{"product_id":"antique-lopburi-style-thai-bronze-enthroned-vishnu-statue-40cm-16","title":"Antique Lopburi Style Thai Bronze Vishnu Statue - 22cm\/9\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Lopburi Style Thai Bronze Enthroned Vishnu 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 Vishnu sculpture, from HD Asian Art.\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\u003eVishnu is both world protector and preserver, restorer of moral order - he is all-powerful and all-pervasive by nature. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHere Vishnu is stood, samapada. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor admirers of Asian art and those exploring the symbolic language of Hinduism, the enthroned Vishnu 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 Vishnu has perfect balance and proportions which are the key to a fine Vishnu 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 Vishnu 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":229.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/4769\/5207\/files\/SCBR4948-3.jpg?v=1778874871","url":"https:\/\/de.hdasianart.com\/en\/products\/antique-lopburi-style-thai-bronze-enthroned-vishnu-statue-40cm-16","provider":"HD Asian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}