{"product_id":"antiek-bronzen-votiefbeeldje-van-de-boeddha-thailand-ayutthaya-traditie-18e-19e-eeuw","title":"Antique Bronze Votive Figurine of the Buddha – Thailand, Ayutthaya Tradition, 18th–19th Century","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #d8d1c2;padding:30px;color:#222;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8a6d3b;margin-top:0;\"\u003eAntique Bronze Votive Statue of the Buddha – Thailand, Ayutthaya Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDespite its modest size, this antique bronze Buddha statue possesses a remarkable historical aura. The statue depicts the Buddha seated in meditation and was originally crafted as a votive or devotional object for personal religious use.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nSmall bronze votive statues played an important role within the Buddhist traditions of Thailand and the surrounding regions for centuries. They were worn, kept on home altars, or offered in temples as an expression of faith, protection, and spiritual devotion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe natural green and brown mineral patina, the traditional open casting on the underside, and the visible signs of age give the object an authentic character. Microscopic examination reveals a deeply developed corrosion structure with natural mineralization that is fully integrated into the surface of the metal.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDue to its small size, this figurine constitutes a special collector's item for enthusiasts of Southeast Asian art, Buddhist iconography, and historical bronze miniatures.\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#8a6d3b;\"\u003eSymbolicism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Buddha symbolizes inner peace, wisdom, and spiritual awakening. Votive figurines like this were traditionally used as a personal reminder of meditation, awareness, and protection during daily life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#8a6d3b;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c2;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c2;padding:10px;\"\u003eVotive statue of the Buddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c2;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c2;padding:10px;\"\u003eThailand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c2;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c2;padding:10px;\"\u003eAyutthaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c2;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c2;padding:10px;\"\u003e18th–19th century\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c2;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c2;padding:10px;\"\u003eBronze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c2;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c2;padding:10px;\"\u003e42 x 19 x 21 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c2;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d1c2;padding:10px;\"\u003eNatural patina, signs of age and use consistent with age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57534006591819,"sku":"645","price":495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-bronzen-votiefbeeldje-boeddha-ayutthaya.jpg?v=1780919863","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-bronze-votive-figurine-of-the-buddha-thailand-ayutthaya-tradition-18th-19th-century","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}