{"product_id":"post-1990-nepalese-silver-toned-alloy-buddha-vitarka","title":"Post-1990 Nepalese Silver-Toned Alloy Buddha – 28.3 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 28.3 × W 16.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-toned white-metal alloy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Post-1990\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitarka Mudra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollow cast\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA modern Nepalese silver-toned alloy Buddha seated in Vitarka Mudra, the gesture of teaching. Detailed engravings across the robe and base include dragons, deities, the Dharma Wheel and lion motifs. The bright polished surface and uniform finish are characteristic of post-1990 devotional production, while the hollow interior retains a traditional cast texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitarka Mudra is the gesture of teaching and reasoned discussion, usually recognised by the joined thumb and index finger. It connects the image with the transmission and explanation of Buddhist doctrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe silver-toned white-metal alloy surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 19 photographs document the sculpture from multiple angles, including the reverse and base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361627324746,"sku":"080","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/post-1990-nepalese-silver-toned-alloy-buddha-vitarka-01.jpg?v=1787931892","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/post-1990-nepalese-silver-toned-alloy-buddha-vitarka","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}