{"product_id":"de-fluisterende-meester-museale-bronzen-mahasiddha-mongolie","title":"The Whispering Master – Museum Bronze Mahasiddha – Mongolia","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #fff; background-color: #1a2e1a; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #b08d57; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b08d57; border-bottom: 2px solid #b08d57; padding-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\nThe Whispering Master – Museum Bronze Mahasiddha (19th Century)\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\nA rare devotional object from Tibet or Mongolia, dating from the early 19th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eRare Iconography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nThis solid cast bronze figure represents a \u003cstrong\u003eMahasiddha or respected Lama\u003c\/strong\u003e, seated in the lotus position. The unique position of the hands at the mouth is a rare iconographic representation of mantra recitation or deep breath control (pranayama). The human features and the compact form suggest that this was a very personal object for a private gau or travel altar.\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eAuthenticity and Patina\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nExamination under UV light confirms the presence of \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal fire gilding\u003c\/strong\u003e in the folds of the robe. The bronze displays an honest, untouched age with green mineralization and natural corrosion patterns. The underside shows the rough casting cavity characteristic of authentic 19th-century Himalayan sculptures.\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; color: #fff; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57; width: 30%;\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eApprox. 1800–1850\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eCast bronze with traces of ormolu\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eH 7 cm | W 4.5 cm (200 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eTibet or Mongolia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.5); margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; font-size: 0.95rem; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful spiritual collectible with a unique iconographic value.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57163802902859,"sku":"232","price":425.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antieke-bronzen-mahasiddha-tibet-lama.jpg?v=1777549900","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/the-whispering-master-museum-bronze-mahasiddha-mongolie","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}