◉ Thank you for viewing. Deepest gratitude! Please read the "Profile & Essential Transaction Information" before purchasing. ♦️ Irregular limited-time guerrilla price down ¥36,000 ➡︎ ¥15,500 ※※※ ⭕️ Essential Transaction Information ＊ Prices fluctuate ↑↓ depending on market prices, appraisals, and evaluations. ＊ Please provide your desired price when making price negotiation comments. ＊ We will accept price reductions within a reasonable range. ※※※ ◉ Product Description The item for sale is a bronze Buddha statue, estimated to be from the 12th-13th century, from India, and believed to have been excavated in Mathura. It has condition issues and verdigris due to aging, but it is a valuable item with a long history. ※ Height: 29.8cm ⚫︎ History of Buddha Statues The first Buddha statues in India were created in Gandhara and Mathura in North India around the 1st century AD. During this period, the Kushan dynasty ruled from North India to Central Asia, and Buddhist art flourished greatly. In particular, in Gandhara, art depicting the Buddha's life and legends developed. Supernatural events were often included in the stories to show the greatness of the Buddha. Buddhism, which originated around the 5th century BC, spread to Japan through China and Korea, and has had a strong influence on us, shaping the spiritual foundation of us Japanese people. ● The Buddha's Teachings for Overcoming "Afflictions" The reason the Buddha renounced the world was to seek liberation from things that cause human suffering, such as old age, illness, and death. The Buddha summarized these into four teachings about suffering (the Four Noble Truths). This is the truth that "the reality of life, including oneself, does not go as one wishes... and is suffering"... This is called "Dukkha" (the truth of suffering). ※ Requests ★ Product Evaluation and Price Old items with a history do not have a set price, and the acquisition route and price vary. The value of an item differs from person to person. We set the price based on the acquisition price, market value, and condition. Request... Please do not ignore or fail to respond to comments. Subject: Buddha statues/Shinto statues Main material: Copper