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Mid-20th C Tibetan Manjushri Bodhisattva Hand-Painted Thangka, Alchi Monastery
Mid-20th C Tibetan Manjushri Bodhisattva Hand-Painted Thangka, Alchi Monastery

Mid-20th C Tibetan Manjushri Bodhisattva Hand-Painted Thangka, Alchi Monastery

Located in Nottingham, GB

Their carefully prescribed imagery served both spiritual and instructional purposes, allowing practitioners to contemplate the qualities represented by a particular Buddha or bodhisa...

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Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Green Tara Hand-Painted Thangka, Tabo Monastery, India
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Green Tara Hand-Painted Thangka, Tabo Monastery, India

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Green Tara Hand-Painted Thangka, Tabo Monastery, India

Located in Nottingham, GB

Two attendant figures appear below, while a seated Buddha is depicted among the clouds above. Green Tara, or Shyama Tara, is among the most revered female figures in Tibetan Buddhis...

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Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Early 20th Century Tibetan Thangka of the Eight Auspicious Symbols
Early 20th Century Tibetan Thangka of the Eight Auspicious Symbols

Early 20th Century Tibetan Thangka of the Eight Auspicious Symbols

Located in Nottingham, GB

They comprise the Precious Parasol, representing spiritual protection; the Golden Fish, symbolising liberation and freedom; the Treasure Vase, representing abundance and the inexhaus...

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Early 20th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Late 20thC Tibetan Thousand-Armed Lokeshvara 24KT Gold Hatchwork Thangka, Samye
Late 20thC Tibetan Thousand-Armed Lokeshvara 24KT Gold Hatchwork Thangka, Samye

Late 20thC Tibetan Thousand-Armed Lokeshvara 24KT Gold Hatchwork Thangka, Samye

Located in Nottingham, GB

He represents the boundless compassion of the Buddhas and the aspiration to relieve all sentient beings from suffering.

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Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Late 20th Century Tibetan Vajrapani 24-Karat Gold Thangka, Ganden Monastery
Late 20th Century Tibetan Vajrapani 24-Karat Gold Thangka, Ganden Monastery

Late 20th Century Tibetan Vajrapani 24-Karat Gold Thangka, Ganden Monastery

Located in Nottingham, GB

Vajrapani is one of the most important bodhisattvas within Mahayana and Tibetan Buddhism and is traditionally regarded as the embodiment of the power and spiritual energy of the Budd...

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Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

20th Century Tibetan Cosmological Mandala Hand-Painted Thangka, Shechen Monaster
20th Century Tibetan Cosmological Mandala Hand-Painted Thangka, Shechen Monaster

20th Century Tibetan Cosmological Mandala Hand-Painted Thangka, Shechen Monaster

Located in Nottingham, GB

Such works differ considerably from the more familiar figurative thangkas depicting Buddhas and bodhisattvas, making this example particularly interesting for collectors of Tibetan r...

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Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Cartier Art Deco Chinoiserie brooch
Cartier Art Deco Chinoiserie brooch

Cartier Art Deco Chinoiserie brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco brooch designed as a jade Buddha with a radiating diamond aura and ruby belly button seated on a carved onyx, coral and diamond plinth, in platinum.

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum

The Scholar’s Treasures: An Antique Khotan Masterpiece of Silk Road Prestige
The Scholar’s Treasures: An Antique Khotan Masterpiece of Silk Road Prestige

The Scholar’s Treasures: An Antique Khotan Masterpiece of Silk Road Prestige

Located in Dallas, TX

The central pictorial panel is anchored by a ceremonial fruit bowl displaying the revered Three Blessed Fruits: Buddha’s Hand citron, pomegranate, and peach. The fingered citron repr...

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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gilt Bronze Bust Giltwood Stand Buddhist Deity Kannon Bosatsu
Vintage Gilt Bronze Bust Giltwood Stand Buddhist Deity Kannon Bosatsu

Vintage Gilt Bronze Bust Giltwood Stand Buddhist Deity Kannon Bosatsu

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Features a serene expression with closed eyes, a topknot encircled by a tiara supporting a small seated Buddha figure. Bust sits on a custom round giltwood stand.

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Mid-20th Century Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Rare Chinese Gilt-Bronze Figure of a Bodhisattva - Qing Dynasty - 18th Century
Rare Chinese Gilt-Bronze Figure of a Bodhisattva - Qing Dynasty - 18th Century

Rare Chinese Gilt-Bronze Figure of a Bodhisattva - Qing Dynasty - 18th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Rare Qing dynasty gilt-bronze seated Buddhist figure depicted in Namaskara Mudra (the devotional prayer posture) - this gesture typically belongs to a Bodhisattva or a devoted discip...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese wooden zushi / Pre-19th century folk piece / miniature shrine
Antique Japanese wooden zushi / Pre-19th century folk piece / miniature shrine

Antique Japanese wooden zushi / Pre-19th century folk piece / miniature shrine

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Please note: in the last of the detail photos, a small Buddha statue has been placed inside simply to show how the piece looks in use.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Bronze Vajradhara Yab-Yum Tantric Buddhist Statue
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Bronze Vajradhara Yab-Yum Tantric Buddhist Statue

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Bronze Vajradhara Yab-Yum Tantric Buddhist Statue

Located in Nottingham, GB

A finely cast mid-20th century Tibetan bronze devotional figure depicting a tantric Buddhist deity in Yab-Yum, traditionally identified as Vajradhara, the primordial Buddha within Ti...

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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Bronze White Tara Buddhist Statue
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Bronze White Tara Buddhist Statue

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Bronze White Tara Buddhist Statue

Located in Nottingham, GB

White Tara is traditionally known as the “Mother of All Buddhas” and represents the compassionate and nurturing aspect of enlightened activity.

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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

A Large and Rare Chinese 18th C. or earlier Patinated Bronze Bust of Guanyin
A Large and Rare Chinese 18th C. or earlier Patinated Bronze Bust of Guanyin

A Large and Rare Chinese 18th C. or earlier Patinated Bronze Bust of Guanyin

Located in New York, NY

Above the forehead, the hair is arranged in an elevated chignon, finely articulated with closely incised strands and centered by a small seated figure of Amitabha Buddha, the identif...

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Antique 1730s Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Hagi Ceramic Figure of Dainichi Nyorai
Unusual Hagi Ceramic Figure of Dainichi Nyorai

Unusual Hagi Ceramic Figure of Dainichi Nyorai

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This unique ceramic sculpture of Dainichi Nyorai, the cosmic Buddha of Esoteric Buddhism, is crafted in the traditional Hagi ware technique by a contemporary artist.

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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Tête de Bouddha en pierre reconstituée montée sur un socle en acier peint
Tête de Bouddha en pierre reconstituée montée sur un socle en acier peint

Tête de Bouddha en pierre reconstituée montée sur un socle en acier peint

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Buddha head crafted from reconstituted stone and adorned with an elegant carved crown featuring stylised botanical motifs.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone, Metal

18k White Gold Bracelet with Diamond Charms: Elephant Heart Peace
18k White Gold Bracelet with Diamond Charms: Elephant Heart Peace

18k White Gold Bracelet with Diamond Charms: Elephant Heart Peace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

- Stone Info - 64x Brilliant Cut Diamonds E/VS2, ~0.01ct/ea - Materials - 18k White Gold - Design Elements - Elephant, Heart, Peace Sign, Buddha & Horseshoe Charms Total Weight - ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Contemporary Art by Maya Jimsheleishvili - Untamed

Georgian Contemporary Art by Maya Jimsheleishvili - Untamed

Located in Paris, IDF

Her interdisciplinary approach has led to a variety of prestigious commissions, including the creation of monumental dragon panels for the iconic Buddha-Bar Tbilisi. Jimsheleishvili'...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Georgian Contemporary Art by Maya Jimsheleishvili - Magnolias

Georgian Contemporary Art by Maya Jimsheleishvili - Magnolias

Located in Paris, IDF

Her interdisciplinary approach has led to a variety of prestigious commissions, including the creation of monumental dragon panels for the iconic Buddha-Bar Tbilisi. Jimsheleishvili'...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Georgian Contemporary Art by Maya Jimsheleishvili - In Love

Georgian Contemporary Art by Maya Jimsheleishvili - In Love

Located in Paris, IDF

Her interdisciplinary approach has led to a variety of prestigious commissions, including the creation of monumental dragon panels for the iconic Buddha-Bar Tbilisi. Jimsheleishvili'...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Georgian Contemporary Art by Maya Jimsheleishvili - Magnolia

Georgian Contemporary Art by Maya Jimsheleishvili - Magnolia

Located in Paris, IDF

Her interdisciplinary approach has led to a variety of prestigious commissions, including the creation of monumental dragon panels for the iconic Buddha-Bar Tbilisi. Jimsheleishvili'...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Georgian Contemporary Art by Maya Jimsheleishvili - Rebirth

Georgian Contemporary Art by Maya Jimsheleishvili - Rebirth

Located in Paris, IDF

Her interdisciplinary approach has led to a variety of prestigious commissions, including the creation of monumental dragon panels for the iconic Buddha-Bar Tbilisi. Jimsheleishvili'...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Padmasambhava Guru Rinpoche Hand-Painted Thangka
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Padmasambhava Guru Rinpoche Hand-Painted Thangka

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Padmasambhava Guru Rinpoche Hand-Painted Thangka

Located in Nottingham, GB

Padmasambhava occupies an exceptional position within Himalayan Buddhism and is sometimes referred to within the Nyingma tradition as a "Second Buddha." His teachings and the traditi...

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Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Late 20th Century Tibetan Padmasambhava Guru Rinpoche Hand-Painted Thangka
Late 20th Century Tibetan Padmasambhava Guru Rinpoche Hand-Painted Thangka

Late 20th Century Tibetan Padmasambhava Guru Rinpoche Hand-Painted Thangka

Located in Nottingham, GB

Padmasambhava remains one of the most revered teachers within Tibetan Buddhism and is frequently described within the Nyingma tradition as a "Second Buddha." His teachings, tantric p...

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Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Tibetan Buddhist Ashtamangala and Astrological Double-Sided Amulet Pendant
Tibetan Buddhist Ashtamangala and Astrological Double-Sided Amulet Pendant

Tibetan Buddhist Ashtamangala and Astrological Double-Sided Amulet Pendant

Located in Nottingham, GB

The symbols traditionally comprise the White Conch Shell, representing the far-reaching sound of Buddhist teachings; the Endless Knot, signifying the interdependence of wisdom and co...

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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Circa 1300-1500 Thai Stoneware Fertility Symbol Figure
Circa 1300-1500 Thai Stoneware Fertility Symbol Figure

Circa 1300-1500 Thai Stoneware Fertility Symbol Figure

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Representing fertility/maternity - seated in a Buddha pose - legs nicely crossed & sculpted; arms wrap a child or small animal. 3 5/8" h., 1 7/8" w., 1.75" d.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Other Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Huge Antique Bronze Temple Bell Bonsho Double Sign, Pleasing Sound 24"
Japanese Huge Antique Bronze Temple Bell Bonsho Double Sign, Pleasing Sound 24"

Japanese Huge Antique Bronze Temple Bell Bonsho Double Sign, Pleasing Sound 24"

Located in South Burlington, VT

This bell' sound and voice of Buddha undoubtedly used to deliver wishes to the temples patrons and followers.  

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Buddhist Rosary of 18 Large Bone Beads
Mid 20th Century Buddhist Rosary of 18 Large Bone Beads

Mid 20th Century Buddhist Rosary of 18 Large Bone Beads

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a hand-strung mala necklace/rosary featuring large, barrel-shaped bone beads with intricate hand-carved and "batik" style dyeing process, portraying Buddhas and traditional a...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Religious Items

Materials

Bone, Wood

Mid-18th C Tibetan Wheel of Life Bhavachakra Painted Thangka, Drepung Monastery
Mid-18th C Tibetan Wheel of Life Bhavachakra Painted Thangka, Drepung Monastery

Mid-18th C Tibetan Wheel of Life Bhavachakra Painted Thangka, Drepung Monastery

Located in Nottingham, GB

Despite its dramatic imagery, the Bhavachakra is fundamentally a teaching about liberation. The Buddha is often depicted outside the wheel, pointing toward the moon as a symbol of en...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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

19th century Antique wooden Burmese temple from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Historically, such temples served as sacred spaces for housing buddhas and other spiritual relics, often found in homes and monasteries.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th century Antique Nepalese stone votive relief of Vajrapani from Nepal
18th century Antique Nepalese stone votive relief of Vajrapani from Nepal

18th century Antique Nepalese stone votive relief of Vajrapani from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Vajrapani, revered as the protector and personification of the Buddha’s power, is skillfully depicted with expressive detail, reflecting the spiritual intensity and refined craftsman...

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Antique 18th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

19th century Antique Burmese offering vessel from Burma
19th century Antique Burmese offering vessel from Burma

19th century Antique Burmese offering vessel from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This offering vessel, traditionally used for presenting offerings to the Buddha and other deities, reflects the reverence associated with these rituals.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Petite Chinese Terracotta Tsatsa Amulet c. 1850
Petite Chinese Terracotta Tsatsa Amulet c. 1850

Petite Chinese Terracotta Tsatsa Amulet c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Three Buddhist deities are stamped onto the front, including Shakyamuni, the historic Buddha, Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, and Vajrapani, the wrathful god of strength.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Middle 20th century Old gilded bronze Nepali Chenrezig statue from Nepal
Middle 20th century Old gilded bronze Nepali Chenrezig statue from Nepal

Middle 20th century Old gilded bronze Nepali Chenrezig statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Chenrezig holds a central position in Tibetan Buddhism, symbolizing the compassionate heart of all Buddhas. The intricate patterns and adornments, typical of his representation, refl...

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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

The votive tablet features the Bhumisparsha mudra, where the Buddha reaches down to touch the earth, symbolizing enlightenment and the call to witness his own awakening under the Bod...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Late 19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple from Burma
Late 19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple from Burma

Late 19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Such shrines were traditionally used to house Buddha images and served as sacred spaces for prayer, meditation, and offerings.

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Thai Gilt Bronze Figures of Kneeling Buddhist Monks
Antique Pair of Thai Gilt Bronze Figures of Kneeling Buddhist Monks

Antique Pair of Thai Gilt Bronze Figures of Kneeling Buddhist Monks

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The accompanying monk devotees to a large Buddha figure, known as Moggallana and Sariputta making obeisance to the Buddha.

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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Australian Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Australian Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting

Australian Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting

By David Rankin

Located in Surfside, FL

From the fire in his studio he then painted Buddha and Flames. He illustrated two books by Lily Brett on the holocaust and explored the theme further in his huge work The Drowned and...

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1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

David Kimball Anderson Large Oil Stick Pastel Abstract Flowers Drawing
David Kimball Anderson Large Oil Stick Pastel Abstract Flowers Drawing

David Kimball Anderson Large Oil Stick Pastel Abstract Flowers Drawing

By David Kimball Anderson

Located in Surfside, FL

Biography 1946 Born in Los Angeles 1967-1971 San Francisco Art Institute Lives and works in Santa Cruz, California Selected Awards and Grants 1994 Artists Fellowships, New York, ...

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1970s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel

Antique Thai Buddhist Narrative Painting, “Return to the Capital”
Antique Thai Buddhist Narrative Painting, “Return to the Capital”

Antique Thai Buddhist Narrative Painting, “Return to the Capital”

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Chapter 13 of the Vessantara Jataka, the penultimate tale from the previous lives of the Buddha, representing the chapter by Prince Vessantara and his family returning to the court o...

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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cotton

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Bodhisattva statue from Nepal
Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Bodhisattva statue from Nepal

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Bodhisattva statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

The statue is depicted in the Dharmachakra mudra, a gesture that signifies the turning of the Wheel of Dharma, representing the Buddha's teachings and the path to enlightenment.

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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan Tall Granite Stone Round Top Yukimi Lantern With Special Trellis Carvings
Japan Tall Granite Stone Round Top Yukimi Lantern With Special Trellis Carvings

Japan Tall Granite Stone Round Top Yukimi Lantern With Special Trellis Carvings

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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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Granite

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine, c. 1900
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine, c. 1900

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

These symbols of good fortune represent the offerings that were made by the gods to Shakyamuni Buddha when he attained enlightenment. These metalwork designs surround a central glass...

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Copper

20th-Century Chinese Carved Wood Wei Tuo Bodhisattva Statue
20th-Century Chinese Carved Wood Wei Tuo Bodhisattva Statue

20th-Century Chinese Carved Wood Wei Tuo Bodhisattva Statue

Located in Buffalo, NY

Wei Tuo is considered a devoted guardian of Buddhist monasteries, the teachings of the Buddha (Dharma), and the monastic community (Sangha).

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Manjushri statue from Nepal
Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Manjushri statue from Nepal

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Manjushri statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Nepal, the birthplace of the Buddha, has a rich history of Buddhist heritage that extends back over two millennia.

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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th century Antique pair of wooden Burmese Monk statues from Burma
19th century Antique pair of wooden Burmese Monk statues from Burma

19th century Antique pair of wooden Burmese Monk statues from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Their serene expressions and elegant postures invite contemplation and reflect a deep connection to the teachings of the Buddha. The monks are portrayed in a way that highlights thei...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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.

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.
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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.