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What are the statues in Buddhism called?
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In Buddhism, what statues are called depends on what they depict. The most common sculpture is the Buddharupa, which depicts the Buddha seated in a cross-legged position with his hands in various positions. Shop a range of Buddhist sculptures on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Bronze Sculpture of a Buddhist Monk
Located in Marbella, ES
Bronze Sculpture of a Buddhist Monk
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th century Burmese Alabaster Buddhist Monk Statue
Located in New York, NY
A Burmese Alabaster sculpture of a Buddhist Monk devotee, Buddha. This posture is called Namaskara
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Bronze Lost Wax Sculpture Depicting a Praying Buddhist Monk with Offering Bowl
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small vintage bronze cast sculpture from the mid 20th century depicting a praying Buddhist monk
Category
Mid-20th Century Busts
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture of a Buddhist monk in praying wood Burma, 19th century
Located in Milano, IT
born—a small, finely crafted sculpture of a Buddhist monk in prayer. This delicate work of art
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,292 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Buddhist Statue Monk Tang
Located in New York, NY
A Buddhist statue of Monk Tang. Xuanzang referred to as Tang, was a Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Damo Bodhidharma Monk Carved Camphor Wood Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful solid camphor wood statue of the legendary Buddhist monk Bodhidharma (Damo), who is
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$120 Sale Price
59% Off