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1960s Painted Cast Terracotta Zen Buddha Head Statue with Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Painted Cast Terracotta Zen Buddha Head Statue With Base.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Floating Buddha head Statue - Black
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This Buddha head sculpture is a 3D print contemporary take on the traditional Buddha image. The
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Stone

An Exquisite Antique Buddha Head Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
An gilt and lacquered wood Buddha head with displayed on a metal and Lucite stand. stunning
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Antique 18th Century Laotian Archaistic Busts

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Gold Leaf

Southeast Asian Patinated Bronze Buddha Head
Located in New York, NY
Southeast Asian verdigris patinated bronze Buddha head statue sculpture. 10.75" H x 7" diameter
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20th Century International Style Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Sodalite Gemstone Reclining Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A rare, natural gemstone Sodalite reclining Buddha statue. Of the highest grade Sodalite, with
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20th Century Indian Statues

Materials

Stone

Lovely Pair of Indonesian Bronzed Buddha Heads Very Decorative Lovely Patina
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of bronzed Indonesian Buddha head statues A
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20th Century English Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Buddha in Lacquered Wood from Laos
Located in NICE, FR
mudra' gesture. His head is adorned with the ushnisha, which is the crown of the Lord Buddha and the
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Antique 19th Century Laotian Statues

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Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Buddha Head Bust Statue Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Find tranquility in the Wooden Buddha Head Bust Statue Sculpture. Hand-carved with meticulous
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20th Century Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Chinese antique stone Buddha head/Before the 19th century/Buddha statue/ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Buddha head made in China. It dates from before the 19th century and may be even
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique Original Thayo Burmese Burma Myanmar Asian Buddha Head Sculpture Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
An exceptionally beautiful, serene, delicately crafted, and extremely rare Burmese Buddha head/bust
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Vintage Naga Meditating Buddha Statue
Located in North Hollywood, CA
a hood over the Buddha's head as a cover. The Naga Buddha statues are considered to have originated
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Resin

Antique Thayo Burmese Burma Myanmar Shan Thai Asian Buddha Head Sculpture Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
An exceptionally beautiful, serene, delicately crafted Buddha head/bust - hand-made using the
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

18th Century Buddha Wooden Statue
Located in New York, NY
18th century Carved Wood Buddha. Chinese antique Buddha Statue of carved wood. Gesso like coating
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Antique 1790s Asian Qing Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Giltwood

18th Century Buddha Wooden Statue
18th Century Buddha Wooden Statue
H 26.5 in W 19 in D 13 in
Carved Angel Skin Coral Smiling Buddha Face Gold Ring with Emerald Third Eye
Located in Miami Beach, FL
ring. It is a size 6.5 US. From Buddha Heads site: You may have come across many Buddha statues
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Mid-20th Century More Rings

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Coral, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Rock Crystal Happy Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
in the motion of laughter, exuding an aura of boundless joy and assurance. The Buddha's bald head
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rock Crystal

Rock Crystal Happy Buddha Statue
Rock Crystal Happy Buddha Statue
H 4 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in
Old Asian Iron Buddha Head
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This antique iron buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 15 cm
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Old Asian Iron Buddha Head
Old Asian Iron Buddha Head
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H 5.91 in Dm 3.55 in
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

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Wood

Rock Crystal Quartz Happy Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
in the motion of laughter, exuding an aura of boundless joy and assurance. The Buddha's bald head
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rock Crystal

Antique Giltwood Buddha Statue Southeast Asia
Located in Atlanta, GA
fearless. The Buddha is displayed in a custom made wood stand. The statue itself measures 20.5 inches
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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese antique wooden Buddha statue/Folk Buddha/Edo period/1603-1868
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cypress or cedar. The square pedestal at the bottom was added later. The deity of this Buddha statue is
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress

Southeast Asian Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head
Located in Chicago, IL
With closed eyes and a gentle expression, this large stone head depicts the Shakyamuni Buddha in
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20th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha Statue Vajrasatwa 14"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, 7 lb, gilt bronze Tibetan sculpture of Buddha Vajrasatwa. Seated dhyana asana on
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha Vajrasattva Statue 13"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, 4.15 lb, gilt bronze Tibetan sculpture of Buddha Vajrasattva. Seated dhyana asana on
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Stunning Bronze Buddha Statue on Wooden Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking Buddha head having meticulously detailed bronze bust and beautifully grained wooden base.
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Busts

Materials

Bronze

Large Lacquered Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt and lacquered wood Buddha statue from Southeast Asia likely Burma, circa 19th century. The
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Dvaravati Meditation Buddha Statue in antique Thai
Located in Milano, IT
sculpture, a manifestation of profound serenity and wisdom. This seated Dvaravati Meditation Buddha
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Antique Early 1800s Thai Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Large Bronze Buddha Head with Stand Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
large Buddha head is clearly a fragment of a full body statue. Its ushnisha on the top of Buddha's head
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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Lapis Lazuli Buddha Statue Hand Carved 6 lbs
Located in Somis, CA
statue exudes an aura of peace and tranquility, portraying Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha. His round
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Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Lapis Lazuli

Marble Ganesha statue originating from India - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
beautifully sculpted statue captures his distinct features, including the elephant head, multiple arms, and
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2010s Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Marble Ganesha statue originating from India - Original Buddhas
Marble Ganesha statue originating from India - Original Buddhas
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H 11.23 in W 7.01 in D 3.55 in
Chinese Vintage Bronze Kneeling Down Buddha Candle Holder Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Chinese Vintage Bronze Kneeling Down Buddha Candle Holder Statue is rare and special. Unlike
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Antique 19th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Four Faced Buddha Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool four faced bronze Buddha head sculpture or paperweight, circa 1960s. The piece is in
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Bronze

Asian Marble Quan Yin Buddha Bust or Head
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautifully executed hand carved marble buddha head fragment of Quan Yin. The youthful face is
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Mounted Objects

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Marble

Antique 18-19th Century Bronze Naga Meditating Buddha Statue
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bronze Buddha depicted in meditation pose sheltered by a Naga (a seven-headed snake). I two parts
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Antique Mid-18th Century Burmese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Gilt Metal Buddha Head
Located in Pomona, CA
. People believe that the head of Buddha symbolizes his knowledge. Placing Buddha statues around your home
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

19th century Antique Burmese Crowned Buddha Statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique Burmese crowned Buddha statue is a remarkable piece of art and spirituality. It is
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Gandharan Stucco Head of the Buddha, 3rd-5th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Greco-Buddhist stucco head of the Buddha, ancient region of Gandhara, circa 3rd-5th
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stucco

Japanese Antique Gilt Wood Amitabha Buddha on Loctus Throne Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese carved wood Amitabha (Amida) Buddha statue with residual gold leafed surface circa 19th
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

Small wooden Buddha statue painted with Japanese lacquer/"Senju Kannon"/Edo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a small Japanese wooden Buddha statue. The deity is called "Thousand-Armed Kannon
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Laughing Buddha Statue - Green Hard Stone - China - Period: Art Nouveau
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
the statue suggest contentment, magnanimity and plenitude. Often referred to as the Laughing Buddha
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Large Laughing Buddha Statue - Green Hard Stone - China - Period: Art Nouveau
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
the statue suggest contentment, magnanimity and plenitude. Often referred to as the Laughing Buddha
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Monumental Shan Burmese Gilt Lacquer Buddha Head, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A Burmese gilt dry lacquer monumental head of the Buddha, Shan States, Myanmar (Burma), early 20th
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Lacquer

18th century special bronze Burmese Buddha statue in Amarapura style from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
craftsmanship of its time. What sets this sculpture apart is the intricate casting process, where the head and
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Thai Ayutthaya Period Bronze Crowned Buddha Head on Wood Stand
Located in Forney, TX
Crowned Buddha images or Jambupati Buddha statues are known to have been originated from the Pyu, where
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Antique 17th Century Thai Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully sculpted Thai/ Siam Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head on a custom wood stand. The
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Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully sculpted Thai/ Siam Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head on a custom wood stand. The
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Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully sculpted Thai/ Siam Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head on a custom wood stand. The
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Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent 15thc Thai Buddha Partial Head, from a High-Level or Royal Foundry
Located in Ukiah, CA
Magnificent 15thC Thai Buddha partial head, from a high-level or royal foundry. Originally part of
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Antique 16th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Ceramic Buddha Head or Bust with Real Gold Leaf, Asian Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good large head or bust statue or sculpture of Buddha, possibly Chinese or Japanese
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Early 20th Century East Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Antique Burmese Lacquer Buddha
Located in New York, NY
Burmese Buddha Sculpture. A Dry Lacquer Buddha Head, late 19th early 20th century, Shan Period
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Other Busts

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Wood, Lacquer

Serene Bronze Contemplative Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A fine bronze statue depicting Buddha in contemplative mode. The broad face with closed eyes
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Serene Bronze Contemplative Buddha
Serene Bronze Contemplative Buddha
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
Antique Tibetan Praying Crowned Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Tibetan Praying Crowned Buddha This buddha sits in a seating lotus position a triangular
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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique Tibetan Praying Crowned Buddha
Antique Tibetan Praying Crowned Buddha
H 33.5 in W 32.5 in D 17 in
Bronze Buddha Flame, 15 - 16th Century
Located in New York, NY
15-16th Century. The Ushnisha is the three-dimensional oval on top of Buddha's head. In ancient
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Antique 16th Century Thai Other Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha Manjushree
Located in Somis, CA
A large, beautiful gilt bronze, 6.35 lb statue of Tibetan Bodhisattva Manjushree. This special
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Tibetan Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Buddha. This statue is seated on a beaded lotus base. The finger of the right hand spreads downward in
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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Gilded lacquered wood sculpture depicting Buddha Burma
Located in Milano, IT
In the heart of a tranquil sanctuary, there resides a sublime masterpiece, a statue of Buddha
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Stone Buddha with Smiling Countenance 37 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful solid stone statue of Buddha Amitabha. The face broad in Tang dynasty style, with
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Tibetan Protective Buddha Vajrasattva Gilt Bronze 13"
Located in Somis, CA
This gilt bronze sculpture of Buddha Vajrasattva stands as a testament to the sublime craftsmanship
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Carved Wood Teaching Buddha in Ming Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A statue of standing Buddha (Shakyamuni), finely carved out a single block of wood (might be
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Rare Antique Buddha under Naga Sculpture from Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Depicting Buddha in his royal attires resting on a throne made of coiled naga body and sheltered by
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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

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Buddha Head Statue For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the buddha head statue you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, stone and bronze, every buddha head statue was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect buddha head statue — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each buddha head statue bearing mid-century modern, Arts and Crafts or folk art hallmarks is very popular. A well-made buddha head statue has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Tommaso Barbi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Buddha Head Statue?

A buddha head statue can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,948, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $315,000.
Questions About Buddha Head Statue
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Buddha head that isn't attached to a body is considered disrespectful because the idea of decapitating a Buddha is rooted in colonialism and war for Buddhists.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    A Buddha statue is very personal. You should choose one that speaks to you. If you are a practitioner, you can ask your teacher for assistance as well.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The most commonly represented Buddha in Chinese Buddhist sculpture is Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Shakyamuni, the Enlightened One, or the Gautama Buddha. He is typically depicted seated upon a lotus throne with his hands in the Bhumisparsha mudra, the Gesture of Witness. This gesture symbolizes the moment that the Buddha claimed the earth as witness to his enlightenment and celebrates his unwavering meditative focus.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    China is just one of the many countries that has a tradition of Buddhist sculpture. You can find Buddha statues from many other regions like India and Japan. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern Buddha statues from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Buddha statues are not inherently lucky or unlucky, though images of the Fat Buddha (Budai or Hotei), have come to be associated with wealth, knowledge, and luck, with people often rubbing the belly or head.

  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020

    Most ritual figures depict the Buddha in one of three postures: seated, standing, or reclining. Differences in expression, hand gesture (mudras), and accompanying objects can reveal the figure’s place of origin as well as the particular Buddhist teaching depicted. Such Buddha figures are rendered in a variety of media depending on regional art traditions and intended use, ranging from carved stone to cast bronze to lacquered bamboo.

  • 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.