{"product_id":"antique-18th-19th-century-thai-sangkatchai-in-sankha-conch-gilt-bronze-archaic-wealth-amulet","title":"Antique 18th\/19th Century Thai Sangkatchai in Sankha (Conch) – Gilt Bronze – Archaic Wealth Amulet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArchaic Thai Sangkatchai in Sankha (Shell) – 18th\/19th Century\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating and rare object combines the spiritual power of the Sankha (conch shell) with the image of Phra Sangkatchai, the Buddha of abundance and wealth. This authentic piece dates from the 18th or early 19th century and is a powerful example of Thai devotional art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpiritual Power: Prosperity and Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Buddhist tradition, this object is a dual symbol of good fortune:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracting Wealth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sangkachai is revered for its ability to bestow prosperity, good fortune, and abundance upon the owner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sacred Shell (Sankha):\u003c\/strong\u003e The conch shape symbolizes the divine sound that dispels negativity and clears the way for success and authority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnimated Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e The remnants of the original gold leaf bear witness to a long history of veneration. Each flake of gold represents a wish or prayer entrusted to this statue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eForensic Audit \u0026 Technical Dossier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e1stbuddha.nl\u003c\/strong\u003e we validate historical integrity based on physical data:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th or early 19th century. The deep, mineral patina and the natural wear of the gold leaf are unmistakable markers of substantial age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy copper alloy with an archaic surface structure. The weathered condition confirms a long presence on a devotional altar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e18th \/ 19th Century\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eThailand (Ayutthaya\/Rattanakosin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eBronze with original gold leaf remains\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e€245.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57322896097611,"sku":"376","price":185.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antieke-thaise-sangkatchai-boeddha-schelp-18e-eeuw.jpg?v=1778846931","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-18th-19th-century-thai-sangkatchai-in-sankha-conch-gilt-bronze-archaic-wealth-amulet","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}