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Antique Bronze Chinese Mini Censer Set of Four Incense Burners Solid Heavy
Antique Bronze Chinese Mini Censer Set of Four Incense Burners Solid Heavy

Antique Bronze Chinese Mini Censer Set of Four Incense Burners Solid Heavy

Located in Somis, CA

Each is modeled after a different classical Chinese vessel form: a rounded tripod censer with upright handles and 佛 (Buddha) medallion; a low circular bowl with bold loop handles; a ...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Stone Inlay Buddah
Vintage Stone Inlay Buddah

Vintage Stone Inlay Buddah

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage brass bust of Buddha featuring intricate stone inlay work, exemplifying fine craftsmanship and serene artistry.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Brass

Early 20th-Century Shiwan Ware Budai Figure Sculpture with Polychrome Glaze
Early 20th-Century Shiwan Ware Budai Figure Sculpture with Polychrome Glaze

Early 20th-Century Shiwan Ware Budai Figure Sculpture with Polychrome Glaze

Located in Atlanta, GA

An expressive early 20th‑century Shiwan ware figure of Budai, the Laughing Buddha, modeled with the lively, folkloric charm characteristic of the Guangdong kilns.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware, Faience

A Large Antique Chinese Carved Timber Figure of Guanyin Riding an Elephant
A Large Antique Chinese Carved Timber Figure of Guanyin Riding an Elephant

A Large Antique Chinese Carved Timber Figure of Guanyin Riding an Elephant

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Large Antique Chinese Carved Timber Figure of Guanyin Riding an Elephant Description: Enlivened with polychrome application, the bodhisattva seated in 'rajalilasana' astride a rec...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Lotus III Rouge Single Earring in 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds by Minh Luong
Lotus III Rouge Single Earring in 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds by Minh Luong

Lotus III Rouge Single Earring in 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds by Minh Luong

Located in Geneve, CH

Handcrafted in Geneva, Buddha Ear is inspired by the distinctive elongated ears of Buddha, combining spiritual symbolism with functional innovation.

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2010s French Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

Lotus II Bleu Single Earring in 18K Grey Gold & Diamonds by Minh Luong
Lotus II Bleu Single Earring in 18K Grey Gold & Diamonds by Minh Luong

Lotus II Bleu Single Earring in 18K Grey Gold & Diamonds by Minh Luong

Located in Geneve, CH

Handcrafted in Geneva, Buddha Ear is inspired by the distinctive elongated ears of Buddha, combining spiritual symbolism with functional innovation.

Category

2010s French Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Lotus I Violet Single Earring in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds by Minh Luong
Lotus I Violet Single Earring in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds by Minh Luong

Lotus I Violet Single Earring in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds by Minh Luong

Located in Geneve, CH

Handcrafted in Geneva, Buddha Ear is inspired by the distinctive elongated ears of Buddha, combining spiritual symbolism with functional innovation.

Category

2010s French Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold

Antique Burmese Stupa from Burma
Antique Burmese Stupa from Burma

Antique Burmese Stupa from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 88,5 cm high 48,5 cm wide and 48,5 cm deep Weight: 9.65 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Burma 19th century Including the Buddha statue There is ...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Male and Female Figural Carved Table Lamps by Clifford C Stasack
Pair of Vintage Male and Female Figural Carved Table Lamps by Clifford C Stasack

Pair of Vintage Male and Female Figural Carved Table Lamps by Clifford C Stasack

By Stasack

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sculptural hand-carved/painted hardwood male and female nude figures with the same stance - one hand is raised with the palm out, the other is resting by the subject's side (a positi...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tibetan Amitabha Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century
Tibetan Amitabha Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century

Tibetan Amitabha Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

Chiense Tibetan Amitabha Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 19th century of earlier, the Buddha of Infinite Light and Life holding a bowl and seated atop a lotus pedestal. 8" H x 5.5" W x 3" D.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Lotus IV Blanc Single Earring in 18K White Gold & Pearls by Minh Luong
Lotus IV Blanc Single Earring in 18K White Gold & Pearls by Minh Luong

Lotus IV Blanc Single Earring in 18K White Gold & Pearls by Minh Luong

Located in Geneve, CH

Handcrafted in Geneva, Buddha Ear is inspired by the distinctive elongated ears of Buddha, combining spiritual symbolism with functional innovation.

Category

2010s French Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 19thC Burmese Solid Silver Repoussé "Jataka Tales" Mug c.1890
Antique 19thC Burmese Solid Silver Repoussé "Jataka Tales" Mug c.1890

Antique 19thC Burmese Solid Silver Repoussé "Jataka Tales" Mug c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

This mug depicts scenes from the Jataka Tales, a collection of literature concerning the previous lives of Gautama Buddha in both human and animal form. These stories illustrated the...

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Antique 1890s Burmese Barware

Materials

Silver

Antique Burmese Repoussé Silver Water Bowl.
Antique Burmese Repoussé Silver Water Bowl.

Antique Burmese Repoussé Silver Water Bowl.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Fine detailed high relief decoration of this Thabeik in six panel vignettes of figures in various pursuits from the Ramayana or Buddhist Jataka tales of the previous lives of the Bu...

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese British Colonial Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Hand Painted Vajrapani Thangka with Brocade Border
Hand Painted Vajrapani Thangka with Brocade Border

Hand Painted Vajrapani Thangka with Brocade Border

Located in TRUMBULL, CT

He is the protector and guide of Gautama Buddha and rose to symbolize the Buddha's power. Vajrapani is extensively represented in Buddhist iconography as one of the earliest three pr...

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20th Century Other Art Style More Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Four Solid Bronze Antique Chinese Mini Censer Incense Burners Heavy
Four Solid Bronze Antique Chinese Mini Censer Incense Burners Heavy

Four Solid Bronze Antique Chinese Mini Censer Incense Burners Heavy

Located in Somis, CA

The collection includes a tripod censer with upright handles and 佛 (Buddha) medallion, a rectangular four-footed censer with elegant scroll handles, a rounded vessel with decorative ...

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Buddhist Monk Signed Muryo-Doji Painting Praying Women and Calligraphy
Japanese Buddhist Monk Signed Muryo-Doji Painting Praying Women and Calligraphy

Japanese Buddhist Monk Signed Muryo-Doji Painting Praying Women and Calligraphy

Located in Studio City, CA

His work expresses forms of compassion taught by the Buddha. The piece is signed in black and sealed in red within the lower corner of the image.

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Paper

Lacquered Teak Manuscript Trunk / Chest, Gilt Jakata Tale, Myanmar, 19th Century
Lacquered Teak Manuscript Trunk / Chest, Gilt Jakata Tale, Myanmar, 19th Century

Lacquered Teak Manuscript Trunk / Chest, Gilt Jakata Tale, Myanmar, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

The Jātaka Tales (Sanskrit for "of the Birth", "Birth-Related" or "Birth Stories") are a voluminous body of literature native to the Indian subcontinent, which mainly refers to the p...

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Antique 1880s Thai Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Gold Leaf

Early 19th Century Tibetan Gelugpa Lineage Refuge Tree Thangka with Silk Brocade
Early 19th Century Tibetan Gelugpa Lineage Refuge Tree Thangka with Silk Brocade

Early 19th Century Tibetan Gelugpa Lineage Refuge Tree Thangka with Silk Brocade

Located in Nottingham, GB

The practitioner mentally visualizes the vast assembly while taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha and acknowledging the succession of teachers responsible for transmitting ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Canvas, Paint

Mid-20th CTibetan Gilt Bronze Samantabhadra and Samantabhadri Yab-Yum Statue
Mid-20th CTibetan Gilt Bronze Samantabhadra and Samantabhadri Yab-Yum Statue

Mid-20th CTibetan Gilt Bronze Samantabhadra and Samantabhadri Yab-Yum Statue

Located in Nottingham, GB

In the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism, Samantabhadra, known as Kuntuzangpo in Tibetan, is regarded as the Primordial Buddha or Adi-Buddha, embodying the original, unconditioned p...

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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Brass tripod Incense Burner
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Brass tripod Incense Burner

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Brass tripod Incense Burner

Located in Pomona, CA

It is a tripod censer, meaning it stands on three legs, and features a lid topped with a seated Buddha figure The body of the burner is adorned with multiple small Buddha figures, t...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Antique Burmese Buddhist Monk Polychrome Wood Carving Statue
Antique Burmese Buddhist Monk Polychrome Wood Carving Statue

Antique Burmese Buddhist Monk Polychrome Wood Carving Statue

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Sariputta was deemed second to Buddha in terms of wisdom and knowledge of the Dhamma.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair Bronze Kanon Guanyin Sculptures by Shohei, Gilt Finish, Japan
Antique Pair Bronze Kanon Guanyin Sculptures by Shohei, Gilt Finish, Japan

Antique Pair Bronze Kanon Guanyin Sculptures by Shohei, Gilt Finish, Japan

Located in South Burlington, VT

About Guanyin: Guanyin is a bodhisattva who in the Buddhist tradition is to appear on earth, achieve enlightenment and who will be the successor to the historic Sakymuni Buddha. Kano...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Original Asian Sculpture, Lacquered Wood, Well-Preserved Condition, 1920s
Original Asian Sculpture, Lacquered Wood, Well-Preserved Condition, 1920s

Original Asian Sculpture, Lacquered Wood, Well-Preserved Condition, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This impressive sculpture of Buddha's head dates back to the beginning of the 20th century and is an example of traditional Asian art.

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

15th C Japanese Muromachi Wood Amida Nyorai Lotus Sculpture, circa 1450
15th C Japanese Muromachi Wood Amida Nyorai Lotus Sculpture, circa 1450

15th C Japanese Muromachi Wood Amida Nyorai Lotus Sculpture, circa 1450

Located in New York, NY

Amida Nyorai is the central Buddha of Pure Land Buddhism, one of Japan's most influential Buddhist traditions.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Buddhist White Marble Relief Stele
Chinese Buddhist White Marble Relief Stele

Chinese Buddhist White Marble Relief Stele

Located in Chicago, IL

Seated above is the bodhisattva Maitreya, the "future Buddha" who is prophesied to return to the earth only when the teachings of the Buddha have been forgotten.

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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Repoussé and Chased Silver Lime Betel Boxes, Cambodia, 1920s
Repoussé and Chased Silver Lime Betel Boxes, Cambodia, 1920s

Repoussé and Chased Silver Lime Betel Boxes, Cambodia, 1920s

Located in MOUGINS, FR

For Buddhists, it refers to Buddha's first sermon at the Deer Park (Mṛgadāva) at Sarnath.

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Vintage 1920s Cambodian Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Late 20thC Tibetan Cosmos of Healing Hand-Painted Thangka, Ganden Monastery
Late 20thC Tibetan Cosmos of Healing Hand-Painted Thangka, Ganden Monastery

Late 20thC Tibetan Cosmos of Healing Hand-Painted Thangka, Ganden Monastery

Located in Nottingham, GB

The inclusion of the Medicine Buddha within the composition further reinforces its association with healing, compassion and the alleviation of suffering.

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

19th century Pair large antique Burmese wooden temple panels with Wathondara
19th century Pair large antique Burmese wooden temple panels with Wathondara

19th century Pair large antique Burmese wooden temple panels with Wathondara

Located in DEVENTER, NL

She is often represented with flowing hair, from which she uses water to safeguard Buddha's enlightenment. This narrative not only highlights her protective nature but also her deep-...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

300-400 Years Old Burmese Sandstone Sculpture Of Female Head
300-400 Years Old Burmese Sandstone Sculpture Of Female Head

300-400 Years Old Burmese Sandstone Sculpture Of Female Head

Located in Kastrup, DK

Mounted on a base of light sandstone. From pagoda / Buddha temple in Arakan, Burma. Charming expression with good patina.

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Antique 17th Century Burmese Other Busts

Materials

Sandstone

12th century 12th century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma
12th century 12th century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma

12th century 12th century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

The votive tablet serves as a devotional object, typically created to honor the Buddha and commemorate significant teachings. The intricate design features a serene representation of...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

12th century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma
12th century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma

12th century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

It showcases a seated figure of the Buddha, elegantly depicted amidst ornate backdrops of stupas and natural elements, symbolizing enlightenment and serenity.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Chinese Engraved Textile Printing Stone, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Engraved Textile Printing Stone, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Engraved Textile Printing Stone, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

The opposite side depicts Maitreya, the bodhisattva of loving kindness and the Buddha of the Future. A compassionate being devoted to showing the path to enlightenment, Maitreya sits...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Carved Burmese Green Jadeite Jade Guanyin Lotus Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Carved Burmese Green Jadeite Jade Guanyin Lotus Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold

Carved Burmese Green Jadeite Jade Guanyin Lotus Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

Burmese Green Jadeite Jade Buddha 18K Yellow Gold Stamped 750 Total Weight: 5.47g * Complimentary 16-inch chain of our choice included, providing the perfect complement to this del...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Japanese Silk Kesa Monk's Robe with Patchwork Meiji Era
Antique Japanese Silk Kesa Monk's Robe with Patchwork Meiji Era

Antique Japanese Silk Kesa Monk's Robe with Patchwork Meiji Era

Located in Atlanta, GA

By stitching the fabric into a patchwork robe, the monks concentrated their attention on the creation of a devotional work of art, every stitch part of an act of meditation on the te...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Brocade, Silk

19th century Pair of antique wooden Burmese Monk statues from Burma
19th century Pair of antique wooden Burmese Monk statues from Burma

19th century Pair of antique wooden Burmese Monk statues from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Such monk statues were often placed in temples or private shrines, complementing Buddha images and honoring the monastic community that preserves and transmits the Dharma.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Lapis Lazuli Vajrapani Sculpture, Vintage, India
Hand-Carved Lapis Lazuli Vajrapani Sculpture, Vintage, India

Hand-Carved Lapis Lazuli Vajrapani Sculpture, Vintage, India

Located in Somis, CA

An exceptional, masterfully hand-carved natural lapis lazuli 3-lb sculpture depicting Vajrapani, the wrathful Bodhisattva representing the concentrated power of all Buddhas. This hig...

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Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Japanese Antique Stone Lanterns Pair, Arts and Crafts Style, 41" Tall
Japanese Antique Stone Lanterns Pair, Arts and Crafts Style, 41" Tall

Japanese Antique Stone Lanterns Pair, Arts and Crafts Style, 41" Tall

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the earliest stone ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Elephant Incense Burners with Pagodas, Circa 1880
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Elephant Incense Burners with Pagodas, Circa 1880

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Elephant Incense Burners with Pagodas, Circa 1880

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

The white elephant in particular is associated with purity and the miraculous conception of the Buddha. The pagoda, derived from the Indian stupa, represents the sacred mountain, the...

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Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Arita Blue and White Kraak-Style Pomegranate Dish, Edo Period, c. 1680
Japanese Arita Blue and White Kraak-Style Pomegranate Dish, Edo Period, c. 1680

Japanese Arita Blue and White Kraak-Style Pomegranate Dish, Edo Period, c. 1680

By 1616 / Arita Japan

Located in DELFT, NL

The many-seeded pomegranate traditionally symbolised fertility and numerous descendants, while Buddha’s Hand citron was associated with happiness and good fortune.

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Green Glazed Ceramic Lotus Form Garden Seat, 1950's
Japanese Green Glazed Ceramic Lotus Form Garden Seat, 1950's

Japanese Green Glazed Ceramic Lotus Form Garden Seat, 1950's

Located in Stamford, CT

The famous mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum” literally translates to “the jewel in the lotus” — a reference to the Buddha-mind nestled within the ordinary human heart.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Special original teak wooden temple house - Gazebo
Special original teak wooden temple house - Gazebo

Special original teak wooden temple house - Gazebo

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Possibly with a beautiful Buddha inside it, or with some cushions to relax yourself.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Mid-19thC Tibetan Gelugpa Refuge Tree Thangka of Je Tsongkhapa, Ganden Monastery
Mid-19thC Tibetan Gelugpa Refuge Tree Thangka of Je Tsongkhapa, Ganden Monastery

Mid-19thC Tibetan Gelugpa Refuge Tree Thangka of Je Tsongkhapa, Ganden Monastery

Located in Nottingham, GB

He forms the spiritual centre from which the elaborate hierarchy of lineage masters, Buddhas, bodhisattvas, meditational deities and protectors unfolds.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint

Old bronze Nepali Green Tara statue from Nepal
Old bronze Nepali Green Tara statue from Nepal

Old bronze Nepali Green Tara statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

The mudra associated with this statue is the Dharmachakra, which represents the turning of the wheel of Dharma, signifying the teachings of Buddha. This reflects the statue's intenti...

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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Tibetan Gelugpa Refuge Tree Thangka of Je Tsongkhapa, Hand-Painted
19th Century Tibetan Gelugpa Refuge Tree Thangka of Je Tsongkhapa, Hand-Painted

19th Century Tibetan Gelugpa Refuge Tree Thangka of Je Tsongkhapa, Hand-Painted

Located in Nottingham, GB

Within its numerous tiers are representations of meditational deities, Buddhas, bodhisattvas, arhats, lineage holders and members of the Buddhist Sangha.

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Early 20th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint

Mid Century Modern Mannequin Heads in black glass, Italy 1960s
Mid Century Modern Mannequin Heads in black glass, Italy 1960s

Mid Century Modern Mannequin Heads in black glass, Italy 1960s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a striking decorative glass jar in the form of a serene Buddha head, made in Italy during the 1960s. The piece is moulded in black glass, with carefully...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Glass

Mid 20th Century Tibetan Buddhist tripod incense burner (censer)
Mid 20th Century Tibetan Buddhist tripod incense burner (censer)

Mid 20th Century Tibetan Buddhist tripod incense burner (censer)

Located in Pomona, CA

The lid is topped with a sculptural finial depicting a seated Buddha in a meditative posture. The upper rim of the main basin is inscribed with Tibetan Buddhist script and the body i...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Large Decorative Antique Burmese Repoussé Silver Mahosodha Presentation Bowl
Large Decorative Antique Burmese Repoussé Silver Mahosodha Presentation Bowl

Large Decorative Antique Burmese Repoussé Silver Mahosodha Presentation Bowl

Located in Point Richmond, CA

This Jataka is also known as the “Great Tunnel Story” (Maha-ummagga Jataka) and is one of the longest and richly layered tales in the last ten reincarnation stories before the Buddha...

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Antique Early 1900s Burmese British Colonial Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Late 20th C Tibetan Green Tara Hand-Painted Thangka, Thiksey Monastery, Ladakh
Late 20th C Tibetan Green Tara Hand-Painted Thangka, Thiksey Monastery, Ladakh

Late 20th C Tibetan Green Tara Hand-Painted Thangka, Thiksey Monastery, Ladakh

Located in Nottingham, GB

Green Tara remains an important meditation deity within Tibetan Buddhism and is traditionally associated with the Buddha Amoghasiddhi. The thangka displays the intricate detailing, ...

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Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Early 20th Century Japanese Satsuma Polychrome Vase with Gilt and Figures
Early 20th Century Japanese Satsuma Polychrome Vase with Gilt and Figures

Early 20th Century Japanese Satsuma Polychrome Vase with Gilt and Figures

Located in Pomona, CA

The specific figures depicted around the body are Arhats (also known as Rakan), who are the enlightened holy disciples of the historical Buddha. It is characterized by its distinctiv...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases

Materials

Earthenware

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Stupa from Burma
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Stupa from Burma

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Stupa from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

The stupa, a prominent structure in Buddhist architecture, symbolizes the enlightenment of Buddha and serves as a shrine for relics. It is characterized by its tiered design, which a...

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Mannequin Glass Heads, Italy 1960s
Mid Century Modern Mannequin Glass Heads, Italy 1960s

Mid Century Modern Mannequin Glass Heads, Italy 1960s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a striking decorative glass jar in the form of a serene Buddha head, made in Italy during the 1960s. The piece is moulded in clear glass, with carefully...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Glass

Antique Japanese Tokoname Pottery Jar / Late 12th Century / Wabi-sabi
Antique Japanese Tokoname Pottery Jar / Late 12th Century / Wabi-sabi

Antique Japanese Tokoname Pottery Jar / Late 12th Century / Wabi-sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

In the late Heian period, it was widely believed in Japan that the "Age of Mappo," a time when the Buddha's teachings would decline and the world would fall into disorder, was approa...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Nepalese Nepalease Statue Buddhism Meditation Pose Carving Nepal
Nepalese Nepalease Statue Buddhism Meditation Pose Carving Nepal

Nepalese Nepalease Statue Buddhism Meditation Pose Carving Nepal

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A striking antique Nepalese gilt Buddha sculpture from the Himalayan region, depicted seated in the traditional lotus position with a serene and meditative expression The figure disp...

Category

Vintage 1980s Statues

Materials

Giltwood

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Samantabhadra and Samantabhadri Yab-Yum Thangka
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Samantabhadra and Samantabhadri Yab-Yum Thangka

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Samantabhadra and Samantabhadri Yab-Yum Thangka

Located in Nottingham, GB

Hand-painted on canvas using traditional rock and mineral pigments, the composition presents the primordial Buddha Samantabhadra in deep blue, seated in meditative posture and embrac...

Category

Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Original Antique Printers Proof Lithograph Burmese Dancers EMB G S Pryse
Original Antique Printers Proof Lithograph Burmese Dancers EMB G S Pryse

Original Antique Printers Proof Lithograph Burmese Dancers EMB G S Pryse

By Gerald Spencer Pryse 1

Located in London, GB

Original antique Empire Marketing Board printers' proof lithograph, one of the Scenes of the Empire series issued for the 1924 British Empire Exhibition, featuring artwork by Spencer...

Category

Vintage 1920s British Posters

Materials

Paper

18th century Large marble bust of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from India
18th century Large marble bust of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from India

18th century Large marble bust of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

A particularly significant feature is the depiction of Maitreya in the crown, an iconographic element symbolizing the future Buddha and reinforcing the sculpture's profound spiritual...

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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Antique 19thC Burmese Royal Solid Silver Repoussé Dish, Ava & Mandalay c.1890
Antique 19thC Burmese Royal Solid Silver Repoussé Dish, Ava & Mandalay c.1890

Antique 19thC Burmese Royal Solid Silver Repoussé Dish, Ava & Mandalay c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The central area of the dish is plain, meanwhile the outer edge features a series of finely detailed narrative scenes, drawn from the Jataka tales, stories recounting the past lives ...

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Antique 19th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Japanese Signed Shoami Edo Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Cloud Design
Japanese Signed Shoami Edo Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Cloud Design

Japanese Signed Shoami Edo Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Cloud Design

Located in Studio City, CA

The work is signed Shoami Aizu (会津住 正阿弥) Shoami (and Ko-Shoami) was an influential and famed artistic school of tsuba makers founded in the Muromachi period (on a somewhat interes...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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Buddhas For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much are Buddhas?

Buddhas can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,896, while the lowest priced sells for $14 and the highest can go for as much as $450,000.

Questions About Buddhas

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
    The purpose of a Buddha statue relates to worship in the Buddhist faith. It provides a point of focus and reflection for Buddhists when they engage in the meditation required to achieve enlightenment. Find a selection of Buddha statues on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The Buddha's origins are Chinese, but Buddhism has since made its way to Japan and, later, Korea.
    Lotus Gallery
    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.
  • 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.