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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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Mid-20th Century Bronze Japanese Buddha Sculpture on Plinth
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Bronze Japanese Buddha Sculpture on Plinth
Offered for sale is a bronze early
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Wooden Japanese Buddha from Japan
Located in DEVENTER, NL
. gold
Abhaya mudra
Originating from Japan
Late 18th / early 19th century
Edo period
In very good
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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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
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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Japanese Wooden Buddhist Sculpture of Amida Nyorai, 16th Century
Located in Milano, IT
The Amitabha (Amida in Japanese) Buddha is shown standing with his hands forming the Amida raigo-in
Category
Antique 16th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
