{"product_id":"bronzen-buste-van-de-boeddha-in-sukhothai-stijl-thailand-20e-eeuw","title":"Bronze Bust of Buddha in Sukhothai style – Thailand, 20th century","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #222; background-color: #fff; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #d6d6d6; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #000; border-bottom: 2px solid #b08d57; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBronze Bust of the Buddha in Sukhothai Style – Thailand, 20th Century\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn elegant bronze bust of the historical Buddha, crafted in the refined Sukhothai style. Its graceful features, long flame-shaped ushnisha, and natural green patina make it a decorative art object with a timeless appeal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bronze Buddha bust is crafted after examples from the famous Sukhothai period, a style renowned worldwide for its harmonious proportions, gentle facial expression, and spiritual elegance. The long, upward-pointing ushnisha, the subtle smile, and the flowing lines reflect classical Thai sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is cast in bronze and features a decorative green-brown patina that gives it an authentic appearance. Technical examination included analysis of the construction, weight, surface finish, and patina. Based on this, the sculpture is attributed to the 20th century and not to the original Sukhothai period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its slender design and serene appearance, this bust is a stylish object for both modern and classical interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000;\"\u003eThe Meaning of the Buddha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, symbolizes wisdom, inner peace, and enlightenment. His serene facial expression is a reminder of meditation, compassion, and the letting go of worldly desires. Within the Buddhist tradition, he represents the path to insight and mental balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sukhothai style is considered one of the most elegant art forms from Southeast Asia and remains an important source of inspiration for Thai artists to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood overall condition with normal signs of use and age. The decorative patina shows slight wear and natural color variations in places, consistent with its age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58023586660683,"sku":null,"price":206.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/bronzen-boeddhabuste-thailand-sukhothai-vooraanzicht.jpg?v=1785763012","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/fr\/products\/bronzen-buste-van-de-boeddha-in-sukhothai-stijl-thailand-20e-eeuw","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}