{"product_id":"antiek-thais-boeddhabeeld-rattanakosin-brons","title":"Antique Thai Buddha Statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra - 18th\/19th Century Rattanakosin Style - Gilded Bronze","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #d8d1c2;padding:25px;color:#222;line-height:1.8;font-family:Georgia, serif;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8a6d3b;margin-top:0;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eA Museum-Quality Thai Buddha Statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis sublime, antique bronze Buddha statue marks the refined transition from the late Ayutthaya to the early Rattanakosin period (18th to early 19th century). The statue captures the Buddha at the ultimate moment of enlightenment: the \u003cem\u003eBhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/em\u003e, in which he invokes the earth as a witness to his victory over Mara. A powerful symbol of spiritual authority and transcendent wisdom. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eHistory \u0026 Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe statue bears witness to classic Thai aesthetics with a tall, slender torso and a refined oval face. The high, flaming \u003cem\u003erasmi\u003c\/em\u003e on the \u003cem\u003eushnisha\u003c\/em\u003e symbolizes divine enlightenment. The Buddha is seated in the half-lotus position on a minimalist, sleek throne base, placing the focus on the restrained elegance of the form.\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eMaterial \u0026 Macro-Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nCrafted using the traditional 'lost-wax' method and finished with authentic gold leaf on a dark lacquer base. Authenticity is confirmed by microscopic analysis: the gold is thick in the folds of the smile, while on the chin it has worn away wafer-thin due to centuries of devotional touch. In the deepest grooves, natural copper oxidation (malachite) manifests itself, having grown through the lacquer layer from the bronze. The underside reveals the original casting core with traces of carbonization, characteristic of a pre-industrial altarpiece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:20px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e18th - early 19th century\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLate Ayutthaya \/ Early Rattanakosin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGilded bronze, lacquer, gold leaf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e30.0 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e17.0 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:20px;font-style:italic;\"\u003e\nThis sculpture is a rare investment for the serious collector. The tangible integrity of the cast core and the layered patina make this a spiritual anchor point that adds tranquility and historical depth to any exclusive interior.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57539814981963,"sku":"654","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-thais-boeddha-brons-front.jpg?v=1781009289","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-thai-buddha-statue-rattanakosin-bronze","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}