{"product_id":"antiek-vuurverguld-brons-boeddha-birma-18e-eeuw","title":"Antique Burmese Fire-Gilded Bronze Buddha – 18th\/19th Century – Museum Patina","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #1a2e1a; color: #ffffff; padding: 25px; border: 2px solid #b08d57; border-radius: 8px; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b08d57; border-bottom: 1px solid #b08d57; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAntique Fire-Gilded Bronze Buddha (Burma)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nThis exceptional bronze statue from the late 18th or early 19th century is a testament to classic Burmese metalwork. After an \u003cstrong\u003ein-depth technical analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e of the gilding and wear patterns, our expert determines that this statue features \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic fire gilding\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fragmentary gold remnants and natural wear on the contact points confirm decades of devotional use in a temple setting.\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eTechnical Expertise \u0026 Iconography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eGilding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historic fire gilding with characteristic irregular transitions and deep bonding in the bronze structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artisanal manual finishing traces that underscore the pre-industrial origin. No modern machine patterns present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eIconography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buddha in the Bhumisparsha Mudra, seated on a richly decorated double lotus throne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy, antique bronze with natural, layered oxidation and traces of historical casting core residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #b08d57; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\nAn authentic antique piece with a powerful spiritual aura and a technically superior gilding technique. A valuable addition for the advanced collector.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57164854985035,"sku":"241","price":675.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-vuurverguld-brons-boeddha-vooraanzicht-birma.jpg?v=1777563956","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-fire-gilded-bronze-buddha-burma-18th-century","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}