{"product_id":"vintage-thai-u-thong-style-buddha-head-bronze-26cm","title":"Vintage Thai U Thong-Style Buddha Head – Bronze, 26.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage bronze Buddha head inspired by the U Thong sculptural tradition of Thailand. The compact curls, elongated earlobes and reserved facial modelling are combined with a deliberately prominent turquoise-green patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thai U Thong inspired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second half of the 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollow-cast bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage interpretation of an older Thai style, not a medieval U Thong-period head. The green surface is a decorative verdigris patina that enhances the relief and should not be read as archaeological corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with stable patinated surface and minor handling wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented without the full body, a Buddha head concentrates attention on the meditative expression, elongated earlobes, hair treatment and ushnisha. Surface and silhouette become especially important to the sculpture’s impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hollow-cast bronze surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 9 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":63361446248778,"sku":"629","price":295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/vintage-thai-u-thong-style-buddha-head-bronze-26cm-catalogue-view-01.jpg?v=1787913672","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/vintage-thai-u-thong-style-buddha-head-bronze-26cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}