{"product_id":"antieke-vuurvergulde-tsongkhapa-lama-in-brons-ladakh-18e-19e-eeuw-lot-435","title":"Antique Fire-Gilded Tsongkhapa Lama in Bronze – Ladakh – 18th–19th Century – Lot 435","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #fff; background-color: #1a2e1a; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #b08d57; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b08d57; border-bottom: 2px solid #b08d57; padding-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\nJe Tsongkhapa Lama – Fire-Gilded Bronze, Ladakh (18th-19th Century)\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e\nA museum sculpture of the great reformer Je Tsongkhapa. A spiritual masterpiece from the Himalayan region, characterized by exceptionally rich fire gilding and a deep devotional patina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57; font-size: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    Estimated value: €3,800 – €5,200\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; color: #fff; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57; width: 35%;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eH 40 cm x W 28.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e5 kg (solid bronze)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eOrmolu plated bronze (Mercurial Gilding)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eLadakh, Himalayan region\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e18th – 19th century\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eExpertise \u0026 Microscopic Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nRecent microscopic analysis (Dino-Lite) confirms the exceptional age and authenticity of this object. The robes of the Lama are decorated with hand-chiseled engravings, a technique that attests to superior craftsmanship. The \u003cstrong\u003efire gilding\u003c\/strong\u003e displays an organic wear pattern in which the copper-rich bronze alloy shines beautifully through the gold on the prominent parts of the sculpture. Deep mineral oxidation in the grooves proves decades of natural patina formation in a high-altitude Himalayan environment.\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eIcoonography \u0026 Symbolism\n\nJe Tsongkhapa, founder of the Gelug school, is depicted in the Dharmachakra Mudra (setting the wheel of Dharma in motion). The two lotus flowers at his side traditionally carry the sword of wisdom and the book of knowledge. This statue from Ladakh forms a powerful silhouette and radiates timeless authority. An essential piece for the serious collector of Himalayan art or as a central spiritual focal point in a soothing interior.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56531096011083,"sku":"435","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antieke-tsongkhapa-lama-vuurverguld-brons-ladakh.jpg?v=1771261287","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-fire-gilded-tsongkhapa-lama-in-bronze-ladakh-18th-19th-century-lot-435","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}