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What are the statues in Buddhism called?

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What are the statues in Buddhism called?
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
Shop for Buddhist Monk Statues on 1stDibs
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

Buddhist Gilded Enlightened Monk Buddha
Located in New York, NY
Gilded Bronze Buddhist Buddha statue. Serene casting of Enlightened Buddha Buddhist Monk seated on
Category

20th Century Asian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

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

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