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What does a Chinese Buddha represent?
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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.
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Monumental Chinese Buddha Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Replica of a large stone Chinese Buddha from the 15th-16th century featuring weathered paint in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Buddha Statue, circa 14th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine late Yuan to early Ming Chinese terracotta gilt and polychrome painted Buddha figure
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Gold Ornaments of Antique Chinese Buddha Statues / 17th-19th Centuries
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is thought to be part of the decoration of a gilt-bronze Buddha made in ancient China, from
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Pair of Chinese Gold Wooden Buddha Statues
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese gold, carved wooden Buddha figures seated atop floral and red platform bases
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Wood
White Marble Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A hand carved solid marble Buddha statue. Seated dhyana asana with hands in namaskar mudra, Buddha
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Statues
Materials
Marble
Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Stone Buddha Head Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Chinese antique carved stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head. It shows very
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Stone
