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Are Buddha statues Chinese?

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Are Buddha statues Chinese?
China is just one of the many countries that has a tradition of Buddhist sculpture. You can find Buddha statues from many other regions like India and Japan. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern Buddha statues from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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

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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

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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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