{"product_id":"bronzen-boeddhahoofd-nepal-rest-vergulding","title":"Bronze Buddha Head – Nepal - remaining gilding","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEstimated value: €900 – €1,400.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFire-gilded bronze Buddha head from Nepal, crafted in the 18th–19th century. The head is hollow-cast and shows clear remnants of original mercury gilding, visible as a porous gold structure on the locks of hair and in protected zones. The underlying patina consists of stably developed copper oxides, indicating long-term natural aging and ruling out modern surface treatment. Microscopic observations confirm that the gold was applied before full oxidation, consistent with pre-industrial fire-gilding techniques. The compact size, serene facial expression, urna, and traditional hair structure place this object within the Nepalese Buddhist sculpture tradition. Authentic ancient devotional object, not a decorative souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56360725217611,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/vuurverguld-bronzen-boeddhahoofd-nepal-18e-19e-eeuw.jpg?v=1769074245","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/bronze-buddha-head-nepal-rest-gilding","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}