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What is the purpose of Buddha statues?

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What is the purpose of Buddha statues?
The purpose of a Buddha statue relates to worship in the Buddhist faith. It provides a point of focus and reflection for Buddhists when they engage in the meditation required to achieve enlightenment. Find a selection of Buddha statues on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pair of Bronze Buddha Statues
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bronze Buddha statues.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Asian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Buddha Statue 19th Century Alabaster
Located in New York, NY
18th/19th century Buddha Statue carved of Alabaster. Burmese Shan Buddha Statue 1800ca, collected
Category

Antique Early 1800s Burmese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Huge 37" Wooden Gilded Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful solid wood Buddha statue. The Buddha is seated on a lotus throne. His face is serene
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

Laos Buddha Statue 19th century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Lao Buddha statue. Folk Art figure representation of Buddha. A solid wood block
Category

Antique 1890s Laotian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese Wooden Buddha Statue /Edo Period/ Wooden Figurine /Yakushi Nyorai
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden carved Buddha made in the late Edo period (1800s). This Buddha statue is Yakushi
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

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