{"product_id":"thai-muchalinda-naga-buddha-gilt-bronze-32cm","title":"Thai Muchalinda Naga Buddha – Gilt Bronze, 32.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 32.5 × W 21 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with surviving gilding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rattanakosin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attributed to circa 1900–1950\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA substantial Thai Muchalinda Buddha protected by the multi-headed Naga king. The elaborate cobra hood and stepped throne create a strongly architectural composition associated with Buddhist protection and meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze retains worn gilding, darker patina and old casting material inside. The broad 1900–1950 dating reflects the present catalogue assessment rather than an inscription-based date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood older condition with gilt wear, patina, oxidation and normal age-related surface marks.\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 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":63361516339530,"sku":"327","price":690.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/thai-muchalinda-naga-buddha-gilt-bronze-32cm-surface-and-patina-detail-01.webp?v=1787915485","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/thai-muchalinda-naga-buddha-gilt-bronze-32cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}