{"product_id":"paar-antieke-thaise-bronzen-boeddhas-lanna-19e-eeuw","title":"Pair of Antique Thai Bronze Buddhas – Lanna, 19th Century","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePair of antique Thai bronze Buddhas in the Lanna tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e A: H 9.7 × W 7 cm · B: H 10.1 × W 7.1 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 g combined\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze \/ copper alloy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand, northern Thai Lanna tradition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shakyamuni Buddha in bhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEarth-touching Shakyamuni\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach small bronze depicts the Buddha seated with his right hand lowered toward the earth and his left resting in his lap. The bhumisparsha gesture recalls the decisive moment before enlightenment when Shakyamuni called the earth to witness. Compact proportions, elongated ears, curled hair and restrained robe lines connect the figures with northern Thai sculptural conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA closely related historical pair\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronzes correspond in scale and composition without being duplicate casts. Differences in facial modelling, surface and casting detail indicate two individual objects brought together as a convincing historical pair. Their variation gives the group considerably more character than a matched modern set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOld surfaces and hollow casting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth figures are hollow cast. Their open bases reveal irregular interior surfaces, deposits and corrosion associated with age. Brown-black patina with localized green oxidation and natural wear remains visible throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stBuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58487223550283,"sku":"787","price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/paar-antieke-thaise-bronzen-boeddhas-lanna-vooraanzicht.jpg?v=1789551944","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/pair-antique-thai-bronze-buddhas-lanna-19th-century","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}