{"product_id":"antiek-bronzen-beeld-van-de-boeddhistische-godin-vasudhara-zuidoost-azie-khmer-invloed-ca-17e-eeuw","title":"Antique bronze statue of the Buddhist goddess Vasudhara, Southeast Asia (Khmer influence), ca. 17th century.","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff; padding:40px 25px; color:#111111; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#b08d57; text-align:center; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:500;\"\u003e\nAntique Bronze Vasudhara Statue – 17th Century\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-style:italic; color:#555555;\"\u003e\nA refined female Buddhist deity symbolizing abundance and spiritual wealth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis special bronze statue depicts \u003cstrong\u003eVasudhara\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Buddhist goddess of prosperity and abundance. The elegant, feminine form and the serene, almost inviting smile give the statue a calm yet powerful appearance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe subtle, cup-shaped hand – slightly directed forward – suggests the offering of blessings and abundance. This gesture aligns with Vasudhara's role as a giver of prosperity and spiritual wealth.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\nThe statue is crafted in an early Southeast Asian style with clear \u003cstrong\u003eKhmer\u003c\/strong\u003e influences. The deep, natural patina with visible oxidation and mineral composition confirms its age and long-term use as a devotional object.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nCharacteristic of older bronzes from this region is the simplification of attributes. Here, the essence of the deity is not defined by objects, but by posture, expression, and presence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#b08d57; margin-top:30px; font-weight:500;\"\u003eWhy this piece is special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique bronze statue (ca. 17th century)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepresentation of Vasudhara, goddess of prosperity and abundance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare female Buddhist iconography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep, authentic patina with clear signs of age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoutheast Asia, Khmer influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and powerful devotional object\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#b08d57; margin-top:30px; font-weight:500;\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nHeight: 10.7 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 7.2 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 700 grams\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57222150750539,"sku":"563","price":1490.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/vasudhara-bronzen-beeld-antiek-boeddhistische-godin-overvloed.jpg?v=1778004584","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-bronze-statue-of-the-buddhist-goddess-vasudhara-southeast-asia-khmer-influence-ca-17th-century","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}