{"product_id":"thai-theppanom-temple-guardian-bronze-21cm","title":"Thai Theppanom Temple Guardian – Bronze, 21.7 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 21.7 × W 7 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 800 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1950–1980\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kneeling Thai Theppanom figure is shown with the hands joined in \u003cem\u003eanjali mudra\u003c\/em\u003e, a gesture of reverence and devotion. The high chada headdress and richly patterned costume connect the figure to the guardian and celestial imagery seen in Thai Buddhist temple art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze has developed a dark natural patina with lighter oxidation in protected details. The headdress remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with natural patina and minor age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnjali Mudra joins the hands before the chest as a gesture of reverence, greeting and spiritual humility. In a kneeling figure, the gesture creates an especially focused image of devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cast 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":63361457357130,"sku":"576","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/thai-theppanom-temple-guardian-bronze-21cm-catalogue-view-01.jpg?v=1787914005","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/thai-theppanom-temple-guardian-bronze-21cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}