{"title":"Anjali Mudra","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuddha Statues with the Anjali Mudra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAnjali Mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the prayer gesture, is one of the most recognizable hand positions in Buddhist art. With the palms joined before the chest, it symbolizes respect, devotion, humility and spiritual unity. Our collection features authentic \u003cstrong\u003eBuddha statues with the Anjali Mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e from Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Tibet and other regions of Asia. 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This piece was imported by a furniture store in the 1950s and subsequently stood in the window of a vintage furniture store near Beesd until the 1980s. That alone makes it an object with character, but the statue itself is clearly much older and is estimated to date from the Qing period.\n\nWhat makes this statue extra special is that remnants of old gilding are still visible under microscopic examination. In combination with the original polychromy, the fine craquelé in the surface, and the natural wear, this confirms the authentic structure of the statue. The aging looks convincing and gives the piece exactly that quiet, weathered appearance you look for in real old temple statues.\n\nThe gentle posture with folded hands, the old painting, and the weathered lotus base make this a decorative and spiritual object with a real presence. Not a sterile decorative piece, but an old statue with history, presence, and visible authenticity. 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These Thepanom figures display the classic prayer posture (anjali mudra) and radiate peace, balance, and devotion. Due to their posture and rich detailing in the crown and robe, the statues possess a strong visual presence, both together and individually.\n\nThe combination of gold tones and green oxidation gives the surface a weathered and authentic appearance. The wear and patina have developed naturally and enhance the character of the whole. The statues are handcrafted using traditional techniques and align with temple art as it has been made in Southeast Asia for generations.\n\nDue to the difference in size and patina, the statues form a lively and harmonious pair. 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This type of figure is used in Thailand as a temple guardian or as a decorative element around shrines and altars. Due to its compact size and rich finish, this statue immediately has a strong visual presence.\n\nThe statue is detailed, featuring a high crown, stylized shoulder ornaments, and a classical costume finished in red and green polychrome with gilded accents. This combination of color and gold gives the whole a lively, traditional appearance that fits well within Thai temple art and decorative religious objects.\n\nThe kneeling posture and clasped hands express respect, devotion, and tranquility. It is precisely this that makes the Thepanom figure so recognizable and beloved. The finish displays fine relief details and a clear emphasis on ornamentation, making the piece not only appear spiritual but also highly decorative in an interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant and characterful piece for lovers of Thai art, Asian decoration, and spiritual objects with a traditional appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 14 x W 4.4 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57101641122123,"sku":"545","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/1_8e76ac9b-06b2-41dc-a3a6-e3860aeb4959.jpg?v=1776954608"},{"product_id":"verzilverd-thais-thepanom-engel-paar-tempelbewakers-18-cm-17-cm","title":"Silver Plated Thai Thepanom Angel Couple – Temple Guardians – 18 cm \u0026 17 cm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eObject type:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair of Thai Thepanom (Temple angels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRepresentation:\u003c\/b\u003e Kneeling guards in Wai posture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Metal with silver-plated finish (antique look)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions of Statue A:\u003c\/b\u003e 18 cm (height) x 6 cm (width)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions of Statue B:\u003c\/b\u003e 17 cm (height) x 5.5 cm (width)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e Detailed relief and traditional headdress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eValue \u0026amp; Intention\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEstimated Gallery Value:\u003c\/b\u003e € 85 to € 125 (for the set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntention Category:\u003c\/b\u003e I. 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The sculpture dates to around the turn of the 20th century and retains something increasingly difficult to find: an extensively aged surface in which the original craftsmanship, decoration and later history remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe male figure is represented frontally, his hands held together before his chest in the traditional \u003cstrong\u003esembah gesture\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Balinese culture this gesture expresses reverence and respect and is closely associated with ceremonial and devotional practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis elaborate crown, jewellery, elongated ornaments and richly decorated costume identify him as a figure of elevated status. He may represent a royal, heroic or divine personality from the Balinese Hindu tradition. 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Red layers and pale preparation layers can be seen where the upper decoration has been lost. Rather than presenting a uniform modern finish, the sculpture preserves a fragmented sequence of earlier surface treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Underside Reveals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe base provides an unusually useful record of how the sculpture was made and how the wood subsequently aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMagnified photographs reveal numerous short, intersecting tool marks across the underside. The base was not machined into a perfectly flat surface; instead, its irregular contours preserve evidence consistent with traditional manual woodworking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid timber has also developed substantial natural shrinkage. A pronounced drying crack extends through part of the lower structure, accompanied by smaller age-related fissures and considerable wear around the edges of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese details are important because they are largely hidden when the sculpture is displayed. They provide additional physical evidence of traditional construction and the long-term movement of the timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Old Sculpture with a History of Restoration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis figure has \u003cstrong\u003ebeen repaired and restored during its lifetime\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe major shrinkage crack was stabilised and partially filled during an earlier intervention. Other local areas also show evidence of repair and retouching. 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The tall crown and sharply rising back element create a particularly strong vertical silhouette, while the finely carved jewellery and costume reward examination at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts appeal lies equally in what has survived and what has disappeared. 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Behind him stands an aureole whose front is lined with rows of small arms. He is 23.5 cm tall yet weighs 5.2 kg. Where the gilding has worn away the bronze shows through, and traces of red pigment still cling to the crowns and the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe bodhisattva who hears every cry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvalokiteshvara embodies compassion: he listens to the suffering of all beings and stays in the world to relieve it. A well-known legend tells how his head shattered with grief when he saw how many beings were still suffering. Amitabha, the Buddha to whom he is bound, gathered the pieces into eleven heads so that he could look in every direction, and gave him a thousand arms to help everywhere at once. That is why a small Amitabha crowns the stack of heads. 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