How many Buddhas are there in Buddhism?

There are 28 buddhas in buddhism, with “Buddha” referring to someone who has achieved enlightenment and thus escaped the cycle of death and rebirth.

How do I identify my Buddha?

To identify your Buddha sculpture, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser knowledgeable in the subject. Identifying Buddhist religious sculptures requires expertise in both the faith and the crafting techniques of various periods in East Asian history. Find a selection of expertly vetted Buddha sculptures on 1stDibs.

Are Buddha heads disrespectful?

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.

What does the Thai Buddha represent?

The Thai Buddha represents the Buddhist religion in Thailand. Sculptures depicting the figure represent the teacher who reached enlightenment and then devoted his life to helping others do the same. You'll find a range of Buddhist art from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.

How do I choose a Buddha statue?

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.

What do Buddha statues mean?

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.

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.

What does a Chinese Buddha represent?

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.

Are Buddha statues Chinese?

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.

Is Buddha Chinese or Japanese?

The Buddha's origins are Chinese, but Buddhism has since made its way to Japan and, later, Korea.

Is it good luck to have a buddha statue?

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.

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.

What are the different types of Buddha statues?

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.

Buddhas

Nepalese Buddha Statue Meditation Casting Lotus Throne Sculpture

$1,705

Nepalese Buddha Statue Meditation Casting Lotus Throne Sculpture

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful bronze Buddha statue Classic meditation pose of the Nepalese buddha who sits on a lotus throne Great patina to the bronze Can live outside with no fear of rusting View...

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Vintage 1980s Statues

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Bronze

Old Japanese Kutani Hotei Colorful Laughing Buddha Porcelain

$200Sale Price|20% Off

Old Japanese Kutani Hotei Colorful Laughing Buddha Porcelain

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an old Japanese Kutani Moriage hotei porcelain statue Charming and colorful laughing buddha figurine. Hand embellished. Stamped Japan.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

19th Century, Wooden Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$5,979

19th Century, Wooden Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 77 cm high 63 cm wide and 41 cm deep Weight: 30.25 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century With in...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,302

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 40 cm high 32,5 cm wide and 24 cm deep Weight: 4.788 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century With ...

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Standing Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,280

Antique Standing Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood. Measures: 68 cm high 21 cm wide and 12,5 cm deep. Weight: 4.9 kgs. Mandalay style. Originating from Burma. Late 19th / early 20th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Special Large Bronze Buddha Statue from Burma

$33,309

Special Large Bronze Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 162 cm high 145 cm wide and 82 cm deep Polished bronze - after a few years, the statue will be more 'matt' Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,135

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 41,2 cm high 29,8 cm wide and 22,4 cm deep Weight: 3.85 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$384

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood. Measures: 19, 4 cm high. 11, 2 cm wide and 6 cm deep. Weight: 0.254 kgs. Gilded with 24 krt. gold. Shan (Tai Yai) style. Bhumisparsha mudra. Originating from B...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Burmese Reclining Buddha Statue from Burma

$614

Old Burmese Reclining Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: lacquerware. Measures: 28, 5 cm high. 50 cm wide and 17, 2 cm deep. Weight: 0.707 kgs. Thickly gilded with 24 krt. gold. Mandalay style. Originating from Burma. Midd...

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$47,828

Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze. Measures: 82 cm high. 60 cm wide and 40 cm deep. Gilded with 24 krt. gold. Mandalay style. Bhumisparsha mudra. Originating from Burma. Early Mandalay period ...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$4,482

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 68,5 cm high 35 cm wide and 22,3 cm deep Weight: 11.7 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Early ...

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Antique Early 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$683

Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 40,4 cm high 18,2 cm wide and 12,5 cm deep Weight: 0.968 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century With inlayed eyes

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$4,185

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 60 cm high 27,6 cm wide and 17,5 cm deep Weight: 4.638 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th centur...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$2,477

Antique Wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 51 cm high 34,5 cm wide and 29 cm deep Weight: 7.123 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century With ...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal

$2,305

Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 27 cm high 20 cm wide and 12,8 cm deep Weight: 2.704 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Nepal Middle 20th century High qu...

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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$3,158

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 48 cm high 36,5 cm wide and 27,5 cm deep Weight: 7.012 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century ...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,496

Antique Wooden Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 51,5 cm high 31,3 cm wide and 12 cm deep Weight: 1.721 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th centur...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$341

Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 18,5 cm high 10,1 cm wide and 5,7 cm deep Weight: 0.242 kgs Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,228

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 58,2 cm high 25 cm wide and 13,8 cm deep Weight: 2.308 kgs Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Special Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$23,795

Large Special Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 199 cm high 76 cm wide and 36,2 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Originating from Burma Early 19th century The height is measured includin...

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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,665

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 41,9 cm high 34,3 cm wide and 24,3 cm deep Weight: 5.45 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century Wi...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Special Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$4,031

Special Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 54 cm high 30,5 cm wide and 17 cm deep Weight: 6.841 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Amarapura style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,024

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 29,9 cm high 18 cm wide and 9,5 cm deep Weight: 1.027 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,399

Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 39,5 cm high 28,5 cm wide and 18,6 cm deep Weight: 8.2 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century W...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$273

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 18 cm high 9,8 cm wide and 5,7 cm deep Weight: 0.236 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Late 19th cen...

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Lotus Buddha from Burma

$4,697

Antique Wooden Burmese Lotus Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood Measures: 49,5 cm high 31 cm wide and 25,4 cm deep Weight: 5.6 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century A very beau...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$2,225

Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 70 cm high 25 cm wide and 21 cm deep Weight: 5.014 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th cent...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$2,305

Antique Wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood Measures: 38 cm high 31,2 cm wide and 21,3 cm deep Weight: 3.463 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th ce...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique wooden Burmese Lotus Buddha from Burma

$3,473

Antique wooden Burmese Lotus Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 60 cm high 49 cm wide and 35 cm deep Weight: 14.80 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,308

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood Measures: 44,5 cm high 40,8 cm wide and 30 cm deep Weight: 6.9 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th cent...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Bronze Crowned Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,929

Antique Bronze Crowned Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 46 cm high 23 cm wide and 13,5 cm deep Weight: 7.9 kgs Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,645

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 69,5 cm high 25,2 cm wide and 19 cm deep Weight: 7.4 kgs With a few traces of the original gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Bur...

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Antique 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Marble Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,477

Antique Marble Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: marble 50 cm high 44 cm wide and 24 cm deep Weight: 37.4 kgs Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Antique Burmese Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$4,270

Antique Burmese Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 84 cm high 44,6 cm wide and 20 cm deep Weight: 6.2 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century With inlayed eyes.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$2,993

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 63,8 cm high 29,5 cm wide and 15,5 cm deep Weight: 4.345 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18t...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$2,135

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 47,5 cm high 25,4 cm wide and 17,5 cm deep Weight: 4.165 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th cent...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$3,026

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 42,5 cm high 37,5 cm wide and 23 cm deep Weight: 5.4 kgs Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century With inlayed eyes

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Tai Lue Buddha from Laos

$3,330

Antique Wooden Tai Lue Buddha from Laos

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 49,5 cm high 17,5 cm wide and 11,2 cm deep Weight: 1.855 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Laos 19th century A beautiful piece ...

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Antique 19th Century Laotian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,072

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 30,7 cm high 22,7 cm wide and 13,8 cm deep Weight: 2.548 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century W...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Bronze Burmese Inwa Buddha from Burma

$7,292

Antique Bronze Burmese Inwa Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 32 cm high 22 cm wide Weight: 4.750 kgs 15,5 cm deep Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 16/17th century

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Antique Early 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$3,646

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 61 cm high 23 cm wide and 17,8 cm deep Weight: 4.346 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$3,688

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 60,5 cm high 28,5 cm wide and 15,2 cm deep Weight: 5.088 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18t...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$327

Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 18,4 cm high 10,4 cm wide and 6,5 cm deep Weight: 0.173 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$3,010

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 51,5 cm high 20,8 cm wide and 12,1 cm deep Weight: 2.569 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18t...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Antique Lotus Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,988

Large Antique Lotus Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 72 cm high 39 cm wide Weight: 14.9 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century With Burmese insc...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,110

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 49,3 cm high 20,8 cm wide and 10,3 cm deep Weight: 2.12 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from, Nepal

$5,038

Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from, Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze. Measures: 43, 7 cm high. 35, 5 cm wide and 25, 1 cm deep. Weight: 8.35 kgs. Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold. Dharmachakra mudra. Originating from Nepal. Early...

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Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Special Antique Reclining Buddha Statue from Burma

$19,395

Special Antique Reclining Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: marble 37 cm high 97,3 cm long and 13 cm deep Shan (Tai Yai) style Originating from Burma Late 18th / early 19th century Still in perfect condition, very special !!.

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Antique Late 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$3,843

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 81,5 cm high 34,5 cm wide and 20 cm deep Weight: 6.624 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century With inlayed eye.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,054

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood Measures: 33,9 cm high 19,4 cm wide and 13,4 cm deep Weight: 2.272 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Early 19th century

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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Shrine from Burma

$656

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Shrine from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 49,8 cm high 35,3 cm wide and 26 cm deep Weight: 4.374 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,305

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 41,4 cm high 15,6 cm wide and 9,5 cm deep Weight: 1.229 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th Century.

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,532

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: lacquerware 46,7 cm high 30,5 cm wide and 21,1 cm deep Weight: 0.904 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$255

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 11,6 cm high 7 cm wide and 3,5 cm deep Weight: 0.063 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century....

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Ava Buddha Statue from Burma

$7,487

Antique Wooden Ava Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 59,8 cm high 43,2 cm wide and 30 cm deep Weight: 8.65 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 17th century Very spec...

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Antique 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th Century Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$13,123

18th Century Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 45 cm high 22 cm wide Weight: 8 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century Very special !

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$1,929

Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 41,8 cm high 20,5 cm wide and 12,3 cm deep Weight: 2.215 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19t...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,916

Antique Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 41,4 cm high 22,8 cm wide and 12,2 cm deep Weight: 5.361 kgs Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$5,381

Antique Bronze Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 28,5 cm high 17,5 cm wide Weight: 2.798 kgs 12 cm deep Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century A top quality piece !.

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,842

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 35,7 cm high 21 cm wide and 18,5 cm deep Weight: 2.584 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th centur...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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There is a range of buddhas for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and bronze, all buddhas available were constructed with great care. We have 1511 antique and vintage buddhas in-stock, while there are 26 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of buddhas available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Hollywood Regency buddhas are consistently popular styles. Buddhas have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Aldo Londi, Bitossi and James Mont are consistently popular.

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Questions About Buddhas

How many Buddhas are there in Buddhism?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
There are 28 buddhas in buddhism, with “Buddha” referring to someone who has achieved enlightenment and thus escaped the cycle of death and rebirth.
How do I identify my Buddha?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To identify your Buddha sculpture, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser knowledgeable in the subject. Identifying Buddhist religious sculptures requires expertise in both the faith and the crafting techniques of various periods in East Asian history. Find a selection of expertly vetted Buddha sculptures on 1stDibs.
Are Buddha heads disrespectful?
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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.
What does the Thai Buddha represent?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The Thai Buddha represents the Buddhist religion in Thailand. Sculptures depicting the figure represent the teacher who reached enlightenment and then devoted his life to helping others do the same. You'll find a range of Buddhist art from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
How do I choose a Buddha statue?
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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.
What do Buddha statues mean?
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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.
What is the purpose of Buddha statues?
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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.
What does a Chinese Buddha represent?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
Are Buddha statues Chinese?
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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.
Is Buddha Chinese or Japanese?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
The Buddha's origins are Chinese, but Buddhism has since made its way to Japan and, later, Korea.
Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
Gautama Buddha was an Indian prince born in modern day Nepal. The first images of the Buddha were created almost simultaneously in Mathura, India, and the Greco-Buddhist kingdom of Gandhara (modern day Pakistan and Afghanistan). From there, images fo the Buddha spread out along trade routes into East and Southeast Asia.
Is it good luck to have a buddha statue?
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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.
How do I identify an antique Buddha statue?
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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.
What are the different types of Buddha statues?
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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.