{"product_id":"verguld-thais-boeddha-beeld-rattanakosin-abhaya-mudra","title":"Gilded Thai Buddha Statue – Royal Rattanakosin Buddha with Abhaya Mudra – Ca. 1920-1950","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\nGold-plated Thai Buddha Statue – Rattanakosin Royal Buddha – Abhaya Mudra – Approx. 1920-1950\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:18px; color: #8a6d3b; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom:25px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\nRetail price: € 395.–\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nOffered is a refined and spiritually charged Thai Buddha statue from the first half of the 20th century, executed in the classic Rattanakosin style. The Buddha is depicted in royal court attire with a richly elaborate crown (mokot), graceful shoulder ornaments, and finely decorated robes with floral motifs.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\nThe figure displays the right hand in the traditional \u003cstrong\u003eAbhaya Mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e, the centuries-old Buddhist gesture of protection, peace, and inner reassurance. Within the Thai Buddhist tradition, this gesture symbolizes the expulsion of fear, negative energy, and unrest. Consequently, a standing Abhaya Buddha is often placed in living spaces, meditation rooms, or entrances as a symbol of harmony, balance, and spiritual protection.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\nThe sculpture features an elegant vertical design with an exceptionally slender silhouette. The original gilding displays beautiful natural wear and deep dark patination, giving the object an authentic and weathered appearance. In particular, the combination of the gold tones with the older dark underlayer creates a warm, almost sacred look that perfectly complements both serene minimalist interiors and more eclectic Wabi-Sabi settings.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e The base still contains the original traditional casting core consisting of old casting clay and ash residue. This is typical of authentic Thai bronze sculptures produced using the lost-wax technique and constitutes important evidence of traditional production. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nA particularly decorative and spiritual object that is not only aesthetically impressive but also carries a deeper symbolic meaning within the Buddhist tradition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8a6d3b; font-size: 20px; margin-top:40px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eProduct specifications\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;\"\u003eStanding Buddha statue \/ Sculpture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eCrowned Royal Buddha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRattanakosin style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAbhaya Mudra – Gesture of protection and reassurance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eThailand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eApprox. 1920-1950\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eBronze \/ brass with old gilding and dark patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTraditionally cast using the lost-wax method (cire perdue)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eOriginal casting core still present in the base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\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;\"\u003e33.5 cm (Height) x 7.6 cm (Width)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\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;\"\u003e800 gram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eGood antique condition with natural wear, old patina and authentic signs of age consistent with age and use.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57444914200907,"sku":"593","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/verguld-thais-boeddha-beeld-rattanakosin-stijl.jpg?v=1779806907","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/gilded-thai-buddha-statue-rattanakosin-abhaya-mudra","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}