{"product_id":"grote-bronzen-mucalinda-naga-boeddha-eerste-helft-20e-eeuw-97-cm","title":"Monumental Bronze Mucalinda Naga Buddha – Early 20th Century – 97 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonumental Southeast Asian bronze Buddha sheltered by Mucalinda\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 97 × W 44 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e First half of the 20th century, circa 1900–1940\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eForm and workmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial hollow-cast bronze depicting the Buddha seated upon the coils of the serpent king Mucalinda. The composition is dominated by an elaborate three-headed naga canopy, with strongly modelled heads rising above the figure. Incised scale patterns and dense ornamental detailing extend across the reverse and coiled base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCasting and surface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture was produced by traditional lost-wax casting. Open areas reveal irregular bronze wall thickness and surviving core material containing coarse and fibrous inclusions. The surface retains a dark brown bronze tone with areas of green copper oxidation, wear and long-term surface alteration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge-related wear, local oxidation, casting irregularities and small openings to projecting elements. Construction details and surface condition are clearly illustrated in the accompanying photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58637313048907,"sku":"821","price":4985.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/bronzen-mucalinda-naga-boeddha-97cm-01-vooraanzicht.jpg?v=1790686662","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.nl\/en\/products\/monumental-bronze-mucalinda-naga-buddha-early-20th-century-97-cm","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}