{"product_id":"zeldzame-17e-eeuwse-karma-pakshi-2e-karmapa-museaal-polychroom-houten-beeld-44-cm-consecratie-intact","title":"Rare 17th-century Karma Pakshi (2nd Karmapa) – Museum-quality Polychrome Wooden Statue – 44 cm – Consecration Intact","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIconic Master of the Karma Kagyu: Karma Pakshi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional polychrome wooden sculpture depicts the historical figure Karma Pakshi (1204-1283), the second Karmapa and a central authority within the 'Black Hat' lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Dated to the 17th to early 18th century, this object represents the pinnacle of Tibeto-Chinese sacred woodcarving from the Himalayan region. (Ladakh) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eForensic Audit \u0026 Technical Dossier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e1stbuddha.nl\u003c\/strong\u003e, we subject every object to rigorous technical validation. The results for this masterpiece confirm its museum status:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Analysis \u0026 Dehydration: At a height of 44 cm, the statue weighs only 2.3 kg. This extremely low weight attests to complete cellular dehydration of the solid wood core over a period of more than 300 years.\n\nUnopened Consecration (Rabné): The ritual bottom seal is completely intact. The original wooden closing board is sealed with a historical mixture of resin and wax, where the natural shrinkage seam confirms the authenticity of the 17th-century construction.\n\nUV Spectral Analysis: Under 365nm UV light, the polychromy shows a completely matte reaction. This confirms the absence of modern synthetic pigments, resins, or restorations.\n\nMicroscopic Validation (Dino-Lite): Analysis of the pigment layers shows the use of mineral pigments (including malachite and cinnabar). Traces of historical monastery restorations are visible in the form of brittle wax seal rings around old insect holes, which substantiates the honest provenance history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIconographic Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarma Pakshi is depicted with his characteristic wrathful gaze and iconic mustache, seated in \u003cem\u003evajraparyankasana\u003c\/em\u003e. He wears the Black Crown (Vajra Crown) with the golden sun and moon symbolism. In his right hand, he holds the \u003cem\u003evajra\u003c\/em\u003e raised, a symbol of indestructible spiritual power. The deep, dynamic folds of the robes bear witness to the hand of a master sculptor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%; border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e17th - 18th Century\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePolychrome painted hardwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eHeight: 44 cm | Width: 28 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2.3 kg (fully dehydrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eExceptional antique condition; original consecration unopened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57321710911819,"sku":"361","price":18500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-tibetaans-beeld-karma-pakshi-17e-eeuw-hout.jpg?v=1778838212","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/rare-17th-century-karma-pakshi-2nd-karmapa-museum-quality-polychrome-wooden-statue-44-cm-consecration-intact","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}