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Is Buddha Chinese or Japanese?
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The Buddha's origins are Chinese, but Buddhism has since made its way to Japan and, later, Korea.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Gautama Buddha was an Indian prince born in modern day Nepal. The first images of the Buddha were created almost simultaneously in Mathura, India, and the Greco-Buddhist kingdom of Gandhara (modern day Pakistan and Afghanistan). From there, images fo the Buddha spread out along trade routes into East and Southeast Asia.
Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
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Wooden Sword of Old Japanese Buddha / 1800-1900 / Wall-Mounted Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an introduction to a slightly unusual item.
This is a wooden sword possessed by the Buddha
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Original Vintage Asia Travel Poster Oniwa Onsen Hot Spring Spa Park Japan Buddha
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for 鬼岩公園 Oniiwa Park in Japan featuring a colourful design depicting
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Posters
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Huge Kutani Hotei Laughing Buddha
Located in Pomona, CA
This is an authentic antique Japanese Buddha, Hotei from early 1900's.
It is from Kutani which a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
$9,375 Sale Price
25% Off
Carved Wood Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture of Seated Japanese Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful and supremely serene Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha. A magnificent work
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas
Located in Studio City, CA
Truly stunning pair of hand-carved wood Japanese buddha statues / sculptures that sit serenely atop
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
A Japanese Bronze Buddha
Located in Savannah, GA
A large Japanese bronze sculpture of seated Buddha, circa 1920s.
16 inches wide by 13 inches deep
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$4,200