How do I identify an antique Buddha statue?

Identifying an antique Buddha statue is a specialized skill, which is best learned by studying the history of the preferred materials and techniques that each region used in producing Buddha statues. The simplest way to verify the age of a Buddha statue is to have an expert evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a range of professionally authenticated Buddha statues.

Antique Buddha

19th Century Bronze Buddha

Buddha Siam

Buddha Asia

Chinese Buddha

Japanese Rare Copper Wall Hanging Buddha Statue / 14th-16th Century / Temple

$1,500

Japanese Rare Copper Wall Hanging Buddha Statue / 14th-16th Century / Temple

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The name of the Buddha statue is "Nyorai". The highest rank among Buddhas.

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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Buddha

Materials

Copper

Early 19th century antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra

$765

Early 19th century antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha statue is a remarkable piece of religious artistry and craftsmanship.

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Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Small Edo period stone Buddha from Japan/Jizo Bodhisattva/1800s/Amulet

$800

Small Edo period stone Buddha from Japan/Jizo Bodhisattva/1800s/Amulet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The fact that traces of its original coloring remain suggests that it was likely kept in a shrine with a roof or inside a house, where it was carefully preserved. This stone Buddha ...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Buddha

Materials

Stone

16thC Cast Bronze Korean Baby Buddha Pointing to the Heaven & Earth. Wonderful

$3,500

16thC Cast Bronze Korean Baby Buddha Pointing to the Heaven & Earth. Wonderful

Located in Ukiah, CA

The figure depicts the Buddha at the moment of his birth, performing the iconic gesture of one hand pointing toward heaven and the other toward earth, symbolizing the Buddha’s procla...

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16th Century Korean Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

16th Century Thai Life Size Stone Buddha Head-Superb Ayuthaya Example

$3,200

16th Century Thai Life Size Stone Buddha Head-Superb Ayuthaya Example

Located in Ukiah, CA

The condition is very good, as can be seen in the photos. Large Buddhas of this type were meant to be looked at from below, as this Buddha would have sat on an altar above its devote...

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16th Century Thai Antique Buddha

Materials

Stone

Japanese Edo period stone Buddha statue / [guardian deity] / circa 18th century

$1,800

Japanese Edo period stone Buddha statue / [guardian deity] / circa 18th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Even after many years of handling stone Buddhas, encountering a guardian deity of this kind is extremely uncommon, and pieces like this rarely appear on the market.

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Buddha

Materials

Granite

Ancient Gandharan Miniature Stucco Bust of the Buddha, ca. 5th Century

$595

Ancient Gandharan Miniature Stucco Bust of the Buddha, ca. 5th Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine ancient stucco bust on a plinth. In the form of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. Mounted on a black wooden plinth.

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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Buddha

Materials

Terracotta, Stucco

Early 20th century Rare antique bronze stupa with four bronze Buddha statues

$5,949

Early 20th century Rare antique bronze stupa with four bronze Buddha statues

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Rare antique bronze stupa with four bronze Buddha statues Material : bronze 63,5 cm high 31 cm wide and 31 cm deep Early 20th century Each Buddha statue is shown with a different mud...

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Early 20th Century Nepalese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Japanese antique stone Buddha /Kannon Bodhisattva / late 19th-early 20th century

$1,600

Japanese antique stone Buddha /Kannon Bodhisattva / late 19th-early 20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The Nyoirin Kannon is a Buddha image with a compassionate and peaceful expression that offers salvation to sentient beings, and is widely popular in Japan for its benefits of wish fu...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Buddha

Materials

Stone

Life-Sized Shan Burmese Gilt Lacquer Papier Mâché Buddha, circa 1900

$12,500Sale Price|28% Off

Life-Sized Shan Burmese Gilt Lacquer Papier Mâché Buddha, circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

The Buddha sits in vajrasana upon a stepped platform, hands in bhumisparsha, one hand upturned in his lap, the other draped over his knee, long, slender fingers reaching down to touc...

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Early 1900s Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Lacquer

17th century special antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra

$10,710

17th century special antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra

Located in DEVENTER, NL

The special antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue stands as a testament to the timeless devotion and artistic brilliance of Burma's cultural legacy.

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17th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha with Gilded Gold

$2,280Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha with Gilded Gold

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base with lacquered, gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the head, head...

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Fine Quality Pyu Era Pre 10th Century Terracotta Carved Burmese Buddha

$950

Fine Quality Pyu Era Pre 10th Century Terracotta Carved Burmese Buddha

Located in Ukiah, CA

I bought a small group of these in Northern Thailand sometime in the early 1990s. They were literally being pulled out of a sack filled with excavated Burmese votives from an overgro...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Buddha

Materials

Clay

18th Century, Antique Tai Lue Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha with Gilded Gold

$1,184Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century, Antique Tai Lue Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha with Gilded Gold

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Tai Lue Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with gilded gold.

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Gilt Teak Standing Buddha, Northern Thailand, Early 20th Century

$7,200

Large Carved Gilt Teak Standing Buddha, Northern Thailand, Early 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

The Buddha stares intently outwards through wide, open eyes, a large smile playing across his generous mouth and full lips.

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Early 20th Century Thai Antique Buddha

Materials

Teak

Japanese Wooden Sculpture"JIzo Buddha Statues" Early Edo period Wabisabi Mingei

$550

Japanese Wooden Sculpture"JIzo Buddha Statues" Early Edo period Wabisabi Mingei

Located in 足利市, JP

This profoundly moving, hand-carved wooden sculpture of Jizzo Bosatsu (Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva) is an exceptional masterpiece dating from the late Muromachi to early Edo period (16th...

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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Buddha

Materials

Cypress

Burmese Ava Period Carved, Lacquered and Giltwood Buddha, Late 18th Century

$8,500

Burmese Ava Period Carved, Lacquered and Giltwood Buddha, Late 18th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A sublime and rare late 18th century Burmese Ava period carved, lacquered and gilt Buddha. The historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, is portrayed in bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture of calli...

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Late 18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Antique Seated Buddha Amitābha Vietnam c.1900, Gilded Wooden Sculpture on Lotus

$904Sale Price / item|20% Off

Antique Seated Buddha Amitābha Vietnam c.1900, Gilded Wooden Sculpture on Lotus

Located in Wembley, GB

Its size makes it versatile for display in home interiors, meditation spaces, or as part of a curated Asian art collection. Antique Vietnamese Buddha statue, Amitābha Buddha sculptu...

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Early 1900s Vietnamese Art Deco Antique Buddha

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf, Sheet Metal, Bronze, Gold Plate

Rare Chinese Song Dynasty Carved Limestone Head of Buddha, Ca. 9th Century

$9,500

Rare Chinese Song Dynasty Carved Limestone Head of Buddha, Ca. 9th Century

Located in New York, NY

Rare Chinese Song Dynasty Carved Limestone Head of Buddha, Ca. 9th Century DIMENSIONS Height: 9 inches Width: 7 inches Depth: 7 inches ABOUT A ...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antique Buddha

Materials

Limestone

Wooden Sword of Old Japanese Buddha / 1800-1900 / Wall-Mounted Object

$800

Wooden Sword of Old Japanese Buddha / 1800-1900 / Wall-Mounted Object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

I think it's such a Buddha sword. Since the sword is long, it is thought that it was a fairly large Buddha statue.

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Buddha

Materials

Cedar

13/14thc Thai Stone Buddha Head-Fine and Expressive Haripunchai Style

$5,000

13/14thc Thai Stone Buddha Head-Fine and Expressive Haripunchai Style

Located in Ukiah, CA

This one is an extremely friendly happy "accessible" Buddha. He has a place of honor facing my front door right now.

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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Buddha

Materials

Stone

Antique Wooden Sculpture "Kobo Daishi" / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period

$1,200

Antique Wooden Sculpture "Kobo Daishi" / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese "Kobo Daishi" wooden figure. "Kobo Daishi" means "Kukai". "Kukai" was a monk from the early Heian period. His posthumous name was "Kobo Daishi". He is the fou...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Buddha

Materials

Cypress

Chinese Antique Chinese Bronze Laughing Buddha Statue China, ca 1900

$1,424

Chinese Antique Chinese Bronze Laughing Buddha Statue China, ca 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely piece Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 19th Century Age: ca 1900 Original/Reproduction: Original Condition: Overall Condi...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Buddha

Materials

Porcelain

Early 16th Century, Early Shan, Antique Large Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

$12,000Sale Price|20% Off

Early 16th Century, Early Shan, Antique Large Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique large Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.

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16th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

16th Century Burmese Ava Buddha Face - Antique Stucco Art. Perfectly Hand-Carved

$3,950

16th Century Burmese Ava Buddha Face - Antique Stucco Art. Perfectly Hand-Carved

Located in Ukiah, CA

A commanding and deeply evocative 16th Century Burmese Ava-period Buddha face, constructed from ancient brick and finished with traditional stucco/clay modeling.

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16th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Clay

Early 20th century Large old marble crowned Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$7,682

Early 20th century Large old marble crowned Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This large old marble crowned Burmese Buddha statue is an exceptional masterpiece of Shan (Tai Yai) style artistry from the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Buddha

Materials

Marble

Early 20th century Old wooden Burmese Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra

$4,278

Early 20th century Old wooden Burmese Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra

Located in DEVENTER, NL

The Old wooden Burmese Buddha statue is a magnificent representation of artistic and spiritual craftsmanship.

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

15th century Special antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$28,045

15th century Special antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This bronze sculpture, originating from Burma in the 15th century, is a rare and remarkable piece of art. Crafted in the distinctive Toungoo style, it stands at a height of 34.2 cm a...

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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Early Mon Style Solid Cast Iron Standing Buddha from Burma, 5613

$3,500

Early Mon Style Solid Cast Iron Standing Buddha from Burma, 5613

Located in Ukiah, CA

Note he is left-handed- 95% of Buddhas with related mudras are right-handed. ki- 5613.

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15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Buddha

Materials

Iron

Japanese Standing Gilt Buddha, Amida Nyorai, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan

$15,000

Japanese Standing Gilt Buddha, Amida Nyorai, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

Amida Nyorai, Amitabha Buddha, the Buddha of Infinite Light, is dressed in loose fitting robes that drape elegantly around his robust figure, leaving his chest and the top of his bel...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Buddha

Materials

Rock Crystal

Burmese Shan Ava Style Cast Bronze Buddha, 19th/20th Century, Burma

$1,500

Burmese Shan Ava Style Cast Bronze Buddha, 19th/20th Century, Burma

Located in Austin, TX

The Buddha sits upon a high, well cast double lotus pedestal.

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

15-18thC Sri Lankan Divided Kingdom/Kandy Bronze-Very Special Buddha, 10293

$18,000

15-18thC Sri Lankan Divided Kingdom/Kandy Bronze-Very Special Buddha, 10293

Located in Ukiah, CA

Unlike many Sri Lankan Buddhas that appear formal or rigid, this piece conveys warmth, personality, and an approachable spiritual grace.

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15th Century and Earlier Sri Lankan Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Shan Burmese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddha, Ava Period, 18th Century

$2,900

Shan Burmese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddha, Ava Period, 18th Century

Located in Austin, TX

The Buddha's heart shaped face is rendered beautifully, with elegant downcast eyes and a pursed smile upon his lips.

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Mid-18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Teak

16th/17thC Korean Standing Cast Bronze Baby Buddha.Large, Animated, Special Face

$3,500

16th/17thC Korean Standing Cast Bronze Baby Buddha.Large, Animated, Special Face

Located in Ukiah, CA

16th/17th Century (or earlier) Korean Baby Buddha. The figure itself stands 10 inches tall, rising to 12 inches on its base.

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16th Century Korean Antique Buddha

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair of 11th–13thC Burmese Mon-Style Buddhas on Custom Bases

$8,680

Rare Pair of 11th–13thC Burmese Mon-Style Buddhas on Custom Bases

Located in Ukiah, CA

Exceptionally rare early Burmese Mon-style Buddhas, dating approximately to the 11th–13th Century.

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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Thai Siam Temple Shrine Kamphaeng Phet Style Buddha Head on Wood Stand

$395

Bronze Thai Siam Temple Shrine Kamphaeng Phet Style Buddha Head on Wood Stand

Located in Studio City, CA

Thai/ Siam meditating buddha with serenely closed eyes in the Kamphaeng Phet style.

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19th Century Thai Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Buddha Statue Stand/1800-1900/Lacquered Gold Display Stand

$700

Japanese Antique Buddha Statue Stand/1800-1900/Lacquered Gold Display Stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Originally, it was a stand for installing a Buddha statue, but it seems that only this stand remained after the Buddha statue was lost.

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Three Early 20th Century Red Horn Carvings of Buddha and Bodhisattva

$975 / item

Three Early 20th Century Red Horn Carvings of Buddha and Bodhisattva

Located in Hudson, NY

Three early 20th century red horn carvings of Buddha and Bodhisattvas. These three carvings all from approx. circa 1915 represent the bodhisattvas and or the Buddha.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Buddha

Materials

Horn, Rosewood

Special Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue with Two Monks from Burma

$161,473

Special Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue with Two Monks from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 51,8 cm high 37 cm wide and 32,5 cm deep Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 16-17th century With the original monks In very good condition ...

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Early 17th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

16th century - Chiang Sean period Antique 16th century bronze Thai Buddha statue

$15,297

16th century - Chiang Sean period Antique 16th century bronze Thai Buddha statue

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique 16th-century bronze Thai Buddha statue is an exceptional example of sacred art from the Chiang Sean period, renowned for its refined proportions and serene spiritual pre...

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16th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Seated Buddha figure in gilt bronze with one hand raised. Asia, 19th C

$360

Seated Buddha figure in gilt bronze with one hand raised. Asia, 19th C

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gilt bronze Buddha figure. Seated Buddha figure executed in gilt bronze with one hand raised in a symbolic gesture and positioned on a detailed lotus-shaped base.

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19th Century Unknown Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Antique Burmese Shan Wood, Lacquer and Gold Leafed Buddha, 19th Century

$3,500

Antique Burmese Shan Wood, Lacquer and Gold Leafed Buddha, 19th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

For similar images see: Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Arts of Asia, Volume 11:3, May/June 1981, Buddha images from Burma, Part III:Wood and Lacquer, fig. 10.

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19th Century Burmese Other Antique Buddha

Materials

Gold Leaf

Solid Cast Silver 15/16thC Sri Lanka Kandy/Dom Lankan Buddha- Provenance!

$4,950

Solid Cast Silver 15/16thC Sri Lanka Kandy/Dom Lankan Buddha- Provenance!

Located in Ukiah, CA

This exceptional 18th Century Sri Lankan (Lankan) solid silver Buddha represents a rare and refined example of South Asian Buddhist metalwork.

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16th Century Sri Lankan Antique Buddha

Materials

Silver

11th-13thC Mon/Pagan Burmese Bronze Buddha w TL test. Large, Special

$12,500

11th-13thC Mon/Pagan Burmese Bronze Buddha w TL test. Large, Special

Located in Ukiah, CA

The result is this truly unique Buddha—a piece for which I have never seen a comparable example.

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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Buddha in the gesture of absence of fear, Burma? 19th century.

$2,273

Bronze Buddha in the gesture of absence of fear, Burma? 19th century.

Located in PARIS, FR

Bronze statue of Buddha standing in the “Abhaya mùdra” gesture of fearlessness.

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1850s Burmese Other Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Wooden Carved Buddha 14th-16th century / Statue Wabi-Sabi

$3,600

Japanese Antique Wooden Carved Buddha 14th-16th century / Statue Wabi-Sabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a very old Japanese wooden Buddhist sculpture. It is believed to date back to the Muromachi period (14th–16th century) and has quietly existed alongside people’s prayers for ...

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16th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Buddha

Materials

Cedar

15th–16th Century Bronze Arakan Buddha Sculpture, Rare Burmese Art. Finely Cast

$1,760

15th–16th Century Bronze Arakan Buddha Sculpture, Rare Burmese Art. Finely Cast

Located in Ukiah, CA

This rare and important 15th–16th century (or earlier) standing bronze Arakan Buddha represents a royal Arakan type that is exceptionally difficult to find.

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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Massive Hand Carved Wooden Buddha on a Pedestal from Thailand

$5,995

Early 20th Century Massive Hand Carved Wooden Buddha on a Pedestal from Thailand

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Amazing seven foot squatting Buddha on a pedestal base supported by three other meditating Buddhas.

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1910s Thai Chinoiserie Antique Buddha

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Small Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha Sheltered by Naga, Muchalinda, c 1900

$780

Small Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha Sheltered by Naga, Muchalinda, c 1900

Located in Austin, TX

A darling and charming small Thai lacquered and gilt bronze figure of the Buddha Sheltered by a Naga, Buddha Muchalinda, Rattanakosin Period, circa 1900, Thailand.

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Early 1900s Thai Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

An ancient smiling Buddha from the Republic period, made of Chinese porcelain

$3,979

An ancient smiling Buddha from the Republic period, made of Chinese porcelain

Located in Milano, IT

The figure represents the well-known Budai, commonly referred to in the West as the “Happy Buddha” or “Laughing Buddha.” In Chinese Buddhist iconography, Budai is traditionally assoc...

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1920s Chinese Ming Antique Buddha

Materials

Ceramic

6th-8th C. Post-Gupta Sandstone Thousand Buddhas Bodh Gaya Temple Stela Relief

$12,000

6th-8th C. Post-Gupta Sandstone Thousand Buddhas Bodh Gaya Temple Stela Relief

Located in 足利市, JP

An extraordinary, museum-caliber 6th to 8th-century Post-Gupta period Indian sandstone architectural relief illustrating the Thousand Buddhas (Sahasrabuddha). Originating from Bodh ...

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15th Century and Earlier Indian Brutalist Antique Buddha

Materials

Sandstone

Antique 19th Century Mandalay Period Bronze Seated Buddha, Burma, circa 1880

$3,882

Antique 19th Century Mandalay Period Bronze Seated Buddha, Burma, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

Antique 19th century Mandalay period bronze seated Buddha, Burma, circa 1880. Seated with the right hand lowered bhumisparsimudra and the left hand rest in the lap.

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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Thai Siam Bronze Temple Shrine Kamphaeng Phet Style Buddha Head on Marble Stand

$395

Thai Siam Bronze Temple Shrine Kamphaeng Phet Style Buddha Head on Marble Stand

Located in Studio City, CA

Thai/ Siam meditating Buddha with serenely closed eyes in the Kamphaeng Phet style.

Category

19th Century Thai Antique Buddha

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Burmese School Buddha Head of the Shan (Tai Yai) Style

$4,800

19th Century Burmese School Buddha Head of the Shan (Tai Yai) Style

Located in Beachwood, OH

Shan (Tai Yai) style Buddha head statues from Burma are characterized by a triangular face, broad forehead, and serene expression.

Category

19th Century Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Southern Thai Bronze Buddha Sculpture, 11th/12th Century, Antique Art. Fine Cast

$4,500

Southern Thai Bronze Buddha Sculpture, 11th/12th Century, Antique Art. Fine Cast

Located in Ukiah, CA

A rare and compelling 11th/12th century Southern Thai bronze Buddha, representing a regional tradition that is distinctly separate from central Thai, Khmer, or broader Southeast Asia...

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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Indian Carved Stone Gandharan Shakyamuni Buddha Statue 2nd Century A.D.

$12,500 / item

Ancient Indian Carved Stone Gandharan Shakyamuni Buddha Statue 2nd Century A.D.

Located in Portland, OR

A rare and large ancient majestic carved stone Shakyamuni Buddha Statue, ancient region of Gandhara, Kushan Period, 2nd/3rd century CE.

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15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antique Buddha

Materials

Schist

CHINA REPUBLICAN 20th Century Buddha Statue In Porcelain Zeng Long Sheng Mark

$998

CHINA REPUBLICAN 20th Century Buddha Statue In Porcelain Zeng Long Sheng Mark

Located in Miami, FL

A China republic seated Buddha in porcelain. This is a beautiful antique devotive figure of a seated happy Buddha created in the China Republic back in the early 20th-century, circa...

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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Buddha

Materials

Enamel

Late 19th / early 20th century Antique wooden Temple cabinet - Original Buddhas

$3,268

Late 19th / early 20th century Antique wooden Temple cabinet - Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Whether displayed as a centerpiece in a sacred space or as a focal point in an art collection, this wooden Buddha temple invites you to connect with the profound spirituality and cul...

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Late 19th Century Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Subtle Green Jadeite Jade Carved Antique Buddha Fine Estate Find

$3,500

Subtle Green Jadeite Jade Carved Antique Buddha Fine Estate Find

Located in Montreal, QC

High quality Antique Natural Jade Jadeite Carving; beautiful translucency, when held to the light, the carving shows off a subtle variation of soft green; step-cut shape and subtle m...

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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Buddha

Materials

Jade

19th Century Solid Stone Buddha 23 lb, Hand Carved Young Shakyamuni, Tang Style

$1,550

19th Century Solid Stone Buddha 23 lb, Hand Carved Young Shakyamuni, Tang Style

Located in Somis, CA

A 19th century antique stone Buddha, weighing 23 lbs, depicting a young Shakyamuni.

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19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Buddha

Materials

Stone

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Antique Buddha For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique buddha you’re looking for. Each antique buddha for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. Your living room may not be complete without an antique buddha — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique buddha, designed in the Folk Art, Arts and Crafts or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique buddha has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Johann Joachim Kändler, Anton Klieber and Bertha E. Jacques are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Buddha?

The average selling price for an antique buddha at 1stDibs is $3,171, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $750,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Antique Buddha

How do I identify an antique Buddha statue?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Identifying an antique Buddha statue is a specialized skill, which is best learned by studying the history of the preferred materials and techniques that each region used in producing Buddha statues. The simplest way to verify the age of a Buddha statue is to have an expert evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a range of professionally authenticated Buddha statues.

Symbols of Happiness and Rebirth Adorn This Japanese Satsuma Bowl

Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.

Chicago’s Pagoda Red Has a Spirited Mix of Asian Antiques and Bold New Art

For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.

In L.A., Gallerist JF Chen Has Long Championed Eclectic Blue-Chip Design

Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.

12 Calming Spaces Inspired by Japanese Design

From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.

Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques

The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.