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What are Chinese figurines?
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Chinese figurative sculptures vary widely depending on the medium and intended use. Ornate Buddhist figures assisted ritual meditation, wooden ancestor figures embodied the lingering spirit of a relative, ceramic mingqi burial figures accompanied one’s spirit in the afterlife, and decorative export sculptures presented an idealized version of Chinese culture and beauty.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2020
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Buddha Statue
Located in New York, NY
Serene Buddha Statue carved from solid Teak wood. A Thai Buddha Statue intricately hand carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
$2,450
Pair of Bronze Buddha Statues
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bronze Buddha statues.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Asian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$4,200 / set
17th - 18th Century Buddha Statue, "Nezha"
Located in New York, NY
18th century or earlier Carved wooden Buddha Statue of Nezha; .
A wonderfully carved
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Qing Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$16,000 Sale Price
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Antique Lao Folk Art Buddha Statue
Located in New York, NY
19th century Lao Buddha statue. Folk Art figure representation of Buddha. A solid wood block
Category
Antique 1890s Laotian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
20th Century Antique Chinese Handcrafted Brass Reclining Buddha Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This image depicts a Reclining Buddha statue, a significant iconographic representation in Buddhist
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Seated Buddha Statue Sculpture 20cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage brass Buddha statue; the robe is richly decorated with detailed patterns. The Buddha sits
Category
Vintage 1960s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
