{"product_id":"thai-bronze-seated-buddha-removable-flame-ushnisha","title":"15th Century Thai Sukhothai-Style Bronze Buddha – 55 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 55 × W 37.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.6 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand, Northern Sukhothai style\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated Buddha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable flame ushnisha\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA substantial Thai bronze Buddha seated in Bhumisparsha Mudra, the earth-touching gesture associated with the moment of enlightenment. The figure rests on a lotus base above a pierced, tiered pedestal. Its serene face, elongated earlobes, tightly curled hair and rising flame create the distinctive silhouette of Northern Sukhothai sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flame-shaped finial is removable and is photographed both fitted and separately. The statue is hollow-cast and retains an aged bronze patina with mineral encrustation and oxidation. The underside shows traces of a former internal seal once used to close the casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBhumisparsha Mudra is the earth-touching gesture associated with Shakyamuni calling the earth to witness his awakening. The lowered right hand turns the stable seated image into a direct reference to the moment of Enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 12 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":63361594032458,"sku":"160","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/thai-sukhothai-bronze-buddha-front-with-flame.jpg?v=1787927566","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/thai-bronze-seated-buddha-removable-flame-ushnisha","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}