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What are the different types of Buddha statues?
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Most ritual figures depict the Buddha in one of three postures: seated, standing, or reclining. Differences in expression, hand gesture (mudras), and accompanying objects can reveal the figure’s place of origin as well as the particular Buddhist teaching depicted. Such Buddha figures are rendered in a variety of media depending on regional art traditions and intended use, ranging from carved stone to cast bronze to lacquered bamboo.
PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020
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Monumental Chinese Buddha Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Replica of a large stone Chinese Buddha from the 15th-16th century featuring weathered paint in
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21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Buddha Statue, circa 14th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine late Yuan to early Ming Chinese terracotta gilt and polychrome painted Buddha figure
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Gold Ornaments of Antique Chinese Buddha Statues / 17th-19th Centuries
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is thought to be part of the decoration of a gilt-bronze Buddha made in ancient China, from
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Pair of Chinese Gold Wooden Buddha Statues
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese gold, carved wooden Buddha figures seated atop floral and red platform bases
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Wood
White Marble Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A hand carved solid marble Buddha statue. Seated dhyana asana with hands in namaskar mudra, Buddha
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20th Century Chinese Qing Statues
Materials
Marble
Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Stone Buddha Head Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Chinese antique carved stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head. It shows very
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Stone
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Petite Lacquered Chinese Altar Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite altar coffer keeps with the style of Ming-dynasty furniture with clean lines and minimal ornamentation. The narrow coffer stands on thin legs ending in subtle hoof feet, ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Blue and White Jar with Birds and Flowers
Located in Chicago, IL
Loosely brushed with cobalt blue pigments, this round blue-and-white storage jar is adorned with a ribbon-tailed bird perched on a cluster of rocks, a symbol for a long and happy lif...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
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Porcelain
"China Cabinet" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Murano Glass Bubble Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
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Late 20th Century European Modern Floor Lamps
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Steel
Chinese Blue and White Four Flowers Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Loosely brushed with cobalt blue pigments, this round, blue-and-white storage jar is underglazed with lush garden scenery featuring the flowering plants of the four seasons. Tree peo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars
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Porcelain
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
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Wood, Willow
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
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Pine
