{"product_id":"divine-harmony","title":"DIVINE HARMONY","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis beautiful set includes a delicate Buddha statue and a round dowry sculpture, complete with their blackened metal stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe dowry statue was hand carved in river stone as per ancient techniques by local artisans on the island of Papua.\u003cbr\u003eIt’s shaped like a coin to symbolize prosperity. Statues like these were used in marriage proposals since the people of Papua believed that the marriage would be as sturdy as the stone they used as the dowry.\u003cbr\u003eDowry is an ancient custom that continue to be expected and demanded as a condition to accept a marriage proposal in Papua. It’s a transfer of parental property, gifts, or money at the marriage of a daughter, transferred from the bride's family to the groom or his family. The custom of dowry is most common in cultures that expect women to reside with or near their husband's family. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Buddha statue was crafted by hand in hardened sand by local artisans on the island of Java in Indonesia, known since antiquity for their exquisite carving techniques. It’s depicting Buddha in prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuddhism originated sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE, and is the world's fourth-largest religion. Buddhism is the second oldest religion in Indonesia and arrived from India in the 2nd century through the Silk Road. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe set comes complete on the black metal stands and its story printed out for you inside a beautiful envelope. \u003c\/span\u003eEach piece is individually artisan-crafted, giving every statue its own distinctive character. Subtle variations in the finish, surface texture and the Buddha's features are a natural part of the handmade process and make each piece truly one of a kind. The handcrafted metal stands are equally individual, with small variations that reflect its artisanal making and a finish that may naturally develop a richer patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDIMENSIONS INCLUDING THE BLACKENED METAL SUPPORTS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Buddha statue: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003earound 29cm tall x 18 x 13cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003eThe dowry statue: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003earound 30 x 41cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Kirschon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55370869801289,"sku":"22BUSA1, 21DGST2","price":345.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/8390\/4804\/files\/buddha-statue-river-stone-dowry-indonesian-art2_1aba6766-56aa-43b3-a09d-15b61e1228e1.jpg?v=1789656174","url":"https:\/\/kirschon.com\/en-at\/products\/divine-harmony","provider":"Kirschon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}