{"product_id":"antieke-javanese-boeddha-majapahit-revival-geconserveerd","title":"Antique Javanese Buddha – Majapahit Revival Style – Vitarka Mudra","description":"\u003c!-- Physical Dimensions \u0026 Status Badge --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"buddha-product-dimensions-badge\" style=\"border: 1px solid #1a1a1a; padding: 15px 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #888888; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003ePhysical Dimensions \u0026amp; Status\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; color: #1a1a1a; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58.5 cm  | \n    \u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.0 cm  | \n    \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0 kg\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Commercial Product Description --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis impressive Javanese Buddha statue (58.5 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e is crafted in the characteristic Majapahit Revival style, combining ancient Buddhist symbolism with refined traditional craftsmanship. Its slender, elegant proportions and the rare \u003cem\u003eDouble Vitarka Mudra\u003c\/em\u003e make this statue unique within Javanese sculpture. Traces of original gold leaf decoration (\u003cem\u003eprada\u003c\/em\u003e) and a naturally formed malachite patina enhance the historical character of the sculpture. Thanks to its monumental height, this statue forms a powerful spiritual centerpiece in a meditation room, reception area, or refined interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Symbolism \u0026 Meaning --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Philosophical \u0026amp; Spiritual Significance: Why This Statue is Essential\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcquiring this Javanese Buddha brings an ancient tradition of wisdom, protection, and inner harmony into your living environment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Vitarka Mudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both hands form the rare Vitarka hand gesture, symbolizing the transmission of spiritual knowledge, philosophical insight, and the continuous dialogue between teacher and student.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection \u0026amp; Wisdom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Within the Javanese Buddhist tradition, this posture not only signifies teaching but also the protection of the spiritual path and the preservation of inner balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMajapahit Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The elegant body forms and subdued expression align with the classic aesthetic of the historical Majapahit Empire, where harmony, spirituality, and refinement were central.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiritual Centerpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to its monumental size and serene appearance, the statue creates an atmosphere of peace, contemplation, and balance within any space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Material Analysis --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Conservation Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e The surface shows a naturally formed dendritic malachite patina and microscopic remnants of original \u003cem\u003eprada\u003c\/em\u003e (gold leaf), consistent with a long historical development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e The internal core consists of traditional volcanic ash clay, a material characteristic of historical Javanese sculptures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Conservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e An older structural fracture has been expertly stabilized in the past with modern conservation resin. This intervention contributes to structural stability and is recognizable as a restoration under UV light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransparent Restoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The conservation was carried out with respect for the historical object and ensures the preservation of the sculpture for future generations without concealing its original artistic value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Product Specifications --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally cast with volcanic ash clay core\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buddha with Double Vitarka Mudra\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Javanese Majapahit Revival style\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century or older (classic Javanese core)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique core with professionally conserved structural stabilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57624192680267,"sku":"675","price":1138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/java-majapahit-boeddha-1.jpg?v=1781934115","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-javanese-buddha-majapahit-revival-preserved","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}