{"product_id":"jain-bronze-buddha-tirthankara","title":"Jain Bronze Buddha Tirthankara","description":"\u003cp\u003eWestern India, probably Gujarat or Rajasthan, circa 15th to17th century AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronze Jain altar shrine depicting a seated nude Jina (Tirthankara) in padmasana under a tiered parasol within an elaborate openwork backplate (torana).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central figure is framed by standing attendant figures and further miniature Jinas and donors arranged in architectural registers, all above a lion‑throne–like seat with low front balustrade and arched gateway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast by the lost‑wax process in a copper‑alloy bronze with warm brown patina and areas of green encrustation, the image retains inset dark cabochons and a reddish stone at the chest, with a long \u003cspan\u003ededicatory inscription on the back in Devanagari or related western Indian scripts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpenwork plinth, vaulted niche, and drilled halo give the piece strong depth and shadow when lit, while ritual wear, minor oxidation, and small casting irregularities are consistent with age and devotional handling; no visible modern breaks or repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 5-1\/4 in. (13.3 cm) Height.   \u003cbr\u003eEx NY Architect  Alfred De Vido Collection.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53249433436474,"sku":"17451","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/17451bl.jpg?v=1774996468","url":"https:\/\/howardnowes.com\/products\/jain-bronze-buddha-tirthankara","provider":"Art for Eternity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}