{"product_id":"19e-eeuws-verguld-bronzen-vishnu-beeld-nepal-himalaya-kunst","title":"19th Century Gilded Bronze Vishnu Statue – Nepal Himalayan Art","description":"\u003csection class=\"buddha-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-header\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-tag\"\u003eSymbol of Balance \u0026 Protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-main-title\"\u003eAntique \u003cspan class=\"serif-italic\"\u003eVishnu: The Great Protector\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-accent-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"story-text\"\u003eIn a world that sometimes feels chaotic, Vishnu restores balance. As the 'Preserver' of life, he symbolizes protection, peace, and a harmonious home. He is the one who watches over the natural order and ensures that everything eventually falls into place. This 19th-century bronze statue is more than art; it is a tangible piece of security. The soft wear on his face tells the story of generations who found solace and calm with this statue on their home altar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-expertise-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"expertise-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"specs-title\"\u003eDetails \u0026 Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"specs-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vishnu (South India)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th Century (ca. 1850)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Bronze (Panchaloha alloy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 cm high | 600 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original ritual Sindoor residue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"expertise-analysis\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"specs-title\"\u003eForensic Validation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"analysis-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLived History:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under the microscope, it can be seen that the red color in the grooves is not modern paint, but 'Sindoor'. This ritual offering powder has caked into the details through decades of use, confirming the authentic ceremonial history of this piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e The statue was crafted using the 'lost-wax' method. The irregularities in the hollow base and the natural gas pockets (casting bubbles) in the bronze prove the artisanal casting. The warm golden sheen on the nose and chest is the result of years of ritual touch, through which the high-quality copper alloy has become visible again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-shipping-footer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shipping-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"meta-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Validated by 1stbuddha curators\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"meta-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Personal Dutch service\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital@0;1\u0026family=Inter:wght@300;400;600\u0026display=swap');\n.buddha-product-description { background-color: #ffffff; padding: 60px 20px; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; border-top: 1px solid #f0ede6; }\n  .product-container { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }\n  .product-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }\n  .product-tag { color: #b08d57; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 15px; }\n  .product-main-title { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 300; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .product-main-title .serif-italic { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-style: italic; text transform: none; font-size: 32px; }\n  .product-accent-line { width: 40px; height: 1px; background-color: #b08d57; margin: 0 auto; }\n  .product-story-box { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  .story-text { font-size: 16px; line height: 1.8; color: #444; font-style: italic; max-width: 750px; margin: 0 auto; }\n  .product-expertise-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 40px; padding: 40px; background-color: #fcfaf7; border: 1px solid #f0ede6; }\n  .specs-title { font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #b08d57; margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600; }\n  .specs-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; }\n  .specs-list li { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #555; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 5px; }\n  .analysis-text { font-size: 14px; line height: 1.7; color: #555; text-align: justify; }\n  .product-shipping-footer { margin-top: 40px; text-align: center; }\n  .shipping-meta { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 30px; }\n  .meta-item { font-size: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: #888; }\n  .dot { height: 4px; width: 4px; background-color: #b08d57; border-radius: 50%; }\n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .product-expertise-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .shipping-meta { flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57271568695627,"sku":"331","price":495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antieke-vishnu-beschermer-harmonie-zuid-india.jpg?v=1778513632","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/19th-century-gilded-bronze-vishnu-statue-nepal-himalayan-art","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}