{"product_id":"thai-sukhothai-style-buddha-heavy-bronze-40cm","title":"Thai Sukhothai-Style Buddha – Heavy Bronze, 40 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 40 × W 28 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with retained casting material\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large Thai Buddha in Sukhothai revival style, seated in \u003cem\u003ebhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/em\u003e on a double lotus and hexagonal base. The elongated proportions, flame finial and restrained expression follow the classic Thai ideal of the enlightened Buddha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe open underside retains old casting material and the bronze has developed a deep brown patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood older condition with patina and normal age-related wear.\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 retained casting material surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 14 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":63361511457098,"sku":"208","price":775.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/thai-sukhothai-style-buddha-heavy-bronze-40cm-catalogue-view-01.jpg?v=1787914924","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/thai-sukhothai-style-buddha-heavy-bronze-40cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}