{"product_id":"gilded-stone-buddha-head","title":"Gilded Stone Buddha Head: The Mounted Awakening","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA radiant finish illuminates this gilded stone Buddha head, contrasting sharply with the darkened, heavily textured hair. Elevated on weathered timber, the fragment commands stillness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish contrast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The luminous gold-painted face dramatically isolates the dark, deeply carved snail-shell curls and the distressed blue-toned wooden plinth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosture\/form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The severed portrait bust is elevated on a rusted iron post, rooted firmly within an antique-style timber block adorned with prominent metal studs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey iconographic attribute:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The heavy-lidded eyes project deep inward contemplation, crowned by a prominent ushnisha that signifies supreme spiritual awakening.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCraftsmanship detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The artisan has precisely carved the stone to mimic ancient temple fragments, applying a multi-layered patina that bridges divine radiance with earthly decay.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry and Iconography of Buddha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn the rich tradition of Southeast Asian and Himalayan art, the Buddha's visage represents the ultimate psychological state of enlightenment and inner peace. This mounted portrait strips away the full physical body to focus entirely on the transformative power of meditation. The elongated earlobes—reminders of the heavy jewelry worn during his princely youth—frame a face locked in unwavering serenity. By elevating the carved stone upon a heavily distressed architectural base, the master carver physically isolates the deity from the earthly realm, transforming a traditional devotional subject into a striking gallery-style fragment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this mounted Buddha head for entryway console displays where natural light can strike the golden facial contours against the rustic base. It appeals deeply to design-led collectors who appreciate the striking intersection of serene portraiture and salvaged architectural textures. Measuring exactly 18.2 inches in total height, the sculpture shares the approximate vertical stature of a classic wooden baluster stood upright. At a substantial 7.92 kg, the concentrated mass of the heavy stone and solid timber block provides undeniable grounding stability. The intense manual discipline required to flawlessly balance the pristine gilded face against the heavily distressed base validates this antique style Buddha bust as an elite achievement in mixed-media curation. To construct a deeply textured, culturally curious interior that bridges monumental fragments with intricate organic forms, consider displaying this piece alongside a distressed mango wood console table and an antiqued brass bird box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46197035597999,"sku":"VSP-184","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/134_Compressed_0a6123e2-626d-4055-9a09-31eceb255cec.jpg?v=1762344279","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/gilded-stone-buddha-head","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}