{"product_id":"antiek-ayutthaya-boeddhabeeld-17e-eeuw-museumstuk","title":"Antique Ayutthaya Buddha Statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra – 17th\/18th Century – Museum Quality Bronze","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #d8d1c2;padding:25px;color:#222;line-height:1.8;font-family:Georgia, serif;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8a6d3b;margin-top:0;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eA Museum-worthy Ayutthaya Masterpiece (17th\/18th Century)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis sublime, authentic Buddha statue from the flourishing period of the Ayutthaya style (17th to early 18th century) is a rare example of sacred bronze art. The Buddha is depicted in the \u003cem\u003eBhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/em\u003e (touching the earth), seated in a serene half-lotus position on a monumental, rare double lotus throne (\u003cem\u003ePadmasana\u003c\/em\u003e). This statue embodies the perfection of Ayutthaya aesthetics: a powerful, spiritual torso, an oval face with a serene smile, and a characteristic flaming \u003cem\u003erasmi\u003c\/em\u003e on the \u003cem\u003eushnisha\u003c\/em\u003e.\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eHistory \u0026 Aesthetics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The reverse side (verso) of this statue bears spectacular witness to its sacred history. Here, island-like remnants of the original gold leaf have been preserved along the folds of the monk's robe (\u003cem\u003esanghati\u003c\/em\u003e) and the throne. At the points of friction—shoulders and curves—the gold has worn away through centuries of devotional touch, forming a fabulous contrast with the natural malachite and cuprite crusts (the deep green base patina). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eCertificate of Material Authenticity: The Living Core\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe open underside of the base offers irrefutable proof of its great age. Embedded in the original terracotta-like casting core is an antique iron \u003cem\u003echaplet\u003c\/em\u003e (core support). This displays a complex mineralization process: an active yellow-orange oxidation core, surrounded by a dark brown iron oxide zone that has deeply impregnated the clay core. The turquoise copper salts from the bronze alloy have grown organically over and around this oxidized iron – a process spanning centuries that is impossible to simulate in modern times. The bronze rim is hand-finished and irregular, completely free of mechanical traces or fillers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:20px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e17th - early 18th century (Ayutthaya style)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eThick-walled bronze, original gold leaf on lacquer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16.0 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.1 kg (exceptional metal density)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:20px;font-style:italic;\"\u003e\nThis masterpiece is a rare, museum-worthy investment for the elite collector. It forms a sacred eye-catcher with a tangible past, perfect for the high-end interior where history and aesthetics come together.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57540409229643,"sku":"650","price":895.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/1_96859e1e-9c1f-4b3a-94e4-8f2622005593.jpg?v=1781014722","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-ayutthaya-buddha-statue-17th-century-museum-piece","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}