{"product_id":"thai-gilt-bronze-rattanakosin-sitting-buddha","title":"Large Thai Gilt Rattanakosin Sitting Buddha Statue - 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excellent \u0026amp; extremely large antique Thai Rattanakosin (1782-1932) sitting Buddha dating to the early 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. Buddha sits atop a decorated lotus throne with a serene expression and meditative downcast eyes. As with early Rattanakosin castings, he has an ushnisha, a protuberance symbolising enlightenment \u0026amp; enthronement. This became less common in later Rattanakosin castings when crowns became more common. This came with influence from Europe when efforts were made to humanise Buddha. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinely constructed from cast and carved bronze with gilding (gold plating) over red lacquer undercoats. Buddha sits in Dhyanasana mudra with his hands in Bhumisparsha mudra - the earth touching mudra, the moment of Buddha's awakening and enlightenment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA similar later example can be found at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (17.116). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are very minor losses to the casting on the base. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eushnisha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been replaced as is common. There is some wearing to the gilt which is clearly visible in photos. The gilding is stable. Purchased in 1999 from Asiatica, Bangkok. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Thailand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551302148405,"sku":"M750","price":6703.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M750_150def6f-9e5e-48a5-b3b8-aab94f43ee40.jpg?v=1789233253","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/thai-gilt-bronze-rattanakosin-sitting-buddha","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}