{"product_id":"standing-chinese-gilt-bronze-buddha-abhaya-mudra","title":"Standing Chinese Gilt Bronze Buddha in Abhaya Mudra","description":"\u003cp\u003eA standing Chinese Buddha in gilt bronze, shown with one hand raised in Abhaya Mudra, the gesture of reassurance and protection. The upright stance gives the image a direct, approachable presence distinct from more common seated meditation forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe gesture of fearlessness\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbhaya Mudra communicates safety, calm and the absence of fear. In a standing Buddha it becomes especially immediate, with the raised hand addressing the viewer directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abhaya Mudra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dating follows the earlier catalogue attribution for this same standing Chinese gilt-bronze image and is presented as an estimated period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbhaya Mudra is the open-palm gesture of reassurance, fearlessness and protection. It gives the figure a direct relationship with the viewer while preserving the image’s composed devotional character.\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 9 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":63361613922634,"sku":null,"price":675.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/standing-chinese-gilt-bronze-buddha-abhaya-mudra-hand-gesture-detail-01.jpg?v=1787917191","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/standing-chinese-gilt-bronze-buddha-abhaya-mudra","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}