{"product_id":"thai-crowned-standing-buddha-gilt-bronze-1920-1950-33cm","title":"Thai Crowned Standing Buddha – Gilt Bronze, ca. 1920–1950, 33.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 33.5 × W 7.6 cm | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 kg | \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand | \u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e ca. 1920–1950 | \u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abhaya Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slender crowned standing Buddha in the decorative Rattanakosin tradition, with elaborate royal dress and a tall pointed crown. Surviving gilding contrasts with the darker underlying metal and patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe raised right hand forms abhaya mudra, the gesture of reassurance and fearlessness. Crowned Buddha imagery presents the Buddha in royal or universal-sovereign form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBronze or brass-rich copper alloy with old gilding, dark patina and remnants of casting material visible below. Normal age-related wear is present throughout.\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 10 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":63361456865610,"sku":"593","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/thai-crowned-standing-buddha-gilt-bronze-1920-1950-33cm-surface-and-patina-detail-01.jpg?v=1787913950","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/thai-crowned-standing-buddha-gilt-bronze-1920-1950-33cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}