{"product_id":"bronzen-pala-votiefstupa-oost-india-10e-12e-eeuw","title":"Eastern Indian Pala Votive Stupa with Four Buddhas – c. 10th–12th Century – SKU 745","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFour Buddhas turn a miniature stupa into a directional image\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis small bronze is more complex than its 10.5 cm height suggests. Seated Buddhas occupy the four sides, creating a devotional image that can be approached from every direction. The stepped square base, domed body and ascending superstructure connect the object with Buddhist metalwork produced in eastern India under the Pala tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn 11th-century date is our strongest working hypothesis. We retain the more responsible catalogue range of \u003cstrong\u003ec. 10th–12th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Bihar or Bengal the likely region of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject record\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e probably eastern India, Bihar or Bengal\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pala\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 10th–12th century\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e bronze \/ copper alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 10.5 × W 7.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surface is heavily aged, with mineral accretions, deep corrosion, pitting and local losses. We treat those as condition observations, not as a substitute for stylistic and technical dating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58326962143563,"sku":"745","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/sku-745-bronzen-pala-votiefstupa-vooraanzicht.jpg?v=1788281204","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/eastern-indian-pala-votive-stupa-four-buddhas-sku-745","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}