{"product_id":"antiek-zuid-indiaas-bronzen-vishnu-beeld-massief-brons-19e-eeuw-20-cm","title":"Antique South Indian Bronze Vishnu Statue of 20 cm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;color:#1f1f1f;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.8;padding:34px;border:1px solid #c9a24d;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8a6a24;font-size:26px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eSouth Indian Bronze Vishnu Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVishnu is one of the most important deities within Hinduism and is seen as the protector of order, harmony, and balance. Many people place a Vishnu statue in their home as a symbol of stability, protection, and peace during times of change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its relatively compact height of 20 cm, this massive bronze statue has a strikingly powerful presence. The weight of approximately 1.8 kg immediately gives the impression of a solid and substantial object. The posture, crown, and traditional attributes make the image instantly recognizable as Vishnu.\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe discus (Sudarshana Chakra) and the sacred conch shell (Shankha) are depicted in the upper hands. These attributes are traditionally associated with protection, order, wisdom, and maintaining balance. As a result, Vishnu is not only a religious figure but also a powerful symbol for people seeking structure and harmony in their living environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemnants of older gilding are visible scattered across the surface. Together with the dark patina and wear on the highest parts, this creates a distinctive appearance that aligns well with the age of the object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe details in the crown, jewelry, and clothing are meticulously crafted. As a result, the image retains a refined appearance even up close, while radiating calm and strength as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#8a6a24;font-size:20px;margin-top:26px;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eLord Vishnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eSouth India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e19th century\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eSolid bronze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eRemnants of older gilding, hand-finished details and dark patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;\"\u003e1.8 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57170760171851,"sku":"248","price":390.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-zuid-indiaas-bronzen-vishnu-beeld-voorzijde.jpg?v=1777626339","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-south-indian-bronze-vishnu-statue-solid-bronze-19th-century-20-cm","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}