{"title":"Masterpieces — Important Buddhist \u0026 Asian Sculpture","description":"\u003ch2\u003eImportant Works from the 1stBuddha Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is our deliberately narrow selection of works that stand apart for scale, sculptural quality, rarity, technical interest, historical importance or the depth of research they invite. The category can include Buddhist sculpture, Hindu deities, temple carving, ritual objects, thangkas and other significant Asian works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasterpieces \/ Museum Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e is a curatorial category within the gallery; it is not a claim that an institution has formally certified an object as “museum quality”. Each work must still be judged on its own attribution, condition, provenance and supporting evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy an object enters this collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExceptional modelling is only one factor. We also consider material and manufacture, age, rarity of iconographic type, scale, surviving surface, documented history, condition and whether the object contributes something meaningful to a specialist collection. A visually dramatic piece with weak attribution does not become important simply because it is large or expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eResearch, attribution and condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh-value works receive the same separation between observation and conclusion used throughout our cataloguing. Casting structure, carving, gilding, lacquer, inscriptions, base construction, repairs, patina and provenance are assessed individually. Where an attribution remains open between two regions or periods, that uncertainty is retained rather than edited away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed photographs, condition information and additional research can be supplied for major works where available. Collectors comparing broader material or regional groups can return to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-buddha-statues\"\u003eBronze Buddha Statues\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nepalese-buddha-statues\"\u003eNepalese Sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tibetan-buddha-statues\"\u003eTibetan and Himalayan Sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vroeg-chinees-bronzen-boeddhabeeld-technische-analyse-yongle-periode-1402-1424","title":"Early Chinese bronze Buddha statue – Technical analysis, Yongle period (1402–1424)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstimated value: €680,000 – €750,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis early Chinese bronze Buddha statue belongs to an exceptional category within Buddhist art and is presented online as a technically examined masterpiece. The statue displays a serene, powerful presence with refined proportions, subtly modeled hands, and a characterful facial expression typical of early Ming period sculpture. Weighing nearly nine kilograms and standing approximately 46 cm tall, it possesses a strong physical presence that is immediately striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtensive technical inspection of the underside, surface, and internal structure reveals a fully closed base, natural multi-layered patina, and remnants of original fire gilding in protected zones. The casting structure and corrosion behavior suggest a pre-industrial lost-wax technique. The six-character Yongle mark is cast in integrally and shows the same aging as the surrounding bronze, which is consistent with an early Chinese production context.\n\nThis piece is presented not only as an art object but as an example of in-depth research and documentation. It forms an important reference point within the collection and underscores the focus on authenticity, analysis, and historical insight. An exceptional object that radiates both spiritual tranquility and historical depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: H 46 cm — Weight: approx. 8.9 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important; color: #1a1a1a !important; padding: 30px !important; margin-top: 50px !important; border: 1px solid #b08d57 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif !important; text-align: center !important; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #b08d57 !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 2px !important; margin-top: 0 !important; font-size: 1rem !important; font-weight: normal !important;\"\u003e\n\nDocumentation \u0026 Authenticity\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important; color: #333 !important;\"\u003e\nThis object is subject to our strict inspection protocol, including comparative style analysis and technical analysis. Upon purchase, you will receive an official \u003cstrong\u003e1stbuddha Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/certificaat-van-echtheid-expertise\" style=\"display: inline-block !important; padding: 12px 25px !important; background-color: #1a1a1a !important; color: #ffffff !important; text-decoration: none !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 1px !important; font-size: 0.85rem !important; border-radius: 2px !important;\"\u003e\nView our research methodology\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px !important; font-size: 0.8rem !important; color: #999 !important; font-style: italic !important;\"\u003e\nInsured shipping \u0026 returns via our depot in the Netherlands. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56535753392459,"sku":"174","price":680000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/imperiaal-chinees-bronzen-boeddhabeeld-yongle.jpg?v=1771328805"},{"product_id":"grote-ladakh-boeddha-in-vuurverguld-brons-18e-eeuw-lot-175","title":"Large Ladakh Buddha XXL – lot 175","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis monumental seated Buddha from Ladakh is an exceptionally heavy and powerful temple statue, crafted in fire-gilded bronze with remnants of original gilding in deep zones and folds. The serene expression, broad shoulders, and massive lotus base give the statue a strong spiritual presence typical of 18th-century Himalayan workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture was traditionally cast using the lost-wax technique and displays natural wear and an aged patina, consistent with prolonged ritual use. The combination of size, weight, and serene modeling makes this not a decorative object but a serious religious statue, intended for a temple or monastery setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its impressive size of 87 cm in height and approximately 41 kg, this piece is one of the larger Ladakhi bronzes that rarely appear on the market. The subtle remnants of fire gilding enhance the depth of the surface and give the sculpture a warm, lively appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: H 87 cm x W approx. 55 cm  \u003cbr\u003eWeight: approx. 41 kg  \u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Ladakh \/ Western Himalaya  \u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 18th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fcfaf7 !important; color: #1a1a1a !important; padding: 30px !important; margin: 40px 0 !important; border: 1px solid #e0d8c8 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif !important; line-height: 1.8 !important;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #b08d57 !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 2px !important; font-size: 0.9rem !important; margin-top: 0 !important; margin-bottom: 15px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee !important; padding-bottom: 10px !important;\"\u003e\n\nSymbolism: The Vitarka Mudra\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important;\"\u003e\nThis object is depicted with the \u003cstrong\u003eVitarka Mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sacred gesture of teaching and discussion. On the raised right hand, the thumb and index finger touch to form a circle, symbolizing the unbroken flow of wisdom and the transmission of the Dharma, the Buddha's teaching. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem !important; font-style: italic !important; color: #555 !important; margin-bottom: 0 !important;\"\u003e\nWould you like to know more about the thirteen most important hand gestures and their meaning? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mudras-symboliek-gids\" style=\"color: #b08d57 !important; text-decoration: underline !important; font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003e\nView our complete Mudra \u0026 Symbolism Guide here →\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56535835574603,"sku":"175","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/ladakh-buddha-18e-eeuw-vuurverguld-brons-zittend-op-lotusbasis.jpg?v=1771329727"},{"product_id":"antieke-himalaya-bronzen-boeddha-ca-500-jaar-oud-west-tibetaanse-mustang-traditie","title":"Antique Himalayan Bronze Buddha – approx. 500 years old – West Tibetan \/ Mustang tradition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis impressive bronze Buddha from the Himalayan region immediately radiates tranquility, strength, and authenticity. The statue is clearly not a decorative object, but an ancient temple piece that has been used, touched, and revered over time. It is precisely these signs of use that give the statue its unique appearance and make it particularly attractive to lovers of genuine, lived-in objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes this statue is the exceptionally well-preserved combination of features that together form convincing evidence of age and originality. The interior displays a rough, traditional casting structure with clear oxidation, mineral deposits, and natural aging—exactly what is expected with pre-industrial bronze casting. Furthermore, under light, a subtle, unevenly distributed film is visible, consistent with ancient ritual oils or signs of use, rather than modern finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the exterior, the original fire gilding is still present, but is now largely covered by a deep, layered patina. In places where the surface has been softened by touch, the gold reappears, indicating an authentic, old gilding that has integrated into the surface over time. The patina consists of multiple layers – dark brown, black, and locally green – with a natural micro-structure and without signs of modern treatment.\n\nThe throne is particularly richly decorated with panels and animal figures, which rarely remain completely intact. This makes the statue not only visually stronger but also more valuable in terms of content. The wear on these details is consistent and believable: higher parts have softened, while deeper lines are still visible and filled with old deposits.\n\nClear manual traces are also visible in the finish, such as fine cut lines around the eyes and ornaments. This so-called “cold-work” treatment is characteristic of older, artisanal production and gives the face its lively expression.\n\nBased on style, construction, and aging, this statue can be placed in the Himalayan region, within the West Tibetan \/ Mustang tradition. The combination of techniques, patina, and wear points to an age of approximately 500 years or more, with a dating that safely lies in the 16th century or earlier.\n\nThis is a piece for the serious collector: not a standard market item, but a sculpture with convincing technical evidence, strong presence, and clear historical presence. The actual value could rise to over 100k. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: H 52 cm x W 31.5 cm  \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 7.2 kg  \u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze with remains of fire gilding  \u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Himalaya (Western Tibet \/ Mustang tradition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important; color: #1a1a1a !important; padding: 30px !important; margin-top: 50px !important; border: 1px solid #b08d57 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif !important; text-align: center !important; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch4 style=\"color: #b08d57 !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 2px !important; margin-top: 0 !important; font-size: 1rem !important; font-weight: normal !important;\"\u003e\nDocumentation \u0026 Authenticity\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important; color: #333 !important;\"\u003e\nThis object is subject to our strict inspection protocol, including comparative style analysis and technical analysis. Upon purchase, you will receive an official \u003cstrong\u003e1stbuddha Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/certificaat-van-echtheid-expertise\" style=\"display: inline-block !important; padding: 12px 25px !important; background-color: #1a1a1a !important; color: #ffffff !important; text-decoration: none !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 1px !important; font-size: 0.85rem !important; border-radius: 2px !important;\"\u003e\nView our research methodology\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px !important; font-size: 0.8rem !important; color: #999 !important; font-style: italic !important;\"\u003e\nInsured shipping \u0026 returns via our depot in the Netherlands.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b08d57; padding: 20px; background-color: rgba(176,141,87,0.05); border-radius: 4px; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #fff; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eForensic Verification\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #eee; font-style: italic; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n    This object has been audited for material integrity and historical accuracy.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1stbuddha.nl\/pages\/anatomie-boeddha-forensische-audit\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 25px; border: 1px solid #b08d57; color: #b08d57; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; transition: 0.3s;\"\u003e\n    View the complete Audit methodology\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56567225352523,"sku":"177","price":29000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/himalaya-bronzen-boeddha-verhalende-troon-patina-vergulding.jpg?v=1771499674"},{"product_id":"ganesha-topstuk","title":"Ganesha in Lalitasana – fire-gilded bronze temple statue (Nepal\/India, traditional work)","description":"Ja. Ik zou hem ook inhoudelijk iets aanscherpen: minder absolute claims zoals “excludes modern finishes” en “proven fire-gilding” tenzij je dat analytisch echt hard hebt vastgesteld. En afmetingen meteen bovenaan. Alle links en die lege \u003cdiv\u003e eruit.\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (H × W):\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 × 46 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with extensive remains of fire gilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lost-wax casting, extensively hand-finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated value: €30,000 – €60,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSubject to further confirmation of period, origin and metallurgical characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis monumental Ganesha is an exceptionally substantial bronze sculpture, measuring \u003cstrong\u003e85 cm in height and weighing 41 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e. Close microscopic examination reveals extensive remnants of historic gilding preserved within recessed areas of the surface, while exposed high points show pronounced natural wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surviving gold is closely integrated with the underlying metal rather than forming a superficial modern coating. Its appearance, distribution and preservation are consistent with a traditional \u003cstrong\u003efire-gilded surface\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bronze itself displays a complex, layered patina with dark brown, black and green oxidation occurring both across the surface and within protected recesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, the considerable weight, casting characteristics, surface stratigraphy, oxidation and surviving gilding distinguish this sculpture from the much lighter decorative Ganesha figures commonly produced for the modern export market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExtensive Hand-Finishing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture has been extensively finished by hand after casting. Variations in the engraved ornament demonstrate individual workmanship rather than mechanically repeated decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hands and feet carry carefully engraved floral and geometric motifs, while areas that would normally remain unfinished on purely decorative objects have also received considerable attention. Particularly notable is the treatment of the reverse: the sculpture is fully modelled and decorated around the entire body rather than being conceived primarily for frontal display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elaborate pedestal continues this approach, incorporating lotus ornament and auspicious vessel or \u003cstrong\u003ekalasha\u003c\/strong\u003e symbolism. The degree of finish throughout the sculpture is consistent with its conception as a significant ritual image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIconography \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGanesha is represented in \u003cstrong\u003elalitasana\u003c\/strong\u003e, the posture of royal ease, combining a relaxed seated position with a powerful and commanding presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forehead carries a prominent \u003cstrong\u003etrishula\u003c\/strong\u003e or trident motif together with geometric ornamentation suggestive of a tantric or Shaivite devotional context. At the base appears Ganesha’s characteristic \u003cstrong\u003evahana, the rat\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of his principal identifying attributes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of the most widely revered deities of the Hindu tradition, Ganesha is associated with wisdom, prosperity, auspicious beginnings and above all the removal of obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSurface \u0026amp; Technical Examination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicroscopic examination shows that the surface is not uniform but consists of multiple layers of wear, oxidation and surviving gilding. Gold remains are particularly concentrated in recessed ornament and protected areas, while projecting surfaces show substantially greater loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis uneven distribution is important: it corresponds naturally with prolonged handling, cleaning and environmental exposure over time. Green copper corrosion products are visible within sections of the patina, supporting identification of the underlying material as a copper-rich bronze alloy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of casting, extensive hand-finishing, substantial mass, complex patination and historic gilding makes this an unusually imposing example worthy of further specialist study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA monumental and exceptionally heavy Ganesha in bronze, distinguished by extensive historic gilding, elaborate hand-finishing and a richly developed surface patina.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important; color: #1a1a1a !important; padding: 30px !important; margin-top: 50px !important; border: 1px solid #b08d57 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif !important; text-align: center !important; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #b08d57 !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 2px !important; margin-top: 0 !important; font-size: 1rem !important; font-weight: normal !important;\"\u003eDocumentation \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; margin-bottom: 0 !important; color: #333 !important;\"\u003eThis object has been examined according to the 1stbuddha research protocol, including comparative stylistic research, microscopic surface examination and technical assessment. Upon purchase, the sculpture is supplied with a \u003cstrong\u003e1stbuddha Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56642791244107,"sku":"198","price":29750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/ganesha-beeld-brons-vuurverguld-nepal-85cm-tempelbeeld.jpg?v=1772176495"},{"product_id":"monumentaal-balinees-coromandel-beeld-137-cm-pita-maha-stijl","title":"Monumental Balinese Coromandel Statue – 137 cm – Pita Maha Style","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eOffered for auction: a truly unique and museum-worthy Balinese woodcarving of exceptional size. With a total height of no less than 137 cm, this is one of the largest statues of its kind ever to appear on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eUnique dimensions \u0026 Material: The statue is crafted from a solid block of precious Coromandel wood (Macassar Ebony). This wood is known for its extreme hardness and the beautiful, characteristic black-brown flame pattern. A trunk of this size can no longer be found today, making this object an irreplaceable collector's item. There is currently no second example known on the market of this size and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eCraftsmanship: The statue is a tribute to the heyday of Balinese craftsmanship (Pita Maha period, ca. 1930-1950). The central figure is surrounded by extremely refined, openwork ajour carving of floral tendrils and mythological motifs. The serene facial expression and elegant posture bear witness to a master carver of the top class (Maas region).\n\nThe statue rests on an imposing, separate pedestal 20 cm high, which is also richly decorated and crafted from the same heavy wood. The statue stands stably even without the pedestal, demonstrating the perfect balance in the design.\n\nCondition \u0026 Provenance: This object has a documented history and was already traded at a renowned Belgian auction in the 1970s. Given its age of approximately 100 years, the wood exhibits characteristic shrinkage cracks here and there. This is a completely natural process for solid Coromandel of this size and age; it proves the authenticity of the antique wood. Some of these cracks have been expertly filled in the past, ensuring the sculpture is now fully finished and stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eHeight: 137 cm (incl. base)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eMaterial: Coromandel \/ Macassar Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eWeight: Very heavy (solid heartwood)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eStyle: Balinese Modernism \/ Pita Maha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eSpecial features: Unique size, including richly carved separate base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56986923434315,"sku":null,"price":2499.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/balinese-coromandel-wood-sculpture-full-view.jpg?v=1775730041"},{"product_id":"museaal-lan-xang-meesterwerk-vuurverguld-brons-met-ingelegd-ivoor-46-cm","title":"Museum-quality Lan Xang Masterpiece – Fire-gilded Bronze with Inlaid Ivory – 46 cm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;color:#1f1f1f;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.8;padding:34px;border:1px solid #c9a24d;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8a6a24;font-size:26px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eFire-gilded Lan Xang Buddha with Ivory Eyes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppraisal value: €22,500 – €35,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional Lan Xang Buddha statue is one of the most impressive objects in the collection. With a height of 46 cm and a weight of approximately 5.2 kg, the statue has a powerful, serene presence. The combination of fire-gilded bronze, inlaid eyes, and a deep red-gold patina gives the object an appearance that immediately surpasses standard Buddha statues.\n\nThe Buddha is depicted in Bhumisparsha Mudra, the posture in which the earth is touched as a witness to enlightenment. This mudra represents steadfastness, spiritual strength, and overcoming doubt.\n\nThe inlaid eyes are particularly noteworthy, having been examined under UV light and microscopy. The structure and fluorescence support identification as ancient ivory, which significantly enhances the quality and rarity of the statue.\n\nThe surface shows clear remnants of fire-gilding, with gold bonding in the deeper zones and a warm red-gold appearance due to old oxidation of the copper alloy. The presence of cuprite and malachite-like mineralization gives the surface extra depth and character.\n\nThe open underside shows an old casting core with sand, clay, and organic residues, consistent with traditional pre-industrial lost-wax casting. 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This set is ideally suited for the ambitious businessman or entrepreneur who strives for authority, prosperity, and harmony within his organization. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; color: #fff; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57; width: 30%;\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eapprox. 1900–1940 (Republican Period)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eTotal approx. 10.8 kg (Solid earthenware)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExclusively via our own delivery service\u003c\/strong\u003e (Included in the price)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eBusiness Symbolism: Lu, the God of Prosperity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\nWithin this Sanxing set, \u003cstrong\u003eLu\u003c\/strong\u003e takes a central role for the business world. Depicted with the ruyi scepter and accompanied by a deer, he symbolizes career advancement, high rank, and worldly wealth. Combined with \u003cstrong\u003eFu\u003c\/strong\u003e (social harmony) and \u003cstrong\u003eShou\u003c\/strong\u003e (sustainability and vitality), this set forms the ultimate Feng Shui configuration for a boardroom or luxury office environment.\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eExpertise \u0026 Safety\n\nThe figures are in excellent, unrestored condition with an original studio stamp on the inside. Due to the extreme fragility of this high-quality ceramic, this set is not shipped via regular postal services. The purchase includes specialized transport by our own delivery service, ensuring these masterpieces arrive at your location in impeccable condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.5); margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1stbuddha.nl\/collections\/chinese-kunst-en-antiek\" style=\"color: #b08d57; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\nView more exclusive Chinese art and antiques here\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: H 34 × W 16 cm; B: H 35 × W 17 cm; C: H 36 × W 17 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57161069625675,"sku":"213","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/fu-lu-shou-keramiek-set-compleet-vooraanzicht.png?v=1777531705"},{"product_id":"antiek-chinees-beeld-fortuin-lu-succes","title":"The Master of Fortune – Antique Chinese Temple Statue of the God Lu – ca. 1800","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #fff; background-color: #1a2e1a; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #b08d57; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b08d57; border-bottom: 2px solid #b08d57; padding-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\n\nThe Master of Fortune – Ancient God Lu (ca. 1800–1850)\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\nThis is the ultimate manifestation of success and fortune within the Chinese tradition. This rare temple statue represents \u003cstrong\u003eLu\u003c\/strong\u003e, the star god who rules over rank, salary, and social advancement. A powerful, soulful object for those striving for a life of abundance and authority.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eThe Bringer of Fortune and Status\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\nIn classical Chinese iconography, the official is the only one who can unlock \u003cstrong\u003eFortune\u003c\/strong\u003e. This hand-carved statue from the Fujian or Guangdong region embodies the power of the star god Lu Xing. With his official headband and dignified seated posture, he radiates an unwavering energy of success. It is a traditional Feng Shui anchor point that has been revered for over two centuries to seal business deals and protect family prosperity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eGenuine Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; color: #fff; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57; width: 30%;\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eapprox. 1800-1850 (Late Qing Dynasty)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eTropical hardwood with original gilding and mineral pigments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eHeight: 43 cm | Weight: 2.4 kg\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eThe Patina of True Devotion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nWhat distinguishes this piece is its honest state of preservation. No modern lacquer or misleading restorations, but the pure, deep patina that only develops through centuries of contact with temple incense. The visible soot deposits on the underside and the natural craquelé in the original gold leaf tell the story of an object that has been invoked for generations as the \u003cstrong\u003eBringer of Fortune\u003c\/strong\u003e. An investment in spiritual heritage that makes an immense impact, both visually and symbolically. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.5); margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; font-size: 0.95rem; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Empowering the workspace or as a central Feng Shui element to optimize the flow of opportunities, happiness, and financial growth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57162120692043,"sku":"219","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-chinees-beeld-fortuin-lu-vooraanzicht.jpg?v=1777535583"},{"product_id":"antieke-birmese-tempelbeelden-provenance-mandalay","title":"The Couple of the Sangha – Antique Burmese Temple Statues with Gallery Provenance – ca. 1870","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #fff; background-color: #1a2e1a; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #b08d57; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b08d57; border-bottom: 2px solid #b08d57; padding-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\n\nThe Pair of the Sangha – Ancient Burmese Masterpieces (ca. 1870)\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\nA monumental set with a proven history. This pair of kneeling monks from the Mandalay period was already offered by the renowned Bodhi Gallery in the 1970s, underscoring their status as authentic collector's items. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eThe Power of Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nWhat makes this pair unique is not only the impressive height of 52 cm and the weight of 11.5 kg, but the documented journey through time. The attached gallery card (see photos) attests to their presence in the European antiques world of the last century. 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Unlike the more common bronze, this object was cast in iron, giving it a raw, powerful appearance. 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The meander and floral motifs have been struck into the cold bronze with great precision, a hallmark of high-quality 19th-century workshops. The presence of a \u003cstrong\u003ered coral stone (urna)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the robust, hammered copper base plate indicate an origin from the Ladakh region. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\nSurface examination under \u003cstrong\u003eUV light\u003c\/strong\u003e confirms the authenticity; the observed yellow-green fluorescence indicates the natural oxidation of centuries-old organic resins applied to protect the gilding.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #243b24; padding: 15px; border-left: 4px solid #b08d57; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\nThis statue has demonstrably been in Europe since the \u003cstrong\u003eearly 1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was part of the furnishings of an exclusive villa in the German Sauerland and was later exhibited in a renowned antique shop in the same region. This provenance guarantees both the authenticity and the legal status of the object. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #b08d57; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b08d57; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 2px; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eValuation 1stbuddha.com\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e€ 28,000 – € 38,000\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #d4c4a8; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\nHere is the HTML code for the valuation page of **1stbuddha.com**, fully in your desired style and adapted to the refined 19th-century dating and the specific technical characteristics of this masterpiece. ```html\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #1a2e1a; color: #ffffff; padding: 25px; border: 2px solid #b08d57; border-radius: 8px; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; max-width: 800px; margin: 20px auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b08d57; border-bottom: 1px solid #b08d57; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\nMonumental Fire-Gilded Buddha – Ladakh \/ Sino-Tibetan – ca. 1820–1880\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; font-style: italic; color: #d4c4a8;\"\u003e\nAn exceptional temple object of museum size, characterized by a rare three-part construction and an uninterrupted European heritage since the 1970s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px; border-bottom: 1px dotted #b08d57; display: inline-block;\"\u003ePhysical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.8; list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003e• Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67 cm (Monumental altar size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003e• Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.0 kg (Solid bronze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003e• Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tripartite (Body, Lotus Throne and Base Plate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003e• Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire gilding with manual 'cold-work' engravings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px; border-bottom: 1px dotted #b08d57; display: inline-block;\"\u003eExpertise \u0026 Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nThis object is distinguished by the \u003cstrong\u003emanual engravings\u003c\/strong\u003e of the robe. The meander and floral motifs have been struck into the cold bronze with great precision, a hallmark of high-quality 19th-century workshops. The presence of a \u003cstrong\u003ered coral stone (urna)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the robust, hammered copper base plate indicate an origin from the Ladakh region. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\nSurface examination under \u003cstrong\u003eUV light\u003c\/strong\u003e confirms the authenticity; the observed yellow-green fluorescence indicates the natural oxidation of centuries-old organic resins applied to protect the gilding.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #243b24; padding: 15px; border-left: 4px solid #b08d57; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\nThis statue has demonstrably been in Europe since the \u003cstrong\u003eearly 1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was part of the furnishings of an exclusive villa in the German Sauerland and was later exhibited in a renowned antique shop in the same region. This provenance guarantees both the authenticity and the legal status of the object.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #b08d57; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b08d57; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 2px; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eValuation 1stbuddha.com\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e€ 28,000 – € 38,000\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #d4c4a8; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\nBased on size, technical condition, and documented European private collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57165626835275,"sku":"244","price":27600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/ladakh-boeddha-brons-vuurverguld-17e-eeuw.jpg?v=1777572928"},{"product_id":"vitarka-mudra-bodhisattva-tibet","title":"Antique Tibetan Travel Statue Avalokiteshvara – Vitarka Mudra – 18th Century","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important; color: #1a1a1a !important; padding: 50px 30px !important; max-width: 950px !important; margin: 20px auto !important; border: 1px solid #e0d8c8 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif !important; line-height: 1.8 !important; text-align: justify !important;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center !important; margin-bottom: 40px !important;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch1 style=\"color: #1a1a1a !important; font-size: 2.2rem !important; letter-spacing: 3px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; margin-bottom: 15px !important; font-weight: normal !important;\"\u003e\n      Tibetan Travel Altar: Avalokiteshvara\n    \u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #b08d57 !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 2px !important; font-size: 0.9rem !important;\"\u003e\n      Your Spiritual Travel Companion from the 18th Century\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"width: 100px !important; height: 1px !important; background-color: #b08d57 !important; margin: 20px auto !important;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1rem !important; font-style: italic !important; text-align: center !important; color: #444 !important; margin-bottom: 30px !important;\"\u003e\n\"Not every statue was intended for the silence of a monastery. Some were meant to share life, traverse the mountains, and offer protection on every path you walk.\"\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAt a height of 13 cm, this antique bronze statue of \u003cstrong\u003eAvalokiteshvara\u003c\/strong\u003e (Chenrezig) was crafted par excellence as a personal travel statue. In 18th-century Tibetan culture, statues of this size were carried by travelers and monks as a portable altar. It offered a constant spiritual connection and protection during dangerous journeys through the Himalayas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1a1a1a !important; font-size: 1.5rem !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee !important; padding-bottom: 10px !important; margin-top: 40px !important; font-weight: normal !important;\"\u003e\n\nWhy this image should be your travel companion\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWhether you are taking a physical journey or undergoing a significant inner transition, this image of the Bodhisattva of Compassion reminds you that you never travel alone. The four arms symbolize his ability to offer help in all directions simultaneously. The hand gesture, the \u003cstrong\u003eAnjali Mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e, brings the energy of calm, focus, and unconditional acceptance into your immediate surroundings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 40px 0 !important; padding: 35px !important; background-color: #fcfaf7 !important; border-left: 5px solid #b08d57 !important;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1a1a1a !important; font-size: 1.4rem !important; margin-top: 0 !important; margin-bottom: 15px !important; font-weight: normal !important; text-transform: uppercase !important;\"\u003e\nForensic Analysis \u0026 Expertise\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important;\"\u003e\nEspecially with travel figurines, the \"wear and tear of devotion\" is crucial for the value. This object displays all the characteristics of a weathered spiritual instrument:\n\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none !important; padding-left: 0 !important; font-size: 0.95rem !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px !important;\"\u003e⬥ \u003cstrong\u003eTactile Wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft fading of the details on the knees and hands bears witness to decades, if not centuries, of touch and prayer by the original owner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px !important;\"\u003e⬥ \u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e The hollow underside still contains the oxidized remains of the original casting core, indispensable proof of the 18th-century lost-wax method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px !important;\"\u003e⬥ \u003cstrong\u003eNatural Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e The layered oxidation (cuprite and malachite) is deeply rooted in the metal, a process that cannot be artificially accelerated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1a1a1a !important; font-size: 1.4rem !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee !important; padding-bottom: 10px !important; margin-top: 40px !important; font-weight: normal !important;\"\u003e\n\nTechnical Specifications\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eType:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0;\"\u003ePersonal Travel Image (Portable Altar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0;\"\u003e18th Century (c. 1700–1800)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0;\"\u003e13 cm (h) x 6.5 cm (w)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0;\"\u003eCast bronze with historical patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 50px !important; padding: 40px !important; border: 2px solid #b08d57 !important; text-align: center !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1rem !important; margin-bottom: 25px !important; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\nAre you looking for a powerful protector for your own journey? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\" style=\"display: inline-block !important; padding: 18px 45px !important; background-color: #1a1a1a !important; color: #ffffff !important; text-decoration: none !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; font-weight: bold !important; font-size: 0.9rem !important; letter-spacing: 2px !important;\"\u003e\n\n➔ Add this masterpiece to your collection\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n\n\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n\n\"@type\": \"Product\",\n\n\"name\": \"Antique Tibetan Travel Statue Avalokiteshvara – 18th Century\",\n\n\"image\": \"https:\/\/1stbuddha.nl\/cdn\/shop\/files\/antiek-tibetaans-brons-reisaltaar-voorzijde.jpg\",\n\n\"description\": \"Authentic 18th-century Tibetan travel figurine (13cm) of Avalokiteshvara. 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The object was crafted using the complex fire-gilding technique, a process in which gold is fused with bronze under extreme heat. This results in a deep, warm sheen that is retained for generations and imparts a unique spiritual aura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship and Tactile Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessel is executed as a heavy cast, giving it an impressive mass and a powerful physical presence. The heavy quality attests to the ceremonial status this object originally held in a ritual setting. The interplay between the robust form and the delicate gilding makes this piece an absolute masterpiece for the serious collector.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthentic Patina and History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface displays a beautiful, authentic patina that has built up naturally over the years. The subtle wear in the fire gilding offers an honest insight into the history of the object and proves its long-standing ritual use. These traces of age are essential to the historical value and contribute to the unique, weathered character of the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis object is already located within the European Union and is therefore completely exempt from current Indian export restrictions (ASI obligation). 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With a height of 59 cm, a width of 41 cm, and a weight of 15.4 kg, this statue immediately exudes the presence of an important altar or temple image.\n\nThe Buddha is seated in the classic Bhumisparsha Mudra, the gesture of touching the earth as a witness to enlightenment. Within Buddhism, this posture represents steadfastness, inner strength, and overcoming doubt.\n\nThe statue is crafted from a heavy copper alloy with clear traces of fire gilding. The warm gold tones in protected zones, the deep patina, and natural wear give the surface an impressive character. It is precisely this combination of gold, age, and use that makes the statue visually striking and spiritually charged.\n\nThe robes are richly adorned with hand-applied floral engravings and decorative details. The finish of the face, hands, and lotus base also displays the refinement characteristic of Nepalese Buddhist art.\n\nParticularly noteworthy are the old oxidation, mineral deposits, and traces of traditional lost-wax casting on the inside. Moreover, under UV light, organic remains are visible around protected zones and at the sealing of the base, consistent with long-term ritual use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and impressive object for a serious collector, meditation room, gallery interior, or private collection where a single statue may fill the entire space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#8a6a24;font-size:20px;margin-top:26px;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eShakyamuni Buddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eNepal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eProbably 18th–19th century\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eHeavy copper alloy with fire gilding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eTraditional lost-wax casting with manual engraving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eFire gilding, deep patina, sealed base, UV reaction, old oxidation and mineral deposits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e59 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e41 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;\"\u003e15.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57236808433995,"sku":"273","price":28745.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antieke-boeddha-nepal-18e-eeuw.jpg?v=1778143458"},{"product_id":"monumental-japanese-sho-kannon-bodhisattva-edo-period-17th-century-masterpiece-temple-bronze","title":"Monumental Japanese Sho-Kannon Bodhisattva | Edo Period (17th Century) | Masterpiece Temple Bronze","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"masterpiece-listing\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #b1964d; padding-bottom: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eThe Authority of Silence: A Monumental Edo Period Masterpiece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-style: italic; color: #555;\"\u003e\"In the world of Japanese Buddhist art, true mastership is hidden in the physics of the object. This Sho-Kannon is a technical miracle that transcends decoration.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis monumental temple statue of the Bodhisattva \u003cstrong\u003eSho-Kannon (Avalokiteshvara)\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a rare survival of the Japanese bronze tradition on her absolute artistic highlight. With an impressive height of 113 cm, this object transcends collector's status; it is an architectural statement of spiritual power and technical ingenuity from the \u003cstrong\u003eearly Edo period (ca. 17th century)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b1964d;\"\u003eForensic Investigation \u0026 Technical Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 23kg Paradox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite its monumental size, this statue weighs only 23 kg. This indicates an extremely thin-walled casting (Karakane alloy) with a wall thickness of only a few millimeters. This technique required a mastery of the casting process that was virtually lost after the 18th century. This low weight is the ultimate indicator of an early, high-quality foundry that worked exclusively for the Japanese religious elite.\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetrified Patina (Mineralization):\u003c\/strong\u003e The facial features and deeper folds are marked by authentic mineral calcite encrustation. Over the centuries, this white 'skin' has become deeply intertwined with the bronze and the remaining fire gilding. This type of mineralization is irrefutable evidence of centuries of presence in a temple environment and has been microscopically verified.\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMale Iconography:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the tradition of the early Edo period, this Sho-Kannon retains powerful, masculine facial features and a princely severity. It stands on a double lotus base and a hexagonal plinth—a classic Japanese 'Butsuzo' construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b1964d;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEdo period (approx. 17th - 18th century)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGilded 'Karakane' bronze with mineral encrustation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeight: 113 cm | Width: 31 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e23 kg (High-precision casting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fdfaf2; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #b1964d; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003ePrice: €75,000.00\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePRICE ON REQUEST \/ INQUIRY ONLY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eGiven the value and museum status of this object, we request serious prospective buyers to contact us immediately for a viewing or a detailed condition report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57265413161291,"sku":"316","price":75000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/monumentale-sho-kannon-brons-japan-edo-113cm.jpg?v=1778494245"},{"product_id":"zeldzame-khmer-vishnu-13e-14e-eeuw-met-ritueel-goud-deposito-museale-kwaliteit","title":"Rare Khmer Vishnu | 13th-14th Century | With Ritual Gold Deposit | Museum Quality","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\" class=\"masterpiece-listing\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #b1964d; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSpiritual Heritage: Four-Armed Vishnu with 'Golden Heart'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional bronze statue of the god \u003cstrong\u003eVishnu\u003c\/strong\u003e (the Preserver) is a technical and spiritual masterpiece from the transitional period of the Khmer Empire (13th - 14th century). With a height of 29 cm, this piece embodies the refinement of the Angkor tradition, combined with a rare degree of preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b1964d;\"\u003eForensic Audit \u0026 Authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1stbuddha, we base value on evidence. This object has been subjected to a full forensic analysis:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRitual Gold Deposit (Nidhi):\u003c\/strong\u003e Microscopic examination (Dino-Lite) has revealed a unique feature: an intact gold offering (gold leaf\/foil) deeply embedded in the casting core. This 'golden heart' was ritually placed to imbue the statue with life—a feature found exclusively in important temple commissions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Inertness Test (Acetone):\u003c\/strong\u003e The mineral patina (calcite deposits) and the gold core do not react to chemical solvents. The temporary transparency of the patina upon contact with liquid confirms a porous, natural crystal structure that takes decades (or centuries) to form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV Verification (365nm):\u003c\/strong\u003e The casting core exhibits a 'dead' response under UV light, confirming the absence of modern resins, binders, or plastics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicro-Pitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 50x magnification, the 'skin' of the bronze shows natural oxidation craters, which distinguishes a historical bronze from a modern patinated replica.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b1964d;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKhmer Empire (Cambodia \/ Lopburi region)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e13th - 14th Century (Late Angkor Style)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAntique bronze with remains of gold lacquer and mineral patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeight: 29 cm | Width: 10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e900 grams (Hollow casting with original core)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fdfaf2; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #b1964d; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eAsking price\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eThis object comes with all microscopic images and the results of the tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57265734385995,"sku":null,"price":8790.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antieke-khmer-vishnu-brons-voorzijde-13e-eeuw.jpg?v=1778499665"},{"product_id":"monumentale-witte-tara-sitatara-late-qing-dynastie-80-cm-26-2-kg-verguld-brons-cloisonne","title":"Monumental White Tara Sitatara – Late Qing Dynasty – 80 cm – 26.2 kg Gilt Bronze \u0026 Cloisonné","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Monumental Altarpiece from the 19th Century\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis monumental statue of White Tara (Sitatara) is a rare masterpiece from the late Qing Dynasty (c. 1870–1900). With an impressive height of 80 cm and a mass of over 26.2 kg, this object serves as a spiritual anchor in any room. In the Sino-Tibetan tradition, White Tara is known as the 'Mother of all Buddhas', who continuously watches over the well-being of all living beings from her seven eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpiritual Meaning and Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn accordance with the philosophy of \u003cstrong\u003e1stbuddha\u003c\/strong\u003e, priority lies with the spiritual and symbolic meaning of this object over purely decorative attributes. The seven eyes — situated in the face (including the third eye of wisdom), the palms, and the soles of the feet — represent her all-seeing compassion and her ability to see every living being in every realm. Her hand gestures (Mudras) of blessing and instruction remind the viewer that compassion and wisdom are the heaviest foundations of a fulfilled life.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScientific Research \u0026 Forensic Findings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e1stbuddha\u003c\/strong\u003e, we employ a rigorous, scientific approach to the validation of antiques. This object has been extensively analyzed using Dino-Lite microscopy and UV spectral analysis. Our key findings substantiate the historical substance of this masterpiece:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion analysis of the base:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original iron base plate has completely degraded (rusted out) over a period of at least 100 to 130 years. The remaining rust ring on the bronze flange is the result of a prolonged electrolytic process between the iron and the nobler bronze. This is an irrefutable indicator of the claimed age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicroscopic metal structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dino-Lite images reveal clear, manual file marks beneath the patina. The presence of deep-seated verdigris (copper oxide) crystallized directly \u003cem\u003ein\u003c\/em\u003e these file marks proves that the metal was manually finished by a craftsman decades ago and has since undergone a natural oxidation process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnamel degradation (Cloisonné):\u003c\/strong\u003e The blue and red enamel shows microscopic pitting and gas bubbles (pinholes). This indicates the use of traditional 19th-century furnaces where temperature variation caused gases to escape from the glass mass. 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Where the iron plate has perished, the bronze essence of the White Tara has remained indestructible. An undisputed masterpiece for the serious collector who values ​​forensic integrity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57284175921483,"sku":"338","price":34000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/Monumentale-Witte-Tara-Sitatara-80cm-26kg-verguld-brons-cloisonne-emaille-19e-eeuw-Qing-dynastie.jpg?v=1778603672"},{"product_id":"antieke-tibetaanse-gebedsmolen-mani-khorlo-laat-qing-dynastie-met-intact-chinees-inspectiezegel","title":"Antique Tibetan Prayer Wheel (Mani Khorlo) – Late Qing Dynasty – With Intact Chinese Inspection Seal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHistoric Time Capsule of Prayer: Sealed Tibetan Mani Khorlo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis authentic Tibetan prayer wheel, or Mani Khorlo, is a rare relic from the late Qing Dynasty (19th century). Unlike modern reproductions, this is a functional ritual object that bears the physical traces of a decades-long spiritual journey. The object is crafted from robust, weathered leather secured with traditional hand stitching, testifying to a simple yet powerful craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Red Seal: An Administrative Passport\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this particular specimen unique for the serious collector is the intact red Chinese inspection seal on the underside. This seal confirms the official historical verification during the object's passage from Tibet to China at the beginning of the 20th century. It constitutes tangible evidence of the administrative and political context in which this religious artifact functioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eForensic Findings \u0026 Authentication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e1stbuddha\u003c\/strong\u003e, every object is subjected to a technical examination to ensure historical integrity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e The object is fully sealed. Forensic examination confirms the presence of the original, tightly coiled mantra scrolls (likely Om Mani Padme Hum) inside the cylinder. These have remained untouched for over a century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatina Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e The leather surface shows deep, organic degradation consistent with a 19th-century dating. 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This specific object is the example that was extensively described and traded by the renowned London expert Michael Backman (Object 10026).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical \u0026 Museum Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegantly proportioned Shikarakuta (temple shrine) is a rare religious heritage piece from the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. The form is directly modeled after the iconic Swayambhunath stupa. 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Dated to the 17th to early 18th century, this object represents the pinnacle of Tibeto-Chinese sacred woodcarving from the Himalayan region. (Ladakh) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eForensic Audit \u0026 Technical Dossier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e1stbuddha.nl\u003c\/strong\u003e, we subject every object to rigorous technical validation. The results for this masterpiece confirm its museum status:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Analysis \u0026 Dehydration: At a height of 44 cm, the statue weighs only 2.3 kg. This extremely low weight attests to complete cellular dehydration of the solid wood core over a period of more than 300 years.\n\nUnopened Consecration (Rabné): The ritual bottom seal is completely intact. The original wooden closing board is sealed with a historical mixture of resin and wax, where the natural shrinkage seam confirms the authenticity of the 17th-century construction.\n\nUV Spectral Analysis: Under 365nm UV light, the polychromy shows a completely matte reaction. This confirms the absence of modern synthetic pigments, resins, or restorations.\n\nMicroscopic Validation (Dino-Lite): Analysis of the pigment layers shows the use of mineral pigments (including malachite and cinnabar). Traces of historical monastery restorations are visible in the form of brittle wax seal rings around old insect holes, which substantiates the honest provenance history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIconographic Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarma Pakshi is depicted with his characteristic wrathful gaze and iconic mustache, seated in \u003cem\u003evajraparyankasana\u003c\/em\u003e. He wears the Black Crown (Vajra Crown) with the golden sun and moon symbolism. In his right hand, he holds the \u003cem\u003evajra\u003c\/em\u003e raised, a symbol of indestructible spiritual power. 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The crossed feet, the graceful posture, and the position of the arms refer to the classical depiction in which Krishna holds his flute. The flute itself is, as is often the case with old temple statues, no longer present.\n\nVenugopala Krishna symbolizes love, harmony, attraction, protection, and divine joy. In the Hindu tradition, Krishna’s flute is seen as a call to the heart: an image of gentleness, devotion, and spiritual connection. This makes the object particularly suitable for an interior, altar, practice room, or meditative space where warmth, tranquility, and positive energy are central.\n\nThe statue is carved from wood and still bears clear remnants of old polychromy, gilding, lacquer layers, and glass decoration. The heavily weathered condition, cracks, losses, and damaged surfaces show the long history of the object. It is precisely this untouched skin of aging that gives the statue its distinctive, sacred appearance.\n\nStylistically, this statue aligns with the South Indian temple tradition, likely Tamil Nadu or Karnataka. The construction, posture, decorative remains, and deep weathering make a dating in the 18th century defensible. It is a powerful and weathered temple object with a rare, strong presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #b08d57; border-bottom: 1px solid #b08d57; padding: 18px 0; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eDepiction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Venugopala Krishna \/ Vishnu as a divine flute player\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Love, harmony, protection, joy, and spiritual attraction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood with old polychromy, gilding, paint residue and glass decoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eOrigin \/ style:\u003c\/strong\u003e South India, probably Tamil Nadu or Karnataka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th–19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 90 × W 44 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.8 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavily weathered antique condition with old losses, cracks, paint loss, and missing parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\"\u003eA monumental and meaningful South Indian temple statue for those seeking a powerful object with history, devotion, and spiritual presence. 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The Buddha sits in the Bhumisparsha mudra, with the right hand touching the earth. This posture refers to the moment of enlightenment, in which the Buddha remains steadfast and calls upon the earth as a witness.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin:0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\nThe meaning of this image lies in grounding, protection, inner certainty, and enlightenment. It is a powerful symbol for people who wish to bring more peace, stability, and spiritual focus into their home or personal space. The posture serves as a reminder to stand firm, even when there is unrest, doubt, or change.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin:0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\nThe image is hand-carved from wood and displays the characteristic Shan style with a high-raised flame-shaped ushnisha, a restrained face, and elongated, stylized fingers. 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He is depicted here seated on a powerful lion, a classic symbol for the power of wisdom that dispels confusion, doubt, and ignorance.\n\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin:0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\nWithin the Chinese Buddhist tradition, Wenshu Pusa is revered as a protective and clarifying presence. This image fits particularly well in a space where knowledge, study, meditation, leadership, or decision-making are central. Think of a library, office, entrance, practice room, meditative space, or a powerful spiritual interior.\n\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin:0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\nThe lion beneath Wenshu Pusa represents courage, protection, and the victorious power of insight. Together, they form a strong symbol for mental clarity, spiritual focus, and the ability to see through illusion and uncertainty. This makes the image not only impressive as an art object but also meaningful as a daily symbol of wisdom and inner direction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin:0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\nThe statue is made of heavy bronze and, due to its height of nearly one meter and a weight of approximately 60–80 kg, has an exceptionally strong presence. Stylistically, it aligns with Chinese Buddhist art from the Late Qing to the early Republic period. Its well-known Dutch gallery provenance, where the statue was already on display in an antique gallery in Bergen op Zoom in the 1970s, reinforces the historical character and collector's value of this object. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #b08d57; border-bottom:1px solid #b08d57; padding:18px 0; margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b08d57;\"\u003eDepiction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wenshu Pusa \/ Manjushri on lion\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b08d57;\"\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wisdom, insight, study, clear thinking, protection and spiritual focus\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b08d57;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy cast bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b08d57;\"\u003eOrigin \/ style:\u003c\/strong\u003e China, Late Qing \/ Early Republic style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b08d57;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Probably late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b08d57;\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Dutch gallery provenance, Bergen op Zoom, present since the 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b08d57;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 94.5 × W 53 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b08d57;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 60–80 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin:0;\"\u003e\n\nAn exceptionally monumental and meaningful bronze Wenshu Pusa statue for those seeking a powerful object related to wisdom, protection, mental clarity, and spiritual presence.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57326840807755,"sku":"396","price":4975.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/monumentaal-bronzen-wenshu-pusa-beeld.jpg?v=1778918982"},{"product_id":"monumentaal-verguld-tibetaans-shakyamuni-boeddha-beeld-monnikenwerk-vitarka-mudra-met-handgegraveerd-kasaya-gewaad","title":"Monumental Gilded Tibetan Shakyamuni Buddha Statue – Monastic Work – Vitarka Mudra with Hand-Engraved Kasaya Robe","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff; color:#2b2b2b; padding:32px; border:2px solid #b08d57; border-radius:8px; font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#b08d57; font-size:26px; margin:0 0 18px 0; font-weight:normal; letter-spacing:0.5px;\"\u003eMonumental Gilded Tibetan Shakyamuni Buddha Statue – Vitarka Mudra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin:0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\nThis monumental gilded Shakyamuni Buddha statue is a powerful Tibetan \/ Himalayan monastic object with an exceptional presence. The Buddha is depicted in Vitarka mudra: the thumb and index finger of the raised right hand touch to form a circle, the classic gesture of teaching and explaining the Dharma.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin:0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\nThe meaning of this image is particularly strong. Vitarka mudra stands for the transmission of the Buddha's teaching: instruction, discussion, and insight. The circle formed by thumb and index finger represents the unbroken flow of wisdom from teacher to student. As a result, this image is particularly suitable for an entrance, meditation room, practice room, altar, or a powerful spiritual interior.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin:0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\nThe reverse side shows the traditional Tibetan Kasaya monk's robe, hand-engraved in a geometric rice field pattern. This pattern refers to the Buddhist monk's robe, composed of symbolic planes like old patches of cloth that together form one sacred garment. 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With a massive and impressive weight of no less than \u003cstrong\u003e27.00 kilos\u003c\/strong\u003e and a height of 69 cm, this sculpture represents a thick-walled temple commission of the very highest category. The Buddha is depicted in \u003cem\u003eVitarka mudra\u003c\/em\u003e: the thumb and index finger of the raised right hand touch to form a circle, the classic gesture of teaching and explanation.\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\nWhy buy this monumental masterpiece? (Function \u0026 Meaning)\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDue to its enormous scale and layered history, this colossal bronze is specially designed to anchor an unwavering atmosphere of wisdom, abundance, and stability in high-end interiors, entrances, or meditation rooms:\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gesture of Teaching:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cem\u003eVitarka mudra\u003c\/em\u003e stands for the transmission of the Buddha's teaching: instruction, discussion, and insight. Thumb and index finger join in a circle, symbolizing the unbroken flow of wisdom from teacher to student. 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The interior shows the deeply blackened casting channel and the original mineral deposits and white veils from the borax flux.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nProduct details\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eDepiction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eShakyamuni Buddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMudra:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eVitarka mudra, the gesture of teaching and discussion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eMonumental cast bronze \/ copper-rich temple alloy with deep golden-brown fire patina and authentic remnants of fire gilding (gold amalgam)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin \/ Style:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eTibet \/ Himalayan monastic tradition\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e18th–19th century\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eH 69 × W 54 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e27.00 kg (Monumental palace format)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eExceptional antique condition. Deep original patina with ritual wear, manual master marks, internal oxidation, and mineral borax deposits. 100% nonsense-free.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57360265314635,"sku":"570","price":13899.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/vuurvergulde-bronzen-boeddha-18e-19e-eeuw.jpg?v=1779107942"},{"product_id":"monumentaal-paar-antieke-vuurvergulde-thaise-tempelleeuwen-singha-dharmachakra-zegel-18e-eeuw-h-104-cm-90-kg","title":"Monumental Pair of Antique Fire-Gilded Thai Temple Lions (Singha) – Dharmachakra Seal – 18th Century – H 104 cm \/ ~90 kg","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #8c7643; border-bottom: 2px solid #8c7643; padding-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\n    Museum Quality Pair of Monumental Antique Fire-Gilded Thai Temple Lions (Singha Guardians) – Early Rattanakosin (Siam) – 18th Century – H 104 cm \/ ~90 kg\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications Monumental Couple:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Singha A: 103 cm high | 44 cm wide | Weight: 38.00 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n• Singha B: 104 cm high | 44 cm wide | Weight: 49.60 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\n• Combined Weight: 87.60 kg (Extremely heavy, thick-walled royal castings)\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWe proudly present one of the most monumental, rare, and museum-worthy discoveries from the Asian art trade: a fully intact, surviving, and matching pair of monumental antique bronze \u003cstrong\u003eThai Temple Lions (Singhas)\u003c\/strong\u003e from the late 18th to early 19th century. With their imposing palace size of over a meter high and a massive combined weight of no less \u003cstrong\u003e87.60 kilos\u003c\/strong\u003e, this set represents a royal court commission from the early \u003cstrong\u003eRattanakosin period (Kingdom of Siam)\u003c\/strong\u003e of the highest category.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n    Majestic Spiritual Protection, Virility \u0026amp; The Dharmachakra Seal\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWithin the royal Thai Buddhist tradition, these iconic Singha guardians adorn the gates of the most sacred temple complexes in pairs (such as Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok) to anchor an unwavering atmosphere of spiritual safety and sovereignty:\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shield Against Negativity:\u003c\/strong\u003e With their wide-open, hypnotic jaws, stylized teeth... and flaming manes, these lions act as an energetic shield that keeps obstacles and external unrest outside the gate with brute force. Deep within the crevices of the basin lies the original, unrestored casting skin with heavy cuprite oxidation and the fully mineralized crystals of the historic borax flux.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Life Energy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The master goldsmith has endowed the lions with a powerful, traditional, and explicit male anatomy. Within Eastern iconography, this symbolizes virility, active spiritual energy, and the unwavering power to overcome evil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dharmachakra Sealing:\u003c\/strong\u003e A very special... and ritually crucial detail is located on the back, centered between the hind legs directly beneath the tail cast flat across the back. Here, a beautiful Buddhist wheel \/ sun wheel (Dharmachakra) has been cast in relief. This sacred medallion seals the statues in their spiritual task as active protectors of Buddhist law.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nMicroscopic Evidence of Royal Fire Gilding\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe exterior of this pair provides irrefutable, natural scientific evidence of pure pre-industrial age and superior metal craftsmanship:\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Gold-Amalgam Skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microscopic Dino-Lite research reveals that the gold looks like a thick, layered \"sugar skin\" of real 24-karat gold amalgam has been fired directly onto the bronze. The surface shows the original, deep scratches from the agate stone with which the goldsmith manually rubbed the gold in the 18th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-industrial Craftsmanship \u0026 Weight Difference:\u003c\/strong\u003e The significant difference in weight (38 kg versus 49.6 kg) is the ultimate proof of traditional lost-wax casting. This is caused by natural variations in the wall thickness of the hand-sculpted wax model and residual casting residue deep within the cavities of the legs and torso.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nProduct details of the Set\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eRepresentation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003ePair of Royal Thai Temple Lions (Singha Guardians)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHeavy cast bronze \/ copper-rich temple alloy with original, thick fire gilding (gold amalgam) and deep temple patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin \/ Style:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eThailand (Siam) \/ Early Rattanakosin Period (Royal Style)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e18th – early 19th Century\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSingha 1 dimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eH 103 × W 44 cm | Weight: 38.00 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSingha 2 dimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eH 104 × W 44 cm | Weight: 49.60 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCombined Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e87.60 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eExceptional, undamaged antique condition with a fabulously weathered gold skin, authentic agate traces and deep temple patina. Completely original and 100% nonsense-free.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57362448187723,"sku":"572","price":50000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/monumentale-vergulde-singha-tempelleeuw-thailand.jpg?v=1779116015"},{"product_id":"birma-boeddha-monumentale-tempelreus-van-maar-liefst-193-cm-hoog-en-86-cm-breed","title":"Burmese Buddha monumental temple giant, no less than 193 cm high and 86 cm wide!","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8c7643; border-bottom: 2px solid #8c7643; padding-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\nMonumental Antique Teak Mandalay Buddha Statue – Inlaid Shell Eyes – Burma – 19th Century – 193 cm\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e 193 cm high | 86 cm wide | Solid Teak (Life-size Temple and Palace Size)\n\n\n\n\n\nAn absolute, breathtaking, and museum-worthy discovery from the Asian art trade: a monumental, life-size antique hand-carved teak statue of a standing \u003cstrong\u003eMandalay Buddha\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 19th century (Burma \/ Myanmar). With an impressive and rare height of no less \u003cstrong\u003e193 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and a width of 86 cm, this sculpture represents a heavy, royal temple commission of the very highest category.\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\nRoyal Appearance \u0026amp; Spiritual Presence\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis life-size masterpiece depicts the Buddha standing on a stylized lotus throne, gracefully and fluidly holding up his royal robe (\u003cem\u003euttarasanga\u003c\/em\u003e) at the sides with both hands. This model brings an unwavering, majestic atmosphere of absolute tranquility, wisdom, and spiritual grounding to high-end interiors, entrances, or exclusive reception rooms:\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shield of Tranquility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The serene, meditative gaze of the face radiates a direct, deep focus. This life-sized object serves as the absolute centerpiece of the room and creates a serene atmosphere that immediately impresses every visitor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Thayo Lacquer Relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wide Mandalay headband and the complete, wavy edges of the robe are heavily decorated with hand-sculpted \u003cem\u003ethayo\u003c\/em\u003e lacquer paste. These bands are hand-inlaid with red and green glass beads and small mirrors (\u003cem\u003ehman-zi shwe-cha\u003c\/em\u003e) that refract the light in a mystical way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\nForensic Analysis \u0026amp; Material Biology\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nBoth the surface and the construction provide irrefutable, natural scientific proof of pure 19th-century age, completely free of modern export junk:\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified Inlay Eyes (The Blue Test):\u003c\/strong\u003e Forensic ultraviolet (UV) examination proves the pure organic age of the face. The almond-shaped eye plates are hand-carved from \u003cstrong\u003enatural seashell (mother-of-pearl)\u003c\/strong\u003e and glow intensely electric blue under the UV lamp. The pupils are inlaid with the original jet-black and matte \u003cem\u003ethit-si\u003c\/em\u003e tree resin snail. The deep shrinkage cracks surrounding the eye socket contain centuries-old, petrified temple soot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair Age Shrinkage of the Wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e The front shows a beautiful, legitimate, and deep vertical shrinkage crack across the right rib cage. This is the ultimate proof of solid, antique teak wood that has worked naturally over the decades in the dry temple environment and has lost all its moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnrestored Back:\u003c\/strong\u003e The back shows the pure, untouched structure of the Burmese lacquer craft. The mantel is finished with a solid, matte black surface of the original tree resin lacquer, with the manual adze and carving marks of the master woodcarver still visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nProduct details\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eDepiction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eStanding Mandalay Buddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eSolid hand-carved teak wood with jet-black thit-si lacquer, thayo relief, gold leaf, and inlaid seashell eye plates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin \/ Style:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eBurma (Myanmar) \/ Original Mandalay style (Monastic tradition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e19th Century (ca. 1860-1880) – Fully antique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eH 193 × W 86 cm (Monumental life-size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eExceptional antique condition. Stunning original lacquer and gold skin with authentic devotional wear, natural shrinkage cracks in the teak, and a completely intact, original eye inlay. 100% nonsense-free.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57374552359243,"sku":"411","price":16800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antieke-birmese-staande-boeddha-19e-eeuw.jpg?v=1779181427"},{"product_id":"museumwaardig-antiek-himalayabrons-koninkrijk-mustang-lo-15e-17e-eeuw","title":"Museum-worthy Antique Himalayan Bronze (Kingdom of Mustang \/ Lo), 15th–17th Century","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8c7643; border-bottom: 2px solid #8c7643; padding-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\nMuseum Quality Antique Fire-Gilded Bronze Amitayus Altar Statue – Mustang Kingdom – 15th-17th Century – 35 cm \/ 5.40 kg\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 cm high | 27 cm wide | Weight: 5.40 kg (Extremely heavy, thick-walled mountain casting with original clay core)\n\n\n\n\nAn absolute, archaeological, and museum-worthy antique bronze altar sculpture of Amitayus (the Buddha of Infinite Life), masterfully cast in the Trans-Himalayan region of the legendary, independent Buddhist Kingdom of Mustang (Lo). Dating from the 15th to 17th centuries, this masterpiece embodies the pure, brute force of the Pala Renaissance. Weighing a staggering 5.40 kg at a height of 35 cm, this is an exceptionally thick-walled, monastic casting with fabulous, unrestored integrity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\nThe Energy of Health, Longevity \u0026 Spiritual Abundance\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis heavy, ritual mountain bronze is designed to bring a powerful atmosphere of spiritual grounding, vital life energy, and unwavering protection into a high-end space or private collection:\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sacred Kalasha (Vase of Life):\u003c\/strong\u003e Amitayus is depicted seated in the lotus position (\u003cem\u003eDhyanasana\u003c\/em\u003e) with his hands resting in the meditative \u003cem\u003eDhyana mudra\u003c\/em\u003e. In his palms, he holds the base of the sacred Kalasha, the vase filled with the elixir of immortality. This symbol activates energies of a long, healthy life and spiritual wealth.\n\nArchaic Leaf Crown (Prabhamandala):\nThe Buddha is enthroned beneath a monumental, diamond-shaped halo of dense leaves and large lotus flowers. This powerful, vegetative visual language harks back directly to medieval Indian Pala art, here cast in a beautiful and fleshy form without later cold engravings.\n\nThe Lion Pedestal (Simhasana):\nThe statue rests on a heavy, stepped architectural pedestal. At the front hangs a beautiful, wide ceremonial altar cloth folded over the edge, featuring original fire-gilded remnants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\nForensic Metal Biological Analysis \u0026amp; Material Study\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe surface, the face, and the open underside all provide irrefutable scientific evidence of pure pre-industrial age:\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFossilized Orange Iron Clay Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e The open underside of the lion throne shows the original casting core that remained deep within the central cavity. This is a bone-dry, rock-hard fired mass of iron-rich river clay from the Kali Gandaki Valley. This heavy core and the thick bronze wall explain the massive weight of 5.40 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick Gold-Amalgam Skin on Cinnabar (Hingabar):\u003c\/strong\u003e Microscopic Dino-Lite research reveals that the gold has been fired as a thick, fleshy layer directly onto a traditional red cinnabar base. The gold surface shows the original, parallel agate polishing scratches. The convex parts show legitimate devotional wear from generations of tender hand contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineralized Crystal Veils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over the entire crown of hair, folds, and halo lies a web of microscopically fine, white and soft pink \u003cstrong\u003ecalcite and borax crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e that have sweated out of the metal over the course of centuries. 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No second example of this specific masterpiece exists worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBring the deep, transcendent atmosphere of an ancient Burmese monastery altar into your living space. 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The combination of monumental dimensions, exceptional weight, high-quality chiseling, two-part construction, and a historical silver-plated finish clearly places this statue within the highest segment of traditional Newar metal art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring an extensive technical examination, both the exterior and the internal construction were investigated. In addition, the casting core, the structure of the statue, the finish, the wear, and the iconography have been extensively documented and compared with documented objects from international museum and auction collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #d8d8d8; margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 24px; color: #3f698c; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eTraditional lost-wax casting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe statue was crafted using the centuries-old \u003cstrong\u003elost-wax\u003c\/strong\u003e technique. The Buddha and the monumental double lotus base were cast separately and later joined together, a construction method characteristic of high-quality historical Himalayan bronze art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspection of the interior shows that the original casting core has largely been preserved. Additionally, an original magnetic iron core support was identified that was used during the casting process to stably position the clay core. The presence of this structure constitutes an important technical feature of traditional manual lost-wax castings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, the interior shows remnants of the original casting core with a natural granular structure and organic inclusions, consistent with historical Himalayan casting techniques in which clay was mixed with mineral and plant materials to keep the core stable during the casting process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #d8d8d8; margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 24px; color: #3f698c; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eHistoric finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior possesses an exceptionally well-preserved silver-colored finish that still shows a clear reflection in protected areas. In combination with the gilded accents present on the hair curls, among other things, this points to a precious historical surface treatment that goes considerably beyond the standard finish of religious temple statues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the surface, natural copper corrosion products are visible, including green malachite formation and reddish-brown oxidation, consistent with a copper-containing alloy that has aged naturally over a long period of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #d8d8d8; margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 24px; color: #3f698c; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eBhaisajyaguru – The Medicine Buddha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, Bhaisajyaguru is regarded as the Buddha of Healing. He symbolizes physical recovery, mental purification, and spiritual enlightenment. In his left hand, he carries the medicine bowl, while the richly detailed medicinal plant refers to the healing wisdom with which it is traditionally associated.\n\nThe monumental botanical rendering of this plant is one of the most striking elements of the sculpture. In combination with the finely chiseled leaves, flower, and stem, it forms an important iconographic element that underscores the exceptional quality level of this object.\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #d8d8d8; margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 24px; color: #3f698c; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eNewar mastery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shaping of the face, the long almond-shaped eyes, the subtle lips, the elegant neck, the monumental lotus base, and the exceptionally refined chiseling closely align with classic Newar bronze art from the Kathmandu Valley. The combination of these features with Tibetan religious iconography points to manufacture for the Tibetan Buddhist world by a workshop fully familiar with the highest Newar traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly noteworthy are the richly engraved robe hem, the finely detailed palms, and the monumental double lotus base. Virtually every visible surface is hand-chiseled, integrating both decorative and religious motifs into the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #d8d8d8; margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 24px; color: #3f698c; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eNatural wear and patina\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe statue possesses a homogeneous historical wear pattern that is consistently visible across the entire surface. The raised parts of the engravings have been gradually rounded off through prolonged ritual handling, while the deeper parts of the chasing have retained their original sharpness. This combination of wear, natural patina formation, and internal aging forms a consistent historical whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal construction also exhibits long-term natural mineralization and corrosion formation, consistent with a historical object that has been preserved undisturbed for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #d8d8d8; margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 24px; color: #3f698c; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eResearch Status\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extensive internal research dossier has been compiled for this sculpture, in which the construction, casting technique, iconography, and stylistic characteristics have been documented in detail. 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The original contents, if any, are no longer known, but the feature is consistent with ritual use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA surface shaped by time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraces of blue-green, reddish-brown and cream pigment survive beneath fine craquelure and extensive wear. Old shrinkage cracks, open joints and local losses remain visible. Rather than diminishing the sculpture, these features form part of its devotional history and give it a strong, lived-in presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high coiffure and crown, bodhisattva jewellery, elongated earlobes and gentle expression strongly support an identification as Guanyin, the Chinese form of Avalokiteshvara. A small Amitabha emblem appears to be incorporated into the coiffure. 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The relief is arranged as a temple or shrine programme with protective figures, naga iconography and heavily carved supporting elements at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOriginal polychromy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear remnants of the original painted decoration survive across the surface. Old blue pigment is preserved in recessed areas, together with traces of red and yellow\/gold. The surviving colour follows the original relief and shows that the stele was once far more richly polychromed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSurface and condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surface is heavily weathered, with age-related wear, softened relief details, discoloration, small losses and local erosion. These traces are consistent with prolonged display and use in a religious or architectural setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stele is said to have been brought from Nepal to Europe in the 1960s. This early European provenance is recorded with the object as transmitted ownership history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58662297829707,"sku":"167","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/nepal-himalaya-limestone-buddha-stele-front_110140be-aa34-4caf-9344-c37cfe28d5e5.jpg?v=1790857421"},{"product_id":"antieke-birmese-staande-mandalay-boeddha-verguld-114-5-cm","title":"Monumental Antique Burmese Mandalay Buddha – Gilt Wood with Glass Mosaic – c. 1890–1920 – 114.5 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonumental Antique Burmese Mandalay Buddha\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 114.5 × W 29 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.2 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-carved wood, black lacquer, gilding and coloured mirror\/glass inlay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burma \/ Myanmar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandalay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1890–1920\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e right hand Abhaya; left hand lowered\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonumental standing Buddha from the Burmese Mandalay tradition, richly lacquered and gilded. The long robe is exceptionally elaborate, with raised ornament and rows of green, red and pale mirror or glass inlay. The raised right hand forms Abhaya mudra, the classic gesture of protection and reassurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExecution\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gilded face has the serene, refined modelling associated with Mandalay sculpture. Dense hair curls, elongated earlobes, a slender silhouette and richly framed robe panels create the presence of a substantial temple image. The figure stands on a decorated lotus base above a separate black plinth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with visible age-related wear. The black lacquer and gilding show natural rubbing and local losses; many glass inlays remain, with scattered small losses and signs of use. 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The robe is draped over the left shoulder and held at the waist by a belt with a gilt knot. Its borders are engraved with a scale-like pattern and partly gilt, and gilt rosettes are scattered across the cloth. Each palm bears a gilt square mark with a flower motif. From the left wrist the robe falls in a broad point. The bare feet, their nails gilt, rest on a double lotus base with gilt-accented petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figure is complete, with no visible missing parts. The bronze has a dark reddish-brown patina that shines on the high points. Green oxidation sits in the curls, between the lotus petals and in the recesses of the base. The gilding on the lotus petals is partly worn. A robe fold shows small casting irregularities and pits, and a fine line runs through the robe at the back, probably a casting or joining seam. The inside of the hanging robe point is left as rough cast surface. 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