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Fine Japanese Gilt Wood Statue Of Sitting Buddha In Wood Case
Fine Japanese Gilt Wood Statue Of Sitting Buddha In Wood Case

Fine Japanese Gilt Wood Statue Of Sitting Buddha In Wood Case

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine Japanese black lacquer and gold gilt wood statue of Buddha sitting on elaborately caved throne

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Statues

Materials

Gold

Two Wonderful Stone /Gold Leaf Buddha's
Two Wonderful Stone /Gold Leaf Buddha's

Two Wonderful Stone /Gold Leaf Buddha's

Located in Bellport, NY

Two beautiful stone and gold leaf Buddha's probably from Thailand (mid 1800s)The smaller Buddha

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Statues

Materials

Stone, Gold Leaf

1990s Gold Gilded Wooden Buddha Statue
1990s Gold Gilded Wooden Buddha Statue

1990s Gold Gilded Wooden Buddha Statue

Located in Marbella, ES

1990s gold gilded wooden Buddha statue.

Category

1990s Asian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Young Buddha Bronze Statue
Young Buddha Bronze Statue

Young Buddha Bronze Statue

Located in New York, NY

A bronze sculpture of a baby Buddha in sleeping position. From Indonesia. Contemporary.

Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Old Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal Original Buddhas
Old Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal Original Buddhas

Old Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 31

Category

Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Old Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal Original Buddhas
Old Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal Original Buddhas

Old Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 30

Category

Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

24K Gold Filled Chinese Sakyamuni Buddha Figure Statue
24K Gold Filled Chinese Sakyamuni Buddha Figure Statue

24K Gold Filled Chinese Sakyamuni Buddha Figure Statue

Located in Danville, CA

24K Gold Filled Chinese Sakyramuni Buddha Figure Statue Here is a fine and heavy 24K gold filled

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold

Bronze Statue of Young Buddha
Bronze Statue of Young Buddha

Bronze Statue of Young Buddha

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful bronze statue of Young Buddha. Seated in dhyanasana on lotus throne elevated on a high

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique bronze Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma  Original Buddhas
Antique bronze Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma  Original Buddhas

Antique bronze Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 45

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

17th-18th Century Ayutthaya Period Gold Copper Buddha / Thai Buddha Statue
17th-18th Century Ayutthaya Period Gold Copper Buddha / Thai Buddha Statue

17th-18th Century Ayutthaya Period Gold Copper Buddha / Thai Buddha Statue

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old copper Buddha statue in Thailand. It's about the size of a palm. It is thought to

Category

Antique 17th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Old bronze Aparmita Buddha statue from Nepal  Original Buddhas
Old bronze Aparmita Buddha statue from Nepal  Original Buddhas

Old bronze Aparmita Buddha statue from Nepal Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 40

Category

Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Nepali Maitreya Buddha statue from Nepal - Original Buddhas
Bronze Nepali Maitreya Buddha statue from Nepal - Original Buddhas

Bronze Nepali Maitreya Buddha statue from Nepal - Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Bronze Nepali Maitreya Buddha statue Material : bronze 31,7 cm high 14,7 cm wide and 13,4 cm deep

Category

Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Pale Green Bronze Buddha Statue
Large Pale Green Bronze Buddha Statue

Large Pale Green Bronze Buddha Statue

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful pale green bronze sitting Buddha statue. The style of the piece is of the Tang dynasty

Category

20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Old Style Serenity Buddha Statue Japan
Old Style Serenity Buddha Statue Japan

Old Style Serenity Buddha Statue Japan

Located in Pasadena, CA

suffering and that of others, whether physical, mental or social. Buddha statues are sacred and should be

Category

Mid-19th Century Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Shakyamuni Bronze Buddha Statue
18th Century Shakyamuni Bronze Buddha Statue

18th Century Shakyamuni Bronze Buddha Statue

Located in Dallas, TX

A gilt and lacquered Tibeto- Chinese bronze figure of Buddha, 18th century. The figure is shown

Category

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Buddha Statue from Burma
Antique Bronze Buddha Statue from Burma

Antique Bronze Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 42 cm high 28 cm wide - 19 cm deep Weight: 6.927 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold

Category

Antique 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mon Buddha Statue from Burma
Antique Mon Buddha Statue from Burma

Antique Mon Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Weight: 20.8 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mon style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 17

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand
Antique Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

Antique Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 22 cm high 14 cm wide and 7 cm deep Weight: 0.758 kgs Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 18th Century.

Category

Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Buddha Statue from Burma
Antique Bronze Buddha Statue from Burma

Antique Bronze Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 59,5 cm high 38,5 cm wide and 23,5 cm deep Weight: 16.05 kgs Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Original Bronze Pagan Buddha Statue from Burma
Original Bronze Pagan Buddha Statue from Burma

Original Bronze Pagan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Pagan Buddha statues are very rare. This is surely the best Pagan Buddha that I ever had in my entire

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Laos Buddha Statue from Laos
Antique Bronze Laos Buddha Statue from Laos

Antique Bronze Laos Buddha Statue from Laos

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Laos 16-17th century With a high silver content mixed in the aloy For sure the best Laos Buddha

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Laotian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Startlingly Beautiful Bronze Bejeweled Thai Buddha Statue
Startlingly Beautiful Bronze Bejeweled Thai Buddha Statue

Startlingly Beautiful Bronze Bejeweled Thai Buddha Statue

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An especially beautiful Thai bronze Buddha having meticulous detail on the head and robe, with

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma
Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century One of the best

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Tall Gold Gilt Polychrome Wood Standing Statue of Buddha
Tall Gold Gilt Polychrome Wood Standing Statue of Buddha

Tall Gold Gilt Polychrome Wood Standing Statue of Buddha

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant and tall standing gold gilt Buddha sculpture.

Category

Vintage 1950s Asian Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Special Bronze Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma
Special Bronze Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Special Bronze Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century This is probably the

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Shan Buddha Statue from Burma
Antique Bronze Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Antique Bronze Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

century With Burmese inscriptions on te backside, probably the name of the donor of the Buddha.   

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

6th - 8th Century Special Bronze Pyu Buddha Statue from Burma Original Buddhas
6th - 8th Century Special Bronze Pyu Buddha Statue from Burma Original Buddhas

6th - 8th Century Special Bronze Pyu Buddha Statue from Burma Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 20

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Rare 19th Century Bronze Naga Buddha Statue
Rare 19th Century Bronze Naga Buddha Statue

Rare 19th Century Bronze Naga Buddha Statue

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare bronze Buddha depicted in meditation pose sheltered by a Naga (a seven-headed snake). Naga's

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Chinese Qing Bronze Buddha Statue
18th Century Chinese Qing Bronze Buddha Statue

18th Century Chinese Qing Bronze Buddha Statue

Located in Dallas, TX

A 18th century or earlier Provincial large bronze figure of Buddha at 10 inches. His gaze downward

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand
Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Abhaya mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century Rattanakosin period.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand
Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century Rattanakosin period.

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand
Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century Rattanakosin style.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique bronze Thai Buddha statue from Thailand
Antique bronze Thai Buddha statue from Thailand

Antique bronze Thai Buddha statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Dhyana mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century - Rattanakosin period

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Thai Bronze Buddha Statue from Thailand
Antique Thai Bronze Buddha Statue from Thailand

Antique Thai Bronze Buddha Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 19th Century - Rattanakosin period.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand
Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

krt. gold Abhaya mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century Rattanakosin period.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand
Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

with 24 krt. gold Dhyana mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century, Rattanakosin period.

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Nepali Aparmita Buddha Statue from Nepal
Bronze Nepali Aparmita Buddha Statue from Nepal

Bronze Nepali Aparmita Buddha Statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

24 krt. gold Dhyana mudra Originating from Nepal Newly made in the highest quality !

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal
Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal

Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Nepal Middle 20th century Very high quality !

Category

Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal
Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal

Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

krt. gold Varada mudra Originating from Nepal Early 20th century Very high quality !

Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Special Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma
Special Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Special Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

krt. gold Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 16-17th century Very special !

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal
Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal

Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

gilded with 24 krt. gold Varada mudra Originating from Nepal Middle 20th century Very high quality !

Category

Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal
Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal

Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Nepal Middle 20th century Inlayed with gem

Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Marble Stone Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma
Marble Stone Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Marble Stone Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material : Marble 65 cm high 47,5 cm wide and 22,5 cm deep Mandalay style Dhyana mudra Early 21st century Weight: 67,2 kgs Originating from Burma.  

Category

Early 2000s Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand
Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 51,5 cm high 12,7 cm wide and 12,7 cm deep Weight: 3.79 kgs Abhaya mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century - Rattanakosin peri.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Pagan Buddha Statue from Burma
Antique Bronze Pagan Buddha Statue from Burma

Antique Bronze Pagan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 37 cm high 14 cm wide and 8 cm deep Weight: 5.043 kgs Is very heavy - solid casted Bagan style Originating from Burma 19th century  

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Special Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma
Special Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Special Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 44,7 cm high 24,3 cm wide and 13,2 cm deep Weight: 6.575 kgs With original laquer Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 17th century Very spe...

Category

Antique 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Shan Buddha Statue from Burma
Antique Bronze Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Antique Bronze Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 17,7 cm high 6 cm wide and 5,4 cm deep Weight: 0.246 kgs Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century.  

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Old bronze Japanese Amida Buddha statue from Japan
Old bronze Japanese Amida Buddha statue from Japan

Old bronze Japanese Amida Buddha statue from Japan

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This old bronze Japanese Amida Buddha statue is a striking mid-20th-century sculpture originating

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Late 20th century Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue
Late 20th century Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue

Late 20th century Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This old bronze Nepali Buddha statue is a finely crafted example of late 20th-century Himalayan

Category

Late 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Old Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma
Old Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Old Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 77 cm high 45 cm wide and 31,5 cm deep Weight: 36.70 kgs Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Old Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma
Old Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Old Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze Measures: 48,8 cm high 32,8 cm wide and 25,3 cm deep Weight: 15.25 kgs Varada mudra Originating from Burma Middle 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Ava Buddha Statue from, Burma
Antique Bronze Ava Buddha Statue from, Burma

Antique Bronze Ava Buddha Statue from, Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze. Measures: 41 cm high. 26, 5 cm wide and 16 cm deep. Weight: 8.066 kgs. Bhumisparsha mudra. Originating from Burma. Late 18th / early 19th century. Including ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Original Bronze Pagan Buddha Statue from Burma
Original Bronze Pagan Buddha Statue from Burma

Original Bronze Pagan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 29,5 cm high 17,1 cm wide and 14,9 cm deep With traces of the original lacquer and 24 krt. gilding Bagan style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 11-1...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Nepali Maitreya Buddha statue in Dharmachakra Mudra
Bronze Nepali Maitreya Buddha statue in Dharmachakra Mudra

Bronze Nepali Maitreya Buddha statue in Dharmachakra Mudra

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Bronze Nepali Maitreya Buddha statue Material : bronze 31,6 cm high 14,5 cm wide and 13,4 cm deep

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Laos Buddha Statue from Laos
Antique Bronze Laos Buddha Statue from Laos

Antique Bronze Laos Buddha Statue from Laos

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze Measures: 26, 8 cm high 15,1 cm wide and 10,2 cm deep. weight: 1.647 kgs. Bhumisparsha mudra. Originating from Laos. 17th Century

Category

Antique 17th Century Laotian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Very high quality Nepali Gold-Face Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Very high quality Nepali Gold-Face Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra

Very high quality Nepali Gold-Face Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra

Located in DEVENTER, NL

originating from Nepal. Crafted from bronze and fire gilded with 24-karat gold, this Buddha statue stands at

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Fine Thai Gold Gilt Bronze Statue Of A Sitting Buddha
Fine Thai Gold Gilt Bronze Statue Of A Sitting Buddha

Fine Thai Gold Gilt Bronze Statue Of A Sitting Buddha

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very beautiful Thai gold gilt bronze statue of Buddha, sitting in diamond pose on finely detailed

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures

Materials

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Finding the Right Sculptures-carvings for You

Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.

In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.

From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.

Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.

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Questions About Buddha Statues Gold
  • 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 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 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
    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.

  • 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.
  • 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.