{"product_id":"zeldzame-khmer-vishnu-13e-14e-eeuw-met-ritueel-goud-deposito-museale-kwaliteit","title":"Rare Khmer Vishnu | 13th-14th Century | With Ritual Gold Deposit | Museum Quality","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\" class=\"masterpiece-listing\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #b1964d; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSpiritual Heritage: Four-Armed Vishnu with 'Golden Heart'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional bronze statue of the god \u003cstrong\u003eVishnu\u003c\/strong\u003e (the Preserver) is a technical and spiritual masterpiece from the transitional period of the Khmer Empire (13th - 14th century). With a height of 29 cm, this piece embodies the refinement of the Angkor tradition, combined with a rare degree of preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b1964d;\"\u003eForensic Audit \u0026 Authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1stbuddha, we base value on evidence. This object has been subjected to a full forensic analysis:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRitual Gold Deposit (Nidhi):\u003c\/strong\u003e Microscopic examination (Dino-Lite) has revealed a unique feature: an intact gold offering (gold leaf\/foil) deeply embedded in the casting core. This 'golden heart' was ritually placed to imbue the statue with life—a feature found exclusively in important temple commissions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Inertness Test (Acetone):\u003c\/strong\u003e The mineral patina (calcite deposits) and the gold core do not react to chemical solvents. The temporary transparency of the patina upon contact with liquid confirms a porous, natural crystal structure that takes decades (or centuries) to form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV Verification (365nm):\u003c\/strong\u003e The casting core exhibits a 'dead' response under UV light, confirming the absence of modern resins, binders, or plastics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicro-Pitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 50x magnification, the 'skin' of the bronze shows natural oxidation craters, which distinguishes a historical bronze from a modern patinated replica.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b1964d;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKhmer Empire (Cambodia \/ Lopburi region)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e13th - 14th Century (Late Angkor Style)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAntique bronze with remains of gold lacquer and mineral patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeight: 29 cm | Width: 10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e900 grams (Hollow casting with original core)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fdfaf2; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #b1964d; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eAsking price\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eThis object comes with all microscopic images and the results of the tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57265734385995,"sku":null,"price":8790.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antieke-khmer-vishnu-brons-voorzijde-13e-eeuw.jpg?v=1778499665","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/rare-khmer-vishnu-13th-14th-century-with-ritual-gold-deposit-museum-quality","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}