{"product_id":"antiek-bronzen-mucalinda-boeddha-tempelrelief-india-nepal-himalaya-stijl-ca-1880-1920-symbool-voor-bescherming-en-spirituele-beschutting","title":"Antique Bronze Mucalinda Buddha Temple Relief – India\/Nepal Himalayan Style – ca. 1880–1920 – Symbol of Protection and Spiritual Shelter","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;\"\u003eAntique Bronze Mucalinda Buddha Temple Relief\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin:0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\nThis antique bronze temple relief depicts the Mucalinda Buddha, protected by the sacred Naga. According to Buddhist tradition, the Buddha remained deep in meditation while a severe storm broke out. The Naga King Mucalinda rose to protect him and sheltered him with his snake hood.\n\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin:0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\nThe meaning of this object is therefore particularly powerful: protection, spiritual shelter, inner peace, and steadfastness during difficult periods. The image reminds us that true calmness does not depend on the circumstances around us, but on the silence and strength within.\n\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin:0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\nThe relief is richly detailed with multiple Buddha figures, worshippers, animals, and temple-like architecture. The dark patina, old traces of corrosion, and visible wear give the object a weathered and authentic appearance. The underside shows age-related corrosion and material loss, consistent with prolonged aging and use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin:0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\nStylistically, this piece aligns with older Pala- and Himalaya-inspired temple reliefs, likely executed as early workshop or museum castings from the late 19th to early 20th century. It is not a modern decorative copy, but a heavy and characterful bronze object with a clear spiritual presence. \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 Mucalinda Buddha under the Naga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b08d57;\"\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protection, inner peace, spiritual shelter and steadfastness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b08d57;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b08d57;\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e India \/ Nepal Himalayan style, Pala-inspired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b08d57;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Probably ca. 1880–1920\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b08d57;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e With old patina, wear and corrosion loss on the lower scene\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin:0;\"\u003e\nA powerful antique bronze temple relief for anyone seeking a meaningful object related to protection, peace, and spiritual power. Particularly suitable for an interior, meditation space, practice room, or personal altar arrangement.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57324926796107,"sku":"362","price":1175.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-bronzen-mucalinda-boeddha-reli_f.jpg?v=1778863979","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-bronze-mucalinda-buddha-temple-relief-india-nepal-himalaya-style-ca-1880-1920-symbol-for-protection-and-spiritual-shelter","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}