{"product_id":"sri-lankaanse-calamanderhouten-boeddha-dhyana-mudra-aureool-lot-756","title":"Sri Lankan Shrine Buddha in Ceylon Calamander – Dhyana Mudra – Lot 756","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA miniature shrine carved as one composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than presenting the Buddha as an isolated figure, this Sri Lankan carving encloses him within a tall arched backplate. An incised radiating halo surrounds the head, while the seated figure, pedestal and shrine-like frame read as a single devotional unit. Both hands rest in the lap in \u003cstrong\u003eDhyana mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCeylon calamander\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe carving is made from calamander, the celebrated Sri Lankan ebony relative \u003cem\u003eDiospyros quaesita\u003c\/em\u003e. Wear through the dark surface finish reveals the wood's distinctive warm chestnut and golden-brown streaking, particularly along the backplate and base. That natural figure is an important part of the object's visual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e early to mid-20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon calamander\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGesture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dhyana mudra\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 15.5 × W 9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surface retains honest devotional wear, minor shrinkage cracks and small abrasions around the pedestal and backplate. These areas also expose the underlying wood grain especially clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58394103906635,"sku":"756","price":249.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/sri-lanka-calamander-boeddha-dhyana-mudra-aureool-vooraanzicht-lot-756.jpg?v=1788775555","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/sri-lankan-shrine-buddha-ceylon-calamander-dhyana-lot-756","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}