{"product_id":"antique-lopburi-style-thai-bronze-enthroned-shiva-statue-40cm-16","title":"Antique Lopburi Style Thai Bronze Shiva Statue - 22cm\/9\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Lopburi Style Thai Bronze Enthroned Shiva Statue - 22cm\/9\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements - (Height) 22cm\/9\" Tall (Weight) 0.6kg\/1.3lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique 17th century Lopburi style Thai bronze Shiva sculpture, from HD Asian Art. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eStanding in four‑armed in serene poise and rendered in a Lopburi idiom with clear \u003cstrong\u003eKhmer\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003einfluence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe deity stands in samabhanga on a small rectangular base, his compact, upright posture conveying both royal authority and quiet \u003cstrong\u003espiritual\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003estrength\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShiva’s\u003c\/strong\u003e face is calmly composed, with downcast eyes, subtly arched brows and a firm mouth that together suggest \u003cstrong\u003eintrospection\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ewatchful\u003c\/strong\u003e presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLopburi, a province located in central Thailand, has a historical legacy that dates back to the Dvaravati period (6th to 11th centuries). The Lopburi style emerged during the later Sukhothai and Ayutthaya periods, around the 13th to 17th centuries, marking a distinct phase in Thai religious artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor admirers of Asian art and those exploring the symbolic language of Hinduism, the enthroned Shiva offers a timeless narrative of cosmic order and spiritual insight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn his hands, he holds his characteristic attributes: the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003esutra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Holy book), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eLotus Flower\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePinda\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003egada\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (mace). The gada or mace symbolising his mental and physical strength. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shiva has perfect balance and proportions which are the key to a fine Shiva sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe casting is beautiful as you can see in the fine details of the face and hands. Each detail is rendered perfectly.The patina and details of this piece are particularly appealing. The perfect traditional in appearance Shiva to bring serenity and timeless style to you home, office or sacred space. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HD Asian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58045200138627,"sku":"SCBR4948","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/4769\/5207\/files\/SCBR4948-3.jpg?v=1778874871","url":"https:\/\/www.hdasianart.com\/products\/antique-lopburi-style-thai-bronze-enthroned-shiva-statue-40cm-16","provider":"HD Asian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}