{"product_id":"sino-tibetan-teaching-buddha-gilt-bronze-1950-1970-44cm","title":"Sino-Tibetan Teaching Buddha – Gilt Bronze, ca. 1950–1970, 44 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.4 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sino-Tibetan \/ Rattanakosin-influenced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1950–1970\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large seated Buddha with the right hand in \u003cem\u003evitarka mudra\u003c\/em\u003e, the gesture of teaching, and the left hand resting in meditation. The robe is particularly decorative, with a patchwork-like relief pattern containing repeated auspicious motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn apocryphal Xuande-style mark and Tibetan-script elements appear on the reverse. They are treated as revival inscriptions rather than evidence of a Ming-period date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with gilt wear, patina and normal age-related marks.\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\u003eSurviving gilding, darker recessed areas and wear on raised details create a layered surface. The 11 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":63361515258186,"sku":"205","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/sino-tibetan-teaching-buddha-gilt-bronze-1950-1970-44cm-hand-gesture-detail-01.jpg?v=1787915416","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/sino-tibetan-teaching-buddha-gilt-bronze-1950-1970-44cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}