{"product_id":"monumentale-birmese-shakyamuni-boeddha-olifantentroon-19e-eeuw-lot-755","title":"Monumental Burmese Shakyamuni on Elephant Throne – 19th Century, 118 cm – Lot 755","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA rare throne type on a monumental Burmese bronze\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of this 19th-century Shakyamuni is its elephant-supported throne. Instead of the more familiar plain lotus or stepped pedestal, sculpted elephants carry the seated Buddha and turn the lower half into a substantial architectural composition. At 118 cm high and 44 kg, the bronze has the scale required for a major devotional or ceremonial setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShakyamuni calling the earth to witness\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha's right hand reaches down in \u003cstrong\u003eBhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e. The gesture identifies the decisive episode beneath the Bodhi tree and places the image firmly within the central Theravada narrative of the historical Buddha. The left hand remains composed in the lap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRegional character\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture belongs to the Burmese\/Myanmar Buddhist world, with stylistic connections to Shan production of the 19th century. Within that tradition, facial modelling, robe treatment and throne construction varied between workshops; here the commanding elephant base is what gives the bronze its individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject record\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burma \/ Myanmar\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shan \/ Burmese\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shakyamuni Buddha\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGesture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 118 × W 51 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe antique surface carries normal evidence of age and handling. Thirty-one photographs document the bronze, throne construction, reverse and close details and form part of the condition record.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58358378135883,"sku":"755","price":6900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/birmese-bronzen-shakyamuni-olifantentroon-19e-eeuw-lot-755-01.jpg?v=1788527818","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.nl\/en\/products\/monumental-burmese-shakyamuni-elephant-throne-19th-century-lot-755","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}