating, artificial patination or recent restoration; minor historical filling and surface variation remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe object’s form, material and surviving surface are best understood together. Its complete image sequence records the silhouette, construction and decorative details from multiple viewpoints.\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 19 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":63361631027530,"sku":"416","price":490.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/18th-19th-century-chinese-gilt-iron-ksitigarbha-heads-matched-pair-01.jpg?v=1787935638","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/pair-chinese-gilt-iron-ksitigarbha-dizang-heads","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}