{"product_id":"kleine-bronzen-boeddha-in-abhaya-mudra-nepal","title":"Small bronze Buddha in Abhaya mudra – Nepal","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstimated value: € 500.-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique bronze Buddha statue, seated in meditation with the right hand in Abhaya mudra, the gesture of protection and reassurance. Traditionally hollow cast with an open bottom, in which natural oxidation, mineral deposits, and signs of age are visible, consistent with long-term ritual use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse side shows rich hand-incised and carved robe decoration. The lines vary in depth and direction and show patina in the grooves, confirming that these decorations were applied before natural aging. This type of reverse finish rules out a Thai origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface shows a layered, natural patina with dark brown bronze tones and green oxidation zones. No modern lacquer, artificial patina, or later treatments observed. Construction, ornamentation, and wear point to a pre-industrial Sino-Himalayan or Tibetan-related workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic devotional object with clear historical aging and traditional manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fcfaf7 !important; color: #1a1a1a !important; padding: 30px !important; margin: 40px 0 !important; border: 1px solid #e0d8c8 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif !important; line-height: 1.8 !important;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #b08d57 !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 2px !important; font-size: 0.9rem !important; margin-top: 0 !important; margin-bottom: 15px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee !important; padding-bottom: 10px !important;\"\u003e\nSymbolism: The Abhaya Mudra\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important;\"\u003e\nThis object is depicted with the \u003cstrong\u003eAbhaya Mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sacred gesture of protection. The raised right hand symbolizes victory over fear and the granting of spiritual peace. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem !important; font-style: italic !important; color: #555 !important; margin-bottom: 0 !important;\"\u003e\nDiscover the full meaning in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mudras-symboliek-gids\" style=\"color: #b08d57 !important; text-decoration: underline !important; font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eMudra \u0026 Symbolism Guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56387541958987,"sku":"060","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-bronzen-boeddhabeeld-abhaya-mudra-sino-himalaya.jpg?v=1769432613","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/small-bronze-buddha-in-abhaya-mudra-nepal","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}