{"product_id":"tibetan-bronze-medicine-buddha-bhaisajyaguru","title":"Old Tibetan Bronze Medicine Buddha Bhaisajyaguru – 20.4 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 20.4 × W 13.6 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1.19 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with natural aged patina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tibet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhaisajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medicine bowl and myrobalan plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lotus base\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis old Tibetan bronze depicts Bhaisajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha, seated calmly in meditation. He holds a bowl of healing nectar and the myrobalan plant, the traditional attributes associated with medicine, balance and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figure is finely cast with well-defined robes, a serene expression and a flame-like ushnisha. A natural aged patina records its devotional use and gives the bronze a warm, mature surface. The 18th-century dating is presented as an estimated attribution rather than an absolute manufacture date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Medicine Buddha, Bhaisajyaguru, embodies healing and the relief of suffering. A medicinal bowl or healing attribute distinguishes this iconography from more general images of Shakyamuni.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze with natural aged patina 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":63361630142794,"sku":"022","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/old-tibetan-bronze-medicine-buddha-bhaisajyaguru-serene-face-01.jpg?v=1787934805","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/tibetan-bronze-medicine-buddha-bhaisajyaguru","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}