{"product_id":"thai-rattanakosin-buddha-bronze-bhumisparsha-16cm","title":"Thai Rattanakosin Buddha – Bronze, Bhumisparsha, 16 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 16 × W 9.2 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 310 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with gold-coloured finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rattanakosin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact Thai Buddha in the earth-touching \u003cem\u003ebhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/em\u003e, made in a richly ornamented Rattanakosin revival style. The tall crown, slender proportions and stepped throne give this small sculpture a distinctly courtly appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is presented as a later decorative-devotional bronze rather than as an antique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood condition with light surface wear and minor casting irregularities.\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 with gold-coloured finish surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 8 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":63361516437834,"sku":"329","price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/thai-rattanakosin-buddha-bronze-bhumisparsha-16cm-hand-gesture-detail-01.webp?v=1787915504","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/thai-rattanakosin-buddha-bronze-bhumisparsha-16cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}