{"product_id":"thai-seated-buddha-dark-patinated-bronze-27cm","title":"Thai Seated Buddha – Dark Patinated Bronze, 27.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 27.5 × W 20.5 cm | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 kg | \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand | \u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20th century | \u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Thai seated Buddha cast in bronze or a related copper alloy and finished with a deep dark-brown patina. The calm modelling and restrained surface give the figure a strong, uncluttered presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha is shown in bhumisparsha mudra, with the right hand touching the earth and the left resting in meditation. The gesture refers to the enlightenment of Shakyamuni.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with minor handling wear and natural variation in the dark patina. The hollow-cast construction is visible from below.\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 11 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":63361447919946,"sku":"620","price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/thai-seated-buddha-dark-patinated-bronze-27cm-hand-gesture-detail-01.jpg?v=1787913793","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/thai-seated-buddha-dark-patinated-bronze-27cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}