{"product_id":"antieke-houten-lanna-boeddha-noord-thailand-19e-eeuw","title":"Antique Wooden Lanna Buddha – Northern Thailand – 19th Century – Gilded Teak","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; background-color:#ffffff; color:#222222; padding:40px; border:1px solid #d4af37; line-height:1.7; max-width:800px; margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch1 style=\"color:#8a6d3b; font-size:26px; margin-bottom:10px; font-weight:normal; border-bottom:2px solid #f4ecd8; padding-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\nAntique Hand-Carved Wooden Lanna Buddha – Northern Thailand (19th Century)\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis extremely authentic and rare temple statue is a beautiful example of historical Thai folk art from the 19th century. The statue, also known locally as Phra Chao Mai (Wooden Lord), is hand-carved from a single solid block of teak wood. The Buddha is seated in the iconic Bhumisparsha mudra on a high, monumental wooden base, giving this piece a serene and powerful presence on a home altar or in a meditative space.\n\nThe sculpture breathes pure history and bears the distinctive stylistic features of the ancient Northern Thai Lanna Kingdom. This is expressed in the elongated, upward-sloping flame knot on the head (ushnisha), the striking triangular earlobes, and the somewhat naive yet deeply spiritual facial features. The surface displays beautiful remnants of the original red lacquer layer (cinnabar) and substantial original gold leaf, which has been applied in a traditional manner by believers over the decades. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe mudra (hand gesture) commemorates the moment of the Mara Vijaya, in which the Buddha touches the earth with his right fingers to call it to witness his spiritual enlightenment and the victory over the temptations of the demon Mara. It symbolizes steadfastness, inner strength, and ultimate truth. The side view and the underside of the base show the honest, centuries-old signs of drying, characteristic shrinkage cracks, and a historic temple repair that guarantee the venerable age of this unique piece.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFor the serious collector and lover of authentic Asian art, this is a rare opportunity. While many wooden statues on the market are modern reproductions, this is a weathered, original temple and cultural object with an unmistakable soul and a historical story. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8a6d3b; font-size:20px; margin-top:35px; margin-bottom:15px; font-weight:normal;\"\u003e\nProduct details\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; width:30%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAntique Wooden Temple Statue (Phra Chao Mai)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLanna Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra (Touching the Earth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eNorthern Thailand (Lanna region)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e19th century (Rattanakosin \/ Lanna period)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSolid Teak wood with remnants of original red lacquer and gold leaf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eEnlightenment, victory over temptations, steadfastness and spiritual truth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eH 24.5 x W 8.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e400 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAuthentic, weathered antique condition. Beautiful wear of the gilding and a weathered patina. The rear of the base shows characteristic age-related wear on the wood and an old, historical temple repair with plaster\/filler inherent to the ceremonial age.","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57457481744715,"sku":"607","price":295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/lanna-boeddha-teakhout-rode-lak-bladgoud-noord-thailand.jpg?v=1779957948","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-wooden-lanna-buddha-northern-thailand-19th-century","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}