{"product_id":"thaise-nang-kwak-bronzen-voorspoedfiguur","title":"Thai Nang Kwak – Bronze Prosperity Figure – 11.3 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThai bronze figure of Nang Kwak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950–1970\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e cast bronze with surviving gilding and pigment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 11.3 × W 5.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nang Kwak, Thai prosperity figure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe beckoning patron of merchants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Thai tradition, Nang Kwak welcomes customers and commercial good fortune with a beckoning right hand. Here, the gesture is paired with a small object in the left hand and an inscription in Thai on the pedestal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLost-wax casting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bronze retains part of its original clay casting core underneath the base. The surface combines a deep dark patina with green copper oxidation, isolated traces of gilding and preserved red pigment on the lips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSurface and condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe robe and flared pedestal are densely incised with geometric ornament. Age-related wear, surface corrosion, casting irregularities and small historic losses remain visible throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58558815863115,"sku":"806","price":185.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/thaise-nang-kwak-vooraanzicht.jpg?v=1790075655","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/thai-nang-kwak-bronze-prosperity-figure","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}