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Golden Elephant Calf
Golden Elephant Calf

Golden Elephant Calf

By AreiRa

Located in Zofingen, AG

The image is inspired by the sculptural friezes of Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, one of the most ancient and revered Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, associated with the Buddha’s visit ov...

Category

2010s Aesthetic Movement Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Dragon "Mythical Beast" Sandstone Relief
Dragon "Mythical Beast" Sandstone Relief

Dragon "Mythical Beast" Sandstone Relief

Located in Kastrup, DK

Dragon "mythical beast" which is a symbol of wisdom. From Buddha temple in Arakan, Burma. Mounted on light sandstone plinth.

Category

Antique 16th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Chinese Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Pagoda & Crane, c. 1850
Chinese Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Pagoda & Crane, c. 1850

Chinese Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Pagoda & Crane, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

A blue border encloses the woven silk panel, further patterned with auspicious symbols like double gourds, butterflies, and buddha's hand citron.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

Tahitian Baroque Pearl Yellow Gold Contemporary Drop Earrings with Diamonds
Tahitian Baroque Pearl Yellow Gold Contemporary Drop Earrings with Diamonds

Tahitian Baroque Pearl Yellow Gold Contemporary Drop Earrings with Diamonds

By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery

Located in Berlin, DE

Besides symbolizing fertility, sweet generosity, and the richness of life, figs also symbolize peace and enlightenment and refer to Buddha. The dark purple, ripe, sweet figs are a so...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Oriental Pearl, South ...

Circa 1950 original travel poster Royal Chapel of Wat Phra Keo Bangkok Thailand
Circa 1950 original travel poster Royal Chapel of Wat Phra Keo Bangkok Thailand

Circa 1950 original travel poster Royal Chapel of Wat Phra Keo Bangkok Thailand

Located in PARIS, FR

Wat Phra Keo is widely regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand, housing the famed Emerald Buddha. The elaborate detail in the traditional Thai architecture—multi-tier...

Category

1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

RARE Parliament of Owls Painting with Custom-Made Walnut Frame, Sukhya, c. 1960s
RARE Parliament of Owls Painting with Custom-Made Walnut Frame, Sukhya, c. 1960s

RARE Parliament of Owls Painting with Custom-Made Walnut Frame, Sukhya, c. 1960s

Located in Deland, FL

Acquired from a prestigious estate, it's a rare example of Sukhya's native folk style, similar to his devotional works like Buddha figures and other cultural motifs. Ideal for colle...

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Walnut

400 - 600 Year Old Burmese Carved Sandstone Calf Sculpture
400 - 600 Year Old Burmese Carved Sandstone Calf Sculpture

400 - 600 Year Old Burmese Carved Sandstone Calf Sculpture

Located in Kastrup, DK

Calf standing under the mother. From Buddha temple or Hindu temple in Burma. Untouched in original condition, mounted on a light sandstone plinth.

Category

Antique 16th Century Burmese Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Qing-Dynasty Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Pagoda & Crane
Qing-Dynasty Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Pagoda & Crane

Qing-Dynasty Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Pagoda & Crane

Located in Chicago, IL

A blue border encloses the woven silk panel, further patterned with auspicious symbols like double gourds, butterflies, and buddha's hand citron.

Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Mixed Media

Materials

Silk

Japanese bronze incense burner in the form of an owl Signed Murata Seimin 村田製眠
Japanese bronze incense burner in the form of an owl Signed Murata Seimin 村田製眠

Japanese bronze incense burner in the form of an owl Signed Murata Seimin 村田製眠

Located in PARIS, FR

Much of his work was on Buddhist subjects, such as the casting of 500 arhats (disciples of Buddha) at Kenchoji Temple in Kamakura. He also made vases and decorative objects.

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Antique Monumental Buddhist Wooden Pagoda Tower, 70 Inches
Chinese Antique Monumental Buddhist Wooden Pagoda Tower, 70 Inches

Chinese Antique Monumental Buddhist Wooden Pagoda Tower, 70 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

Pagodas evolved from Indian stupas which were originally designed to hold the Buddha’s relics and textual paper sutras. This tiered tower composition became popular all over Asia and...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Bed Canopy of Phoenix and Fruits, Paint on Wood Panel, c. 1850
Chinese Bed Canopy of Phoenix and Fruits, Paint on Wood Panel, c. 1850

Chinese Bed Canopy of Phoenix and Fruits, Paint on Wood Panel, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

It brings to life symbols of prosperity and good fortune for a married couple: the phoenix to represent joy and peace, pomegranates to wish for descendants, and citrons, sometimes ca...

Category

19th Century Qing Animal Paintings

Materials

Paint, Wood Panel

Antique Burmese Buddhist Opposing Pair of Bronze Monks, Shan States
Antique Burmese Buddhist Opposing Pair of Bronze Monks, Shan States

Antique Burmese Buddhist Opposing Pair of Bronze Monks, Shan States

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A pair such as this, would often accompany a larger seated Buddha figure. Condition: Fine casting with minor signs of wear and age.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Other Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

'Ishiyakushi Temple', After Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川廣重, Ukiyo-e Woodblock, Tokaido
'Ishiyakushi Temple', After Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川廣重, Ukiyo-e Woodblock, Tokaido

'Ishiyakushi Temple', After Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川廣重, Ukiyo-e Woodblock, Tokaido

By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

The town itself is named after a stone statue of Yakushi (the Buddha of Medicine) housed in the temple. Ishiyakushi directly translates as “Stone Yakushi”.

Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Sumi Ink, Washi Paper

Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850
Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850

Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

He is dressed in gracefully draped robes and wears a tall crown bearing a minuscule figure of Amida, the Buddha of Infinite Light. He has a serene expression of calm and holds his ri...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Thai Rattanakosin-Era Carved and Gilded Throne Side Panels (pair)
Thai Rattanakosin-Era Carved and Gilded Throne Side Panels (pair)

Thai Rattanakosin-Era Carved and Gilded Throne Side Panels (pair)

Located in Soquel, CA

The central portion of these panels depict Buddha reclining, likely on a large, ornate bed. There are two attendants at his feet that appear to be holding fans.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Thai Neoclassical Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metal

Rare Japanese antique wooden god statue /12th century/small wabi-sabi figurines
Rare Japanese antique wooden god statue /12th century/small wabi-sabi figurines

Rare Japanese antique wooden god statue /12th century/small wabi-sabi figurines

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Around the 8th century, the idea that gods follow the teachings of Buddha spread. Until the Edo period, God and Buddha became one and the idea of ``Shinto and Buddhism syncretism'' w...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

A Lotus-Form Thai Temple Ceiling Medallion
A Lotus-Form Thai Temple Ceiling Medallion

A Lotus-Form Thai Temple Ceiling Medallion

Located in Chicago, IL

The chief significance of the lotus is as a metaphor for Buddhist practice: the lotus grows out of the mud and up through muddy waters to bloom in the sunlight, clean and perfect. T...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Japanese Antique Bronze 1842 Temple Meditation Bell Complete Set, Serene Sound
Japanese Antique Bronze 1842 Temple Meditation Bell Complete Set, Serene Sound

Japanese Antique Bronze 1842 Temple Meditation Bell Complete Set, Serene Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

Includes three (3) pieces: the bronze bell, red lacquered display base, and wooden striker as shown Provenance: southern Japanese collection acquired on our last acquisitions trip. ...

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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Large  Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Complete And Resonating Sound
Japanese Large  Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Complete And Resonating Sound

Japanese Large Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Complete And Resonating Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

Includes three (4) pieces: the bronze bell, red lacquered display base, cushion, and wooden striker as shown Provenance: southern Japanese collection acquired on our last acquisitio...

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

"Akshobhyavajra, " Acrylic on Canvas
"Akshobhyavajra, " Acrylic on Canvas

"Akshobhyavajra, " Acrylic on Canvas

Located in Chicago, IL

Thousands of careful brushstrokes surround the central image of the Tibetan Buddha Akshobhyavajra, a focal point within a gradient of concentric circles.

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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Tathagata

Tathagata

By Sax Berlin

Located in Brecon, Powys

This Buddha would sit happily on an altar or a home corner of peace and tranquility, giving an essence of calm & preparedness to those who stand before it.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Giclée

Time of Hope
Time of Hope

Time of Hope

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

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Custom Made Earrings with Pearls and Diamonds
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Custom Made Earrings with Pearls and Diamonds

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Custom Made Earrings with Pearls and Diamonds

By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery

Located in Berlin, DE

Besides symbolizing fertility, sweet generosity, and the richness of life, figs also symbolize peace and enlightenment and refer to Buddha. The dark purple, ripe, sweet figs are a so...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Oriental Pearl, South ...

Divine Wind
Divine Wind

Divine Wind

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 Leaf

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Located in Stamford, CT

The snow lion is known to be the protector of Buddha. The pair is in good condition with a green patina and would look great in or outside of your home.

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Original "Japan" Buddah and Bicycle travel poster.
Original "Japan" Buddah and Bicycle travel poster.

Original "Japan" Buddah and Bicycle travel poster.

Located in Spokane, WA

Bicycles are a common mode of transportation in Japan, especially in cities like Tokyo, and they evoke a sense of activity and mobility. The presence of Buddha adds a spiritual dimen...

Category

1970s Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Screen

"Lion" Resin Sculpture 11" x 6" x 6" inch by Huang Yulong
"Lion" Resin Sculpture 11" x 6" x 6" inch by Huang Yulong

"Lion" Resin Sculpture 11" x 6" x 6" inch by Huang Yulong

By Huang Yulong

Located in Culver City, CA

Huang is best known for his sculptures of Buddhas in hoodies, displaying an exchange of Eastern tradition and Western contemporary style.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

David Kimball Anderson Sculpture Flowers in a Vase
David Kimball Anderson Sculpture Flowers in a Vase

David Kimball Anderson Sculpture Flowers in a Vase

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, ...

Category

1980s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Steel

Large Antique Burmese Throne from Burma
Large Antique Burmese Throne from Burma

Large Antique Burmese Throne from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

A very rare and special throne ! The Buddha on the picture is not included.

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Shwemawdaw Pagoda in Pegu – Antique Engraving of the Great Temple of Burma, 1800
Shwemawdaw Pagoda in Pegu – Antique Engraving of the Great Temple of Burma, 1800

Shwemawdaw Pagoda in Pegu – Antique Engraving of the Great Temple of Burma, 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Revered by Theravāda Buddhists, it is believed to house sacred relics of the Buddha, including hair relics, making it a destination of pilgrimage for centuries.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Kogo Incense Box by Taizan Yohei
Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Kogo Incense Box by Taizan Yohei

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Kogo Incense Box by Taizan Yohei

By Taizan Yohei IX

Located in Newark, England

The interior of the Satsuma Kogo is painted on both the inner lid and the base, the inner lid depicts a citron tree (also known as buddha’s hand) with a small lady beetle. The base i...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Chinese Shaka Triad Sculpture Foo Dogs Elephant Dragon Statue 59"
Chinese Shaka Triad Sculpture Foo Dogs Elephant Dragon Statue 59"

Chinese Shaka Triad Sculpture Foo Dogs Elephant Dragon Statue 59"

Located in Dayton, OH

This beautiful 20th century example is meticulously carved from marble and features a central rear figure of Shaka with lotus flower (also known as Shakyamuni Buddha), flanked by the...

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Meiji Satsuma Dragons & Immortals Cup & Saucer by Kitagawa-zō, Signed Dai Nippon
Meiji Satsuma Dragons & Immortals Cup & Saucer by Kitagawa-zō, Signed Dai Nippon

Meiji Satsuma Dragons & Immortals Cup & Saucer by Kitagawa-zō, Signed Dai Nippon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Each surface depicts an animated congregation of Rakan (Arhats)—enlightened disciples of the Buddha—rendered with remarkable individual expression and draped in patterned robes.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Located in Stamford, CT

The snow lion is known to be the protector of Buddha. The pair is in good condition and would look great in or outside of your home.

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Vintage Southeast Asian Kneeling Deity Sculpture - A Rare Find! / 35”H
Exquisite Vintage Southeast Asian Kneeling Deity Sculpture - A Rare Find! / 35”H

Exquisite Vintage Southeast Asian Kneeling Deity Sculpture - A Rare Find! / 35”H

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This unique piece showcases a figure with serene features, hands gently clasped in prayer or offering, and a distinctive headdress featuring a miniature Buddha or Bodhisattva figure....

Category

20th Century Thai Statues

Materials

Cast Stone

Special Set of 8 Bronze Monk Statues from Burma
Special Set of 8 Bronze Monk Statues from Burma

Special Set of 8 Bronze Monk Statues from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze Measures: 18 cm high 13,2 cm wide and 13 cm deep Weight: 9.70 kgs Mandalay style Namaskara mudra Originating from Burma 19th century Complete set of 8 monk ...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

76.12ctw Carved Jadeite Jade Diamond Sapphire Onyx Gold Drop Earrings
76.12ctw Carved Jadeite Jade Diamond Sapphire Onyx Gold Drop Earrings

76.12ctw Carved Jadeite Jade Diamond Sapphire Onyx Gold Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 14k gold drop earrings, with carved 76.12ctw Buddha jadeite jade, onyx, sapphire, pink sapphire and 0.33ctw diamonds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral inlay
Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral inlay

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral inlay

Located in Pomona, CA

Conch Shell are used in Buddhist worship as a trumpet or offertory vessel & symbolizes the spoken word of Buddha. Fine craftsmanship and sturdy construction made it a beautiful h...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Shell

Japanese Antique Altar Table Lamp Symbolic Of Wish Granting And Good Fortune
Japanese Antique Altar Table Lamp Symbolic Of Wish Granting And Good Fortune

Japanese Antique Altar Table Lamp Symbolic Of Wish Granting And Good Fortune

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan’s lantern and lamp 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 earlie...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Copper

"Look On, " Rich Gold and Acrylic on Canvas

"Look On, " Rich Gold and Acrylic on Canvas

By Paramat Lueng-On

Located in Houston, TX

Human desire for togetherness, acknowledged by Lord Buddha. Artwork Details: Paramat Lueng-On "Look On" 1999 Rich Gold and Acrylic on Canvas 43 x 43 Inches

Category

1990s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

6 Sterling 950 Silver Cocktail Forks in Asian Theme Handle with Storage Case
6 Sterling 950 Silver Cocktail Forks in Asian Theme Handle with Storage Case

6 Sterling 950 Silver Cocktail Forks in Asian Theme Handle with Storage Case

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of 6 sterling 950 silver cocktail or Olive picks - the six are very sophisticated with six different icons: Buddha, Covered Bridge, House, Sail ship, Pale, and Asian Column - ...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Collection of 80 Vintage Asian Silver & Gilt Table Wares, 19th-20th Century
Collection of 80 Vintage Asian Silver & Gilt Table Wares, 19th-20th Century

Collection of 80 Vintage Asian Silver & Gilt Table Wares, 19th-20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Amidst the cutlery are two stand-out spoons: a small spade carved from mother-of-pearl and a petite silver spoon inset with a green jadeite charm carved to the shape of Budai, the "l...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Silver

37.91ctw Carved Jadeite Jade Diamond Onyx Gold Drop Earrings
37.91ctw Carved Jadeite Jade Diamond Onyx Gold Drop Earrings

37.91ctw Carved Jadeite Jade Diamond Onyx Gold Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 14k gold long drop earrings, with carved Buddha jadeite jade - total 37.91ctw, onyx, 1.49ctw white sapphires and 0.89ctw diamonds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold

45.43ctw Carved Jadeite Jade Diamond Onyx Gold Drop Earrings
45.43ctw Carved Jadeite Jade Diamond Onyx Gold Drop Earrings

45.43ctw Carved Jadeite Jade Diamond Onyx Gold Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 14k gold long drop earrings, with carved Buddha jadeite jade - total 45.43ctw, onyx, 1.49ctw white sapphires and 0.89ctw diamonds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold

Hand Painted Maya Devi Thangka with 24K Gold
Hand Painted Maya Devi Thangka with 24K Gold

Hand Painted Maya Devi Thangka with 24K Gold

Located in TRUMBULL, CT

It has a center figure of Mayadevi, mother of Gautama Buddha, in the center. Buddha who is believed to have taken seven steps right after birth is depicted in the center along with M...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Huge Pair of Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Pots/Vases
Huge Pair of Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Pots/Vases

Huge Pair of Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Pots/Vases

Located in Pomona, CA

It shows very detailed hand craft works of cloisonne art - a lot of Chinese traditional folks art like Buddhas flower and lucky animals design around the pots.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Metal, Copper

Heaven

Heaven

By William Chua

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Buddha statue was built to radiate auspicious energy over the country and to the whole world and symbolizes the Buddha's blessing for universal peace and happiness.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

C Print

French Biliken Elf 18K Yellow Gold Good Luck Protection Charm Pendant
French Biliken Elf 18K Yellow Gold Good Luck Protection Charm Pendant

French Biliken Elf 18K Yellow Gold Good Luck Protection Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold lucky charm pendant designed as a Biliken elf seated like a Buddha with a decorative background. The phrase 'Je suis Biliken le petit dieu de la v...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An Apana more typically associated with depictions of Buddhas, Guanyin assuming this pose immediately signifies this figure as one of particular spiritual reverence.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Framed Tibetan Thankga of Amitabha
Framed Tibetan Thankga of Amitabha

Framed Tibetan Thankga of Amitabha

Located in Atlanta, GA

In the Mahayana Tradition of Buddhism, Amitabha is a celestial Buddha: the Buddha of Infinite Light and the principal Buddha in Pure Land Buddhism, a branch of East Asian Buddhism.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Wood, Paint

French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840
French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840

French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840

Located in New York, NY

With removable globe cover revealing a removable ink-pot. The Chinese Buddha holding a quill holder in his left hand.

Category

Antique 1840s French Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Burmese Throne from Burma
Large Antique Burmese Throne from Burma

Large Antique Burmese Throne from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

In the last picture, the original matching Buddha. Can be bought together, but is not included in the price.

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Sandstone Carving of Two Demons Riding on Elephants
Sandstone Carving of Two Demons Riding on Elephants

Sandstone Carving of Two Demons Riding on Elephants

Located in Kastrup, DK

The sculpture is depicting 'Two demons riding on elephants'. From Buddha pagoda / temple in Arakan, Burma, 1400-1500.

Category

Antique 16th Century Burmese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Set of 8 Sterling Silver Oriental Themed Hair Pins by Spritzer Fuhrmann
Set of 8 Sterling Silver Oriental Themed Hair Pins by Spritzer Fuhrmann

Set of 8 Sterling Silver Oriental Themed Hair Pins by Spritzer Fuhrmann

By Spritzer & Fuhrmann

Located in Pasadena, TX

Set of 8 Oriental Hair Pins by Spritzer + Fuhrman Sterling silver individual pins including a Buddha, pagoda, water vessel, kettle and a fan. Beautifully boxed and marked.

Category

Mid-20th Century South American Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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 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.
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    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.
  • 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 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.

  • 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.