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What does a Chinese Buddha represent?

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What does a Chinese Buddha represent?
What a Chinese Buddha represents depends on its pose and other characteristics. For example, the Budai or laughing Buddha is generally a symbol of happiness and good fortune that comes from working to achieve enlightenment. Find a range of Buddhist art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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

Pair of Bronze Buddha Statues
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bronze Buddha statues.
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Antique Late 18th Century Asian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

17th - 18th Century Buddha Statue, "Nezha"
Located in New York, NY
18th century or earlier Carved wooden Buddha Statue of Nezha; . A wonderfully carved
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Qing Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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
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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

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