{"product_id":"mounted-antique-thai-style-bronze-lotus-bud-35cm-14","title":"Mounted Antique Khmer Style Bronze Lotus Bud - 53cm\/21\"","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounted Antique Khmer Style Bronze Lotus Bud - 53cm\/21\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures (Length) 53cm\/21\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAn antique Khmer‑style \u003cstrong\u003elotus\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eflower\u003c\/strong\u003e from Thailand, elegantly modelled and rich in symbolic meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eBuddhist\u003c\/strong\u003e thought, the lotus is one of the most profound and beloved symbols, representing purity, \u003cstrong\u003eenlightenment\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003espiritual\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003erebirth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rising clean and beautiful from muddy water, it teaches that even amid difficulty and imperfection, the human spirit can awaken and blossom. For this reason, the lotus appears constantly in Eastern religious art—as a held attribute of deities, as a seat or pedestal, and as an emblem woven into temple architecture and ritual objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis sculpture captures a single, \u003cstrong\u003egraceful\u003c\/strong\u003e lotus stem with leaf and bud, poised in quiet ascent. In Buddhist art, such a lotus evokes the purity of \u003cstrong\u003eheart\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emind\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivated through mindfulness, meditation, and ethical living. Its emergence from “murky waters” into full \u003cstrong\u003ebeauty\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses the possibility of \u003cstrong\u003etransformation\u003c\/strong\u003e: beauty and clarity arising from challenging, imperfect circumstances. Practitioners are encouraged to meet life’s difficulties with equanimity, much like the lotus rising above the mud.\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 \u003cstrong\u003elotus\u003c\/strong\u003e thus offers a powerful lens through which Buddhists contemplate the nature of existence, the cyclical flow of birth and death, and the potential for \u003cstrong\u003espiritual\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003erenewal\u003c\/strong\u003e. As one progresses along the path, the lotus stands as a timeless reminder of the \u003cstrong\u003etransformative\u003c\/strong\u003e power of inner purity and the enduring beauty that can emerge from adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003elotus\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ebud \u003c\/strong\u003eis loosely mounted to the wooden base and can be simply lifted off, allowing for easy repositioning or ritual use. The aged bronze surface, with its subtle patina, adds depth and character, giving the piece a quiet, \u003cstrong\u003emeditative\u003c\/strong\u003e presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTraditional in appearance yet strikingly minimal, this lotus sculpture is ideal for adding a touch of serene symbolism to a home altar, meditation corner, desk, or console—bringing with it an atmosphere of \u003cstrong\u003ecalm\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003econtemplation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and timeless spiritual elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever, you are unhappy with your purchase please just let us know and we will provide a full refund. We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HD Asian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58392552243587,"sku":"SCBR4966","price":592.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/4769\/5207\/files\/SCBR4966-3_01f9dd03-440a-464e-b112-50afed54aa0d.jpg?v=1783148697","url":"https:\/\/fr.hdasianart.com\/en\/products\/mounted-antique-thai-style-bronze-lotus-bud-35cm-14","provider":"HD Asian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}