{"product_id":"large-vintage-buddha","title":"LARGE VINTAGE BUDDHA FROM JAVA","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003eA SYMBOL OF ENLIGHTENMENT\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis beautiful piece in bronze was created by master artisans on the island of Java in Indonesia sometimes during the mid 1900’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuddhism began to flourish in Java at the time of ancient kingdoms Sailendra and Majapahit (8th to 15th centuries). This was also when the tradition to of making Buddha statues in bronze began, through trade and cultural exchange on the Silk Road. Javanese artisans learned how to use the lost-wax casting technique, sculpting intricate wax models, creating clay molds and casting molten bronze. This metal was chosen for its durability, ability to capture fine details and ensuring the statues' longevity and intricate beauty. These periods saw the creation of iconic temples like Borobudur, the globe’s largest Buddhist temple and one of the Seven Wonders of the World.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Buddha comes complete on a black metal stand and its story printed out for you inside a beautiful envelope. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe handmade metal support carries its own authenticity, with subtle imperfections and the potential for a natural patina to emerge over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDimensions with the stand: 56 x 35 x 28cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe ship worldwide. If your country is not listed in the checkout please \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@kirschon.com\"\u003econtact us \u003c\/a\u003efor a shipping quote.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kirschon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51180201279817,"sku":"24BUBR","price":1105.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/8390\/4804\/files\/large-vintage-bronze-buddha-java.jpg?v=1773247090","url":"https:\/\/kirschon.com\/en-ch\/products\/large-vintage-buddha","provider":"Kirschon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}