{"product_id":"monumental-traditional-seated-budai-bronze-sculpture-220cm","title":"Monumental Traditional Seated Budai Bronze Sculpture - 220cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eMonumental Seated Budai Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e stands at an imposing 220cm, presenting the Laughing Buddha in his most iconic form: broad-shouldered, wide-bellied, and radiating an open-mouthed joy that is impossible to ignore. The figure is cast with exceptional volumetric confidence, robes parting naturally across a prominent rounded belly, left hand raised to carry a large prayer bead mala, right hand resting in composed ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished in Polished Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is cast using the traditional lost-wax method, allowing every fold of the robe, every bead of the mala, and the full warmth of the figure's expression to be faithfully rendered in metal. The surface is finished to a \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ehighly polished gold-toned bronze\u003c\/span\u003e, delivering a bright, uniform reflectivity that catches light across the figure's broad planes and deep-carved details. Unlike patinated bronzes that recede into shadow, this finish announces itself: luminous, ceremonial, and commanding. The cylindrical stone plinth on which the figure is seated adds visual grounding, its panelled lower section lending architectural weight to an already substantial presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 220cm tall and 450kg, this sculpture is scaled for significant outdoor environments. Temple courtyards, formal garden axes, estate entrances, hotel forecourts, and large commercial landscaping schemes are natural settings. The gold tone works especially well against dark evergreen planting, pale stone paving, or water features where the reflection doubles its impact. The stone plinth integrates seamlessly with formal hardscaping in grey, cream, or sandstone palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold polished finish shown here is our standard specification, but we can apply a full range of patinas including traditional dark brown, verdigris, or two-tone antiqued bronze. The scale of this piece can be adjusted for different site requirements, and the plinth can be specified separately for installations requiring a flush base. If you are considering a commission inspired by the work of Dai Ruifei or other monumental figurative sculptors working in this tradition, we welcome that conversation. Contact us before ordering to discuss your site, finish, and any bespoke requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, browse our curated selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-figures-statues\"\u003eBronze Figures and Statues\u003c\/a\u003e, or view all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-bronze-sculptures\"\u003eLarge Bronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e available for commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53093451399515,"sku":"BRONZE-BUDDHA-1","price":37472.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/monumental-traditional-seated-budai-bronze-sculpture-220cm_primary.jpg?v=1780198832","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/monumental-traditional-seated-budai-bronze-sculpture-220cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}