{"product_id":"thai-buddha-with-naga-serpent-shrine-miniature","title":"Thai Buddha with Naga Serpent Shrine Miniature","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003cbr data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"79\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass-tone \/ bronze-tone cast metal\u003cbr data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"131\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern \/ contemporary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4cm high\u003cbr data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"164\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"178\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition with surface patina, darkened recesses, casting marks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eA small modern Thai shrine statue showing a seated Buddha figure sheltered by a multi-headed Naga serpent. The Buddha sits in meditation above the coiled body of the serpent, with the Naga rising behind and around the figure in a protective form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eIn Thai Buddhist imagery, the Naga is often connected with protection, spiritual power, water, fertility, and guardianship. One well-known Buddhist story tells of the serpent king sheltering the Buddha during meditation, protecting him from heavy rain and storms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eThis piece has a compact altar size, making it suitable for a small shrine, meditation space, display cabinet, or collection of Thai religious and folk objects. The brass-tone finish has an aged look, with darker detail in the recessed areas that brings out the serpent scales, lotus-like throne, and seated figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1268\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astaroth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49128501772511,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/6815\/6383\/files\/IMG_1510.jpg?v=1778307460","url":"https:\/\/astarothbooks.com\/products\/thai-buddha-with-naga-serpent-shrine-miniature","provider":"Astaroth Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}