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Antique Tibetan Thangka Painting with Figures, Red Ground, Signed 19thC
Antique Tibetan Thangka Painting with Figures, Red Ground, Signed 19thC

Antique Tibetan Thangka Painting with Figures, Red Ground, Signed 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

The central figure is likely a representation of Buddha, surrounded by various deities and attendants.

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Antique 19th Century Textiles

Materials

Textile

Vintage Gold Leaf Budda Lamp Pair
Vintage Gold Leaf Budda Lamp Pair

Vintage Gold Leaf Budda Lamp Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A serene and striking pair of vintage Buddha table lamps, richly finished in gold leaf plaster with finely detailed sculptural forms.

Category

Vintage 1940s Indonesian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Budda
Budda

Budda

By Svetlana Zhirnova

Located in Barcelona, CT

This evocative artwork portrays the serene face of a Buddha, seamlessly integrated with elements of nature.

Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Satsuma vase with base. Porcelain. Japan, Meiji Era (1868-1912).
Satsuma vase with base. Porcelain. Japan, Meiji Era (1868-1912).

Satsuma vase with base. Porcelain. Japan, Meiji Era (1868-1912).

Located in Madrid, ES

Satsuma-style vase with a base in the shape of a Fu lion or Buddha (a mythical Buddhist animal that protects against evil spirits, negative energies, and malicious people), finished ...

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20th Century Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Other

Breakfast Tea Being Passed - National Geographic, Pakistan, Train

Breakfast Tea Being Passed - National Geographic, Pakistan, Train

By Steve McCurry

Located in Denton, TX

McCurry has published books including The Imperial Way (1985), Monsoon (1988), Portraits (1999), South Southeast (2000), Sanctuary (2002), The Path to Buddha: A Tibetan Pilgrimage (2...

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1980s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Digital

Train Station, Agra - National Geographic, India, Cityscape, City Scene

Train Station, Agra - National Geographic, India, Cityscape, City Scene

By Steve McCurry

Located in Denton, TX

McCurry has published books including The Imperial Way (1985), Monsoon (1988), Portraits (1999), South Southeast (2000), Sanctuary (2002), The Path to Buddha: A Tibetan Pilgrimage (2...

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1980s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Digital

Pair of 19th Century Hand-Carved Buddhist Monks
Pair of 19th Century Hand-Carved Buddhist Monks

Pair of 19th Century Hand-Carved Buddhist Monks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Left: Kasyapa, the older close disciple of the Buddha. 36.25”H x 12”W x 11”D Right: Ananda, the younger close disciple 36”H x 12”W x 9.5”D

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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair Thai Gilt Bronze Kneeling Sacred Angels,  'White Lotus' Fans Take Notice!
Pair Thai Gilt Bronze Kneeling Sacred Angels,  'White Lotus' Fans Take Notice!

Pair Thai Gilt Bronze Kneeling Sacred Angels, 'White Lotus' Fans Take Notice!

Located in Stamford, CT

They first came to earth when Buddha reached enlightenment and became Buddha's protector, then guardians of religious temples, and are seen as protectors of the house and land of the...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Asian Thai Angel Figures of Musicians Wood Sculptures
Asian Thai Angel Figures of Musicians Wood Sculptures

Asian Thai Angel Figures of Musicians Wood Sculptures

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Burmese, Mandalay Floating Buddha Gilt Gold Wooden Wall Statues. Asian wood Thai Teppanom Angels Buddha statues wearing ceremonial costumes and the jewelry adorned with gold leaf det...

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Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

15th-16th century Scorched Wooden Buddhist Statue ”Fire Survivor”Wabisabi Mingei
15th-16th century Scorched Wooden Buddhist Statue ”Fire Survivor”Wabisabi Mingei

15th-16th century Scorched Wooden Buddhist Statue ”Fire Survivor”Wabisabi Mingei

Located in 足利市, JP

Surviving both the passage of time and a historical fire, "scorched Buddhas" (Enryu-butsu) are highly coveted by sophisticated collectors for their immense soul and dramatic visual p...

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Antique 16th Century Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Katabori netsuke in boxwood depicting a skeleton leaning on a drum
Katabori netsuke in boxwood depicting a skeleton leaning on a drum

Katabori netsuke in boxwood depicting a skeleton leaning on a drum

Located in PARIS, FR

The mokugyō, or “wooden fish,” is a percussion instrument used by Buddhist monks of various traditions during the recitation of sutras as well as the nembutsu, intended to invoke the...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Twin Dragons, c. 1850
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Twin Dragons, c. 1850

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Twin Dragons, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The metalwork designs surround a central glass panel displaying a petite polychromed figure of a seated Buddha in meditation. Additional Dimensions: Shrine: 5.25"W x 2.25"D x 6"H B...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Copper

Vintage Hammered Brass Candle Snuffer
Vintage Hammered Brass Candle Snuffer

Vintage Hammered Brass Candle Snuffer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This unique piece features a hand-cast seated Buddha figure poised in a meditative state atop a classic bell-shaped base.

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Minimalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Carved Bodhisattva Figure Lotus Throne Architectural Fragment
Antique Chinese Carved Bodhisattva Figure Lotus Throne Architectural Fragment

Antique Chinese Carved Bodhisattva Figure Lotus Throne Architectural Fragment

Located in Forney, TX

From important historical relics, altar tables, altarpiece, reredos, tabernacle reliquary, Buddhist and Hindu statuary including full body Buddha, Buddha head or hand, life size myth...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Lovely Patina 42 Inches #2
Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Lovely Patina 42 Inches #2

Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Lovely Patina 42 Inches #2

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 ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Antique Style Hand Painted Wheel of Life Thangka with Brocade
Antique Style Hand Painted Wheel of Life Thangka with Brocade

Antique Style Hand Painted Wheel of Life Thangka with Brocade

Located in TRUMBULL, CT

Above the wheel, the Buddha is often depicted pointing the way to liberation, reminding viewers that freedom from this cycle is possible through wisdom and awareness.

Category

20th Century Other Art Style More Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Bronze Nepali Avalokiteshvara statue from Nepal
Bronze Nepali Avalokiteshvara statue from Nepal

Bronze Nepali Avalokiteshvara statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Avalokiteśvara or Padmapani is a bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas Weight: 4,68 kgs Originating from Nepal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350
Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350

Located in Chicago, IL

The jar has a balanced, tapered form, patterned with horizontal ridges and appliquéd decoration of seated Buddhas, medallions of text and a procession of zodiac animals.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Minimalist Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Carved Jade, Two-Color Gold, Ruby, Onyx, and Diamond Pendant Earrings
Pair of Carved Jade, Two-Color Gold, Ruby, Onyx, and Diamond Pendant Earrings

Pair of Carved Jade, Two-Color Gold, Ruby, Onyx, and Diamond Pendant Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Carved Jade, Two-Color Gold, Ruby, Onyx, and Diamond Pendant Earrings Details: 14 kt. yellow and white gold, 2 carved jade Buddhas ap. 37.0 x16.0 mm., fancy-shaped rubies, 2...

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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Large Antique Tibetan Buddhist Mandala Thangka Painting on Canvas, Framed
Large Antique Tibetan Buddhist Mandala Thangka Painting on Canvas, Framed

Large Antique Tibetan Buddhist Mandala Thangka Painting on Canvas, Framed

Located in Lincoln, GB

The upper register of the canvas is beautifully populated by an assembly of serene Buddhas, Mahasiddhas, and lineage gurus floating gracefully upon classical stylized clouds, typical...

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas

Bronze Chinese Mini Censer Set of Three Incense Burners
Bronze Chinese Mini Censer Set of Three Incense Burners

Bronze Chinese Mini Censer Set of Three Incense Burners

Located in Somis, CA

The first burner is a rounded tripod censer with upright ear-form handles and a raised medallion bearing the Chinese character "Buddha" and "Zen" on the base, symbolizing blessing an...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Thai kneeling Sacred Angel Teppanom 1950s
Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Thai kneeling Sacred Angel Teppanom 1950s

Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Thai kneeling Sacred Angel Teppanom 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

They first came to earth when Buddha reached enlightenment and became Buddha's protector, then guardian of religious temples, and are seen as protectors of the house and land of the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Zabihi Collection Burmese Myanmar Hand Painted Textile
Zabihi Collection Burmese Myanmar Hand Painted Textile

Zabihi Collection Burmese Myanmar Hand Painted Textile

Located in New York, NY

These likely illustrate episodes from Jataka tales — the stories of the Buddha’s previous lives — or another Buddhist mythological narrative.

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Antique Japanese Silk Kesa Monk's Robe Meiji Era Rare Devotional Inscription
Antique Japanese Silk Kesa Monk's Robe Meiji Era Rare Devotional Inscription

Antique Japanese Silk Kesa Monk's Robe Meiji Era Rare Devotional Inscription

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Hand-Casted Bronze Figure of Budai, China, Early 20th Century
Hand-Casted Bronze Figure of Budai, China, Early 20th Century

Hand-Casted Bronze Figure of Budai, China, Early 20th Century

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Hand-Casted Bronze Figure of Budai, China, Early 20th Century This early 20th-century hand-cast bronze figure of Budai, also known as the Laughing Buddha, embodies serenity, abundan...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th century 10-pieces set of Japanese Practitioner’s Hand-Sign Manuscript
Early 20th century 10-pieces set of Japanese Practitioner’s Hand-Sign Manuscript

Early 20th century 10-pieces set of Japanese Practitioner’s Hand-Sign Manuscript

Located in Chiba, JP

These gestures, also referred to as tein, inso, or ketsuin, correspond to the secret signs of different Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and deities. Early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed cotton tapestry with Auspicious symbol, wall decor
Antique Japanese Indigo dyed cotton tapestry with Auspicious symbol, wall decor

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed cotton tapestry with Auspicious symbol, wall decor

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Dharmachakra symbol represents Buddha's teaching, one of Eight Auspicious Signs of Buddhism. - from that, this textile seemed to be used as one of the festival decoration, not for da...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

An antique and large high-quality bronze bonsho
An antique and large high-quality bronze bonsho

An antique and large high-quality bronze bonsho

Located in Milano, IT

At the center appears the vertical inscription in relief with the devotional formula of the Pure Land schools - Namu Amida Butsu, an invocation addressed to Amida Buddha. The inscri...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Framed Hand Painted Green Tara Thangka on Canvas 24K Gold
Framed Hand Painted Green Tara Thangka on Canvas 24K Gold

Framed Hand Painted Green Tara Thangka on Canvas 24K Gold

Located in TRUMBULL, CT

As a fully enlightened female buddha, Tara is the actuality of compassion and wisdom, and meditating on her helps us awaken our own buddha nature.

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1990s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Ancient Indian Red Sandstone Salabhanjika Figure, 10th-11th Century
Ancient Indian Red Sandstone Salabhanjika Figure, 10th-11th Century

Ancient Indian Red Sandstone Salabhanjika Figure, 10th-11th Century

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Notes As in the story of Mayadevi giving birth to Buddha while grasping the branches of the sal tree, salabhanjika means "breaking the branches of the sal tree."

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

Etched Bronze Stupa, Sri Lanka, 18th/19th Century, Bell-Shaped Design
Etched Bronze Stupa, Sri Lanka, 18th/19th Century, Bell-Shaped Design

Etched Bronze Stupa, Sri Lanka, 18th/19th Century, Bell-Shaped Design

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Bronze stupas were used as sacred repositories for the ashes of holy individuals, as symbols of the Buddha's enlightened mind, and as votive offerings for gaining merit and promoting...

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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Tallest Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Nice 45 Inches
Japanese Tallest Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Nice 45 Inches

Japanese Tallest Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Nice 45 Inches

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 ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

21st Century Pair of bronze Nepali Monk statues from Nepal
21st Century Pair of bronze Nepali Monk statues from Nepal

21st Century Pair of bronze Nepali Monk statues from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

These monks named Sariputta and Moggallana are the head monks of Buddha and are often depicted together. The height is measured including the staff.

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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Beneath The Surface
Beneath The Surface

Beneath The Surface

By Arleen Joseph

Located in Brooklyn, NY

I am deliberate in my choice of colors, from the gold Buddhas of Thailand, to the gold ground of Byzantine France, to the simmering reds of the Renaissance.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold

1920s Navy Vase Floral Antique Chinese Baotou Scholars Carpet 4'x 5'10" Wool Rug
1920s Navy Vase Floral Antique Chinese Baotou Scholars Carpet 4'x 5'10" Wool Rug

1920s Navy Vase Floral Antique Chinese Baotou Scholars Carpet 4'x 5'10" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

The central field is dominated by a sophisticated still life arrangement, featuring large ceramic vases holding flowering branches, stacked volumes, and auspicious fruits like the Bu...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Classical Greek Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bodhisattva of Compassion Sculpture, Gilded Bronze, 12th Century
Bodhisattva of Compassion Sculpture, Gilded Bronze, 12th Century

Bodhisattva of Compassion Sculpture, Gilded Bronze, 12th Century

Located in Ukiah, CA

The Bodhisattva wears an intricate crown that includes a small seated Buddha, emphasizing its spiritual significance and iconographic detail.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese antique Kannon stone statue/Edo period/18th to 19th century
Japanese antique Kannon stone statue/Edo period/18th to 19th century

Japanese antique Kannon stone statue/Edo period/18th to 19th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Introducing a stone Buddha of Nyoirin Kannon, created in the mid to late Edo period (circa 1750-1850).

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Highly Detailed Mongolian Thangka. Large, Finely Framed, Perfectly Painted
Highly Detailed Mongolian Thangka. Large, Finely Framed, Perfectly Painted

Highly Detailed Mongolian Thangka. Large, Finely Framed, Perfectly Painted

Located in Ukiah, CA

Likely created in the mid-20th century (circa 1930s–1960s), the composition presents a complex visual cosmology centered on a serene seated Buddha, surrounded by vividly animated sce...

Category

20th Century Mongolian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Large 18th Century Japanese Wooden Nio Guardian Figure
Large 18th Century Japanese Wooden Nio Guardian Figure

Large 18th Century Japanese Wooden Nio Guardian Figure

Located in New York, NY

A dramatic antique (18th century) Japanese Nio guardian figure, a type of fierce-looking and imposing muscular guardian of the Buddha commonly found at the entrance of many Buddhist ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Steven Art & Antiques Auction Catalog, Paper, Qing Style, 2015, USA
Steven Art & Antiques Auction Catalog, Paper, Qing Style, 2015, USA

Steven Art & Antiques Auction Catalog, Paper, Qing Style, 2015, USA

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Featuring a large collection of Chinese Art , collectible snuff bottles, jade wine cups, Tibetan art, porcelain plates and bowls, paintings, Buddha sculptures, lacquered boxes, clois...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Qing Books

Materials

Paper

19th Century Buddhist Head Sculpture Sandstone
19th Century Buddhist Head Sculpture Sandstone

19th Century Buddhist Head Sculpture Sandstone

Located in New York, NY

All people are capable of becoming a Buddha. This is considered to be our Buddha nature.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

19th century Antique wooden Burmese stand - OriginalBuddhas
19th century Antique wooden Burmese stand - OriginalBuddhas

19th century Antique wooden Burmese stand - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Originating from Burma (Myanmar), it was likely used in a temple to hold a Buddha statue, showcasing its deep spiritual significance.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ancient Gandharan Carved Wood Bodhisattva
Ancient Gandharan Carved Wood Bodhisattva

Ancient Gandharan Carved Wood Bodhisattva

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine ancient wooden Buddhist carving. In the form of the Buddha or a bodhisattva. With an old piece of wax to the reverse, likely intended to be wall mounted.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Porcelain Figurine of Guanyin, China 19th Century
Antique Porcelain Figurine of Guanyin, China 19th Century

Antique Porcelain Figurine of Guanyin, China 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a gorgeous and refined porcelain figurine of Guanyin, the esoteric Buddhist deity with multiple arms and a seated Buddha fronting her crown shown seated...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Amazonite Red Coral Turquoise Gold Necklace
Amazonite Red Coral Turquoise Gold Necklace

Amazonite Red Coral Turquoise Gold Necklace

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

Very nice Multi tread necklace with antiques amazonite Italian red coral Chinese antiques turquoise stone, Little gold buddha bell. Total length 48cm adjustable. Gold 18kt gr. 19,00.

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2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Turquoise Antiques Jade 18k White Gold Diamonds Necklace
Turquoise Antiques Jade 18k White Gold Diamonds Necklace

Turquoise Antiques Jade 18k White Gold Diamonds Necklace

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

Very delicate decò style amazing antiques pieces on it with different pose of buddha. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn.

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2010s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Altar
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Altar

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Altar

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Whether used to house a Buddha statue, a prized crystal, or a flickering candle, this architectural shrine infuses your home with a sense of peace, mindfulness, and Boho Chic artistry.

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Brass Tibetan Tara Buddhist Goddess Statue
Antique Brass Tibetan Tara Buddhist Goddess Statue

Antique Brass Tibetan Tara Buddhist Goddess Statue

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Brass Tibetan Tara Buddhist Goddess Statue In the Himalayan region, especially in Tibet and Nepal, Tara's status is more that of a supreme goddess or female buddha than a b...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Large Fine Bronze Head of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara Qing Dynasty
Large Fine Bronze Head of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara Qing Dynasty

Large Fine Bronze Head of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara Qing Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Noticeable red polychrome paint remains on the Buddha halo on the crown. The head is displayed on a wonderful dark wood base custom-made with stepped detail.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinese Hand Carved White Jade Mythical Creature on Finger Citron
Vintage Chinese Hand Carved White Jade Mythical Creature on Finger Citron

Vintage Chinese Hand Carved White Jade Mythical Creature on Finger Citron

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Chinese carving is crafted from white jade and depicts a mythical creature perched atop a finger citron, also known as Buddha’s Hand. The fruit’s elongated curling segme...

Category

20th Century Loose Gemstones

Materials

Jade

15th Century Thai Saenkajai Amulet in Custom 22k Gold Case, Rare, Finely Cast
15th Century Thai Saenkajai Amulet in Custom 22k Gold Case, Rare, Finely Cast

15th Century Thai Saenkajai Amulet in Custom 22k Gold Case, Rare, Finely Cast

Located in Ukiah, CA

According to provenance, it was discovered over 30 years ago in Northern Thailand within the ruins of an ancient temple site associated with the historic Payao or Chiang Saen kingdom...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Gold, Bronze

18th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple panel from Burma
18th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple panel from Burma

18th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple panel from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique wooden Burmese Temple panel Material : wood 102,1 cm high 60,3 cm wide and 13,6 cm deep 18th century With terracotta Buddha amulets The Buddha amulets are dating from the 14-...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Blanc de Chine Ceramic Foo Dogs, Ca. 1840
A Pair of Blanc de Chine Ceramic Foo Dogs, Ca. 1840

A Pair of Blanc de Chine Ceramic Foo Dogs, Ca. 1840

Located in New York, NY

Traditional symbols of protection, guardians to Buddha.

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Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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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.

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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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    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.