{"product_id":"thai-muchalinda-buddha-gilt-bronze-1920-1950-19cm","title":"Thai Muchalinda Buddha – Gilt Bronze, ca. 1920–1950, 19 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 19 × W 10.8 cm | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 kg | \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand | \u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e ca. 1920–1950\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact Thai Buddha sheltered by the multi-headed naga Muchalinda. The tiered base, serpent hood and worn gilt surface create a strong temple-style silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Buddhist tradition, the naga king Muchalinda protected the meditating Buddha during a storm after his enlightenment. The subject became especially important in Southeast Asian Buddhist sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBronze or brass-rich copper alloy with surviving gilding, red lacquer traces, dark patina and age-related wear. The surface is left in its historic condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composed posture and restrained expression belong to the visual language of Buddhist devotional sculpture. Balance, stillness and clearly readable gestures allow the image to function both as a sacred object and as a focused sculptural presence.\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 15 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":63361456800074,"sku":"594","price":495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/thai-muchalinda-buddha-gilt-bronze-1920-1950-19cm-surface-and-patina-detail-01.jpg?v=1787913916","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/thai-muchalinda-buddha-gilt-bronze-1920-1950-19cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}