{"product_id":"bronzen-hoofd-vishnu-java-majapahit-traditie","title":"Bronze Head of Vishnu Java, Majapahit tradition, possibly 14th–16th century","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;\"\u003eBronze Head of Vishnu, Java, Majapahit tradition, possibly 14th–16th century\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuide price: €5,850\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA bronze head of a crowned Hindu deity, likely Vishnu, executed in a Javanese style aligning with the Majapahit tradition. The fragment possesses a high crown, a calm facial expression, elongated earlobes, and a heavily oxidized surface with a deep greenish-blue verdigris patina.\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside is irregular and severely fractured, indicating that the head originally formed part of a larger statue. The fracture extends high into the neck and chin zone and does not appear to be the result of neat later work, but rather of an older, violent removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface shows layered corrosion with greenish-blue malachite-like zones, dark brown oxidation, and localized reddish-brown cuprite-like underlayers. In a few protected zones, small gold-colored remnants are visible, possibly originating from old gilding or the original copper alloy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior shows dark oxidation, mineral deposits, and an earthy odor consistent with prolonged damp storage or soil contact. The patina reacts hardly at all under UV light, making modern lacquer or resin layers less likely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe head can be stylistically placed within the broader Javanese Hindu-Buddhist image tradition. The identification as Vishnu is supported by the crowned headdress and the divine, non-monastic appearance of the face.\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eHead fragment of a crowned deity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eProbably Vishnu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\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;\"\u003eJava, Indonesia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eMajapahit tradition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003ePossibly 14th–16th century\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\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;\"\u003eCopper alloy \/ bronze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eFragmentary, with old break on the underside and heavy natural corrosion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;\"\u003eLayered verdigris patina, dark internal oxidation, mineral deposits and possible traces of old gilding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57496177115467,"sku":"630","price":2490.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/bronzen-hoofd-vishnu-java-majapahit-traditie-antiek-brons.jpg?v=1780406603","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/bronze-head-vishnu-java-majapahit-tradition","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}