How many Buddhas are there in Buddhism?

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

How do I identify my Buddha?

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

What do Buddha statues mean?

The most commonly represented Buddha in Chinese Buddhist sculpture is Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Shakyamuni, the Enlightened One, or the Gautama Buddha. He is typically depicted seated upon a lotus throne with his hands in the Bhumisparsha mudra, the Gesture of Witness. This gesture symbolizes the moment that the Buddha claimed the earth as witness to his enlightenment and celebrates his unwavering meditative focus.

What is the purpose of Buddha statues?

The purpose of a Buddha statue relates to worship in the Buddhist faith. It provides a point of focus and reflection for Buddhists when they engage in the meditation required to achieve enlightenment. Find a selection of Buddha statues on 1stDibs.

What does a Chinese Buddha represent?

What a Chinese Buddha represents depends on its pose and other characteristics. For example, the Budai or laughing Buddha is generally a symbol of happiness and good fortune that comes from working to achieve enlightenment. Find a range of Buddhist art on 1stDibs.

Are Buddha statues Chinese?

China is just one of the many countries that has a tradition of Buddhist sculpture. You can find Buddha statues from many other regions like India and Japan. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern Buddha statues from some of the world’s top sellers.

Is Buddha Chinese or Japanese?

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

Are Buddha heads disrespectful?

A Buddha head that isn't attached to a body is considered disrespectful because the idea of decapitating a Buddha is rooted in colonialism and war for Buddhists.

What does the Thai Buddha represent?

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

How do I choose a Buddha statue?

A Buddha statue is very personal. You should choose one that speaks to you. If you are a practitioner, you can ask your teacher for assistance as well.

How do I identify an antique Buddha statue?

Identifying an antique Buddha statue is a specialized skill, which is best learned by studying the history of the preferred materials and techniques that each region used in producing Buddha statues. The simplest way to verify the age of a Buddha statue is to have an expert evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a range of professionally authenticated Buddha statues.

What are the different types of Buddha statues?

Most ritual figures depict the Buddha in one of three postures: seated, standing, or reclining. Differences in expression, hand gesture (mudras), and accompanying objects can reveal the figure’s place of origin as well as the particular Buddhist teaching depicted. Such Buddha figures are rendered in a variety of media depending on regional art traditions and intended use, ranging from carved stone to cast bronze to lacquered bamboo.

Is it good luck to have a buddha statue?

Buddha statues are not inherently lucky or unlucky, though images of the Fat Buddha (Budai or Hotei), have come to be associated with wealth, knowledge, and luck, with people often rubbing the belly or head.

Buddhas

Antique Bronze Burmese Buddha from Burma

$6,406

Antique Bronze Burmese Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 34,8 cm high 19 cm wide and 14,2 cm deep Weight: 4.492 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gold Mon style Dhyana mudra Originating from Burma 15-16th century Specia...

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Antique 16th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$3,844

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 43,8 cm high 35 cm wide and 29,3 cm deep Weight: 6.45 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century With...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique wooden Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$2,959

Antique wooden Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 49,7 cm high 44 cm wide and 31 cm deep Weight: 9.75 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century With inlayed ey...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,418

Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 54,5 cm high 42,5 cm wide and 28 cm deep Weight: 10 kgs With traces of the original 24 krt. gilding Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma E...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$8,444

Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 64 cm high 32,6 cm wide and 20,7 cm deep Weight: 9.45 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century With inscriptions in...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$2,203

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: lacquerware 53,3 cm high 28,5 cm wide and 20,4 cm deep Weight: 1.869 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Antique Ava Buddha Statue from Burma

$3,330

Antique Ava Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze Measures: 21 cm high 13,5 cm wide Weight: 1.592 kgs Traces of 24 krt. gold can be found Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 17-18th century....

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Antique Late 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Wooden Buddha Throne from Burma

$1,153

Antique Wooden Buddha Throne from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood Measures: 69,5 cm high 31 cm wide and 22 cm deep Weight: 3.405 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century In very good co...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$3,838

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze Measure: 31 cm high Weight: 3.669 kgs Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 17-18th century.

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Antique Late 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

New Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal

$1,929

New Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze Measures: 37 cm high 20 cm wide - 11,5 cm deep Weight: 2.719 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Nepal 3 parts Very high quality !

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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze "Happy Buddha" Sculpture / Incense Burner

$325

Chinese Bronze "Happy Buddha" Sculpture / Incense Burner

Located in San Diego, CA

A really cool piece with a great smile on Buddha's face! #3326

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$749

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 51,2 cm high 20,8 cm wide and 14 cm deep Weight: 1.6 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$4,271

Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: lacquerware 52 cm high 42 cm wide and 31 cm deep Weight: 7.7 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century Wi...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha from Burma

$2,840

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 53,5 cm high 36 cm wide and 28 cm deep Weight: 12.5 kgs Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century Very beautiful expression !

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$9,822

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 31,5 cm high 16,5 cm wide Weight: 2.044 kgs 15 cm deep Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 17th century

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Antique 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Wooden Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,622

Antique Wooden Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 40 cm high Weight: 2.058 kgs Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century Gilt with 24 krt. gold leaf

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha from Burma

$4,036 / set

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 61,3 cm high 39,3 cm wide and 23,4 cm deep Weight: 11 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gilding Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Early 19th c...

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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha from Burma

$769

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 24,3 cm high 14 cm wide and 9 cm deep Weight: 0.417 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Reclining Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$3,493 / set

Antique Reclining Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: marble 21,5 cm high 63 cm long Weight: 12.7 kgs Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century, Mandalay period

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha from Burma

$1,497

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 66,2 cm high 21 cm wide and 15 cm deep Weight: 2.184 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha from Burma

$1,785

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 45,9 cm high 16,8 cm wide and 11,6 cm deep Weight: 1.262 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th cent...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Buddha Statue from Burma

$255

Antique Wooden Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 9,5 cm high 4,2 cm wide and 4,2 cm deep Weight: 0.039 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Bronze Shan Buddha from Burma

$6,176

Antique Bronze Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 37,5 cm high 19 cm wide Weight: 4.566 kgs Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Wooden Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,084

Antique Wooden Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 39,5 cm high 36 cm wide Weight: 5.75 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$3,330

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 43,5 cm high 35,4 cm wide and 24,5 cm deep Weight: 5.75 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century Wi...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Bronze Ava Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,647

Bronze Ava Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 27 cm high Weight: 1.148 kgs Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$4,185

Antique Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 83,6 cm high 41 cm wide and 20,1 cm deep Weight: 6.25 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century With inlayed eyes A ver...

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,305

Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 50,5 cm high 25 cm wide and 16 cm deep Weight: 5.3 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 17-18th century.

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Antique Late 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$9,979

Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 49 cm high Weight: 22.3 kgs Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century Very special / dress ! With Burmese inscriptions, mentioni...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Ava Buddha Statue from Burma

$6,562

Antique Ava Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 73 cm high 40,5 cm wide - 19 cm deep Weight: 10.05 kgs With remains of the original 24 krt. gildings Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 16th ...

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Antique 16th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Myanmar Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$1,969

Antique Myanmar Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 40 cm high 30 cm wide Weight: 4.6 kgs Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century Goldplated with 24 krt. gold

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Andesite Stone Buddha Head from Indonesia

$3,088

Andesite Stone Buddha Head from Indonesia

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: Andesite stone Material: wood 69 cm high 39 cm wide and 42 cm deep Andesite is a very hard volcanic stone Originating from Indonesia Hand carved from one block of na...

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2010s Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Newly made Burmese marble Buddha statue from Burma

$1,971

Newly made Burmese marble Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This exquisite Burmese marble Buddha statue, standing 59 cm tall, is a stunning embodiment of craftsmanship and spiritual significance.

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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

18th century Antique Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$2,477

18th century Antique Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This particular representation of the Buddha is depicted in a Bhumisparsha mudra, a gesture that symbolizes the "Earth Touching" moment when the Buddha called upon the Earth to bear ...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

9" Brass Hand-painted Buddha Sleeping Sculpture

$632Sale Price|20% Off

9" Brass Hand-painted Buddha Sleeping Sculpture

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a sculpture of the Diety Buddha Sleeping. It's a casting, painted in gold and jeweled colors.

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20th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Enamel

Collection of Five Metal Laughing Buddha Statue

$4,727 / set

Collection of Five Metal Laughing Buddha Statue

Located in London, GB

Buddha holing ingot: H: 24 cm, W: 11 cm, D: 7 cm Buddha holding bowl: H: 11cm, W: 8 cm, D: 6 cm Buddha playing with children: H: 8 cm, W: 14 cm, D: 8 cm Buddha playing with...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Antique Cast Bronze Crowned Tibetan Buddha Head 18thC

$600Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Cast Bronze Crowned Tibetan Buddha Head 18thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Cast Bronze Crowned Tibetan Buddha Head 18thC Measures - 10.75"H x 5.5"W x 5.25"D

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Antique 18th Century Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Sax BerlinLoving Kindness. Contemporary Mixed Media Buddha Painting, 2016

Price Upon Request

Loving Kindness. Contemporary Mixed Media Buddha Painting

By Sax Berlin

Located in Brecon, Powys

The exceptionally talented Sax Berlin produces another masterpiece for Buddha collection. Sensational piece. "Buddha said….the practice of loving kindness is worth more than all th...

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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Gold Leaf

A Thai Bronze, Buddha Fragment, 15th Century

$2,200

A Thai Bronze, Buddha Fragment, 15th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

A Thai bronze, Buddha fragment, 15th century. Arm, hand and leg fragment, mounted on a plexiglas stand from 70s.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Burmese Lacquer Wood Shan Style Buddha Statue

$7,800

Antique Burmese Lacquer Wood Shan Style Buddha Statue

Located in Atlanta, GA

A gilt lacquer wood Buddha statue from Burma, circa 19th century. The Buddha is depicted seating on a plinth throne in an "Adamantine" position (Vajrasana), with his legs crossed and...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,987

Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze Measures: 36,3 cm high 29,2 cm wide and 19,9 cm deep Weight: 8.55 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Shan Buddha with Naga from Burma

$2,183

Antique Shan Buddha with Naga from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: lacquerware 60 cm high 32 cm wide / 27 cm deep Weight: 5.9 kgs On Naga snake Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century Gilt with...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Original Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$4,678

Original Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze Measures: 60 cm high 39,5 cm wide and 26 cm deep Weight: 24.95 kgs Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century With inlayed eyes. ...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$1,564

Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 41,8 cm high 31,5 cm wide and 23,7 cm deep Weight: 5.340 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gilding Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th cent...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,691

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 62,5 cm high 22,1 cm wide and 19 cm deep Weight: 8.25 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal

$3,147

Antique Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze Measures: 41,5 cm high 14 cm wide and 9,7 cm deep Weight: 3.639 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Nepal Late 19th century High quality !

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Antique Late 19th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Special antique bronzen Burmese Buddha from Burma

$21,354

Special antique bronzen Burmese Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 44 cm high 23,7 cm wide and 17,6 cm deep Weight: 6.839 kgs Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 17th century Probably with silver in the alloy Very h...

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Antique 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$3,372

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 53,5 cm high Weight: 3.5 kgs Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,415

18th Century Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 32,5 cm high Weight: 4.143 kgs With traces of the original 24 krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th Century.

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Old Marble Crowned Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,144

Old Marble Crowned Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: marble 67 cm high 32,5 cm wide and 20 cm deep Weight: 36.95 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Middl...

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Antique Burmese Sandstone Buddha Statue from Burma

$3,424

Antique Burmese Sandstone Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: Sandstone Material: wood 60,2 cm high 32,3 cm wide and 19,7 cm deep Weight: 26.35 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gold Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Bur...

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Antique Late 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$689

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 24,5 cm high 12,8 cm wide and 7 cm deep Weight: 0.378 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Ava Buddha Statue from Burma

$9,952

Antique Burmese Ava Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: marble. Measures: 56 cm high. 32 cm wide and 16 cm deep. Weight: 23.1 kgs. Thickly gilded with 24 krt. gold. Ava style. Bhumisparsha mudra. Originating from Burma. ...

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Antique 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Antique Wooden Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,068

Antique Wooden Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 42 cm high 22,3 cm wide and 16,5 cm deep Weight: 3.554 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th centur...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$3,303

Antique Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 35,7 cm high 24 cm wide and 20,5 cm deep Weight: 5.35 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Early 19th centu...

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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$3,003

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 90 cm high 39 cm wide and 24 cm deep Weight: 5.8 kgs With traces of the original 24 krt. gilding Originating from Burma 19th century The height of the black ba...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$4,505

Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze. Measures: 47 cm high. 38 cm wide and 25 cm deep. Weight: 26.25 kgs. Gilded with 24 krt. gold. Mandalay style. Bhumisparsha mudra. Originating from Burma. 1...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Special antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$11,104

Special antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This exquisite antique bronze Buddha statue, hailing from Burma (Myanmar), dates back to the 14th-15th century, during the Early Ava period.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Carved Thai Buddha Statue Standing Carved Buddhist

$1,553

Carved Thai Buddha Statue Standing Carved Buddhist

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Charming carved standing wooden Thai buddha statue in fantastic condition This would add calm and serenity to any room or space Circa 1930s Lovely red finished with gold tints Featu...

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Vintage 1930s Statues

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Wood

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha

$1,336Sale Price|20% Off

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.

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Antique 17th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

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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

How many Buddhas are there in Buddhism?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
There are 28 buddhas in buddhism, with “Buddha” referring to someone who has achieved enlightenment and thus escaped the cycle of death and rebirth.
How do I identify my Buddha?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To identify your Buddha sculpture, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser knowledgeable in the subject. Identifying Buddhist religious sculptures requires expertise in both the faith and the crafting techniques of various periods in East Asian history. Find a selection of expertly vetted Buddha sculptures on 1stDibs.
What do Buddha statues mean?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The most commonly represented Buddha in Chinese Buddhist sculpture is Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Shakyamuni, the Enlightened One, or the Gautama Buddha. He is typically depicted seated upon a lotus throne with his hands in the Bhumisparsha mudra, the Gesture of Witness. This gesture symbolizes the moment that the Buddha claimed the earth as witness to his enlightenment and celebrates his unwavering meditative focus.
What is the purpose of Buddha statues?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The purpose of a Buddha statue relates to worship in the Buddhist faith. It provides a point of focus and reflection for Buddhists when they engage in the meditation required to achieve enlightenment. Find a selection of Buddha statues on 1stDibs.
What does a Chinese Buddha represent?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
What a Chinese Buddha represents depends on its pose and other characteristics. For example, the Budai or laughing Buddha is generally a symbol of happiness and good fortune that comes from working to achieve enlightenment. Find a range of Buddhist art on 1stDibs.
Are Buddha statues Chinese?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
China is just one of the many countries that has a tradition of Buddhist sculpture. You can find Buddha statues from many other regions like India and Japan. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern Buddha statues from some of the world’s top sellers.
Is Buddha Chinese or Japanese?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
The Buddha's origins are Chinese, but Buddhism has since made its way to Japan and, later, Korea.
Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
Gautama Buddha was an Indian prince born in modern day Nepal. The first images of the Buddha were created almost simultaneously in Mathura, India, and the Greco-Buddhist kingdom of Gandhara (modern day Pakistan and Afghanistan). From there, images fo the Buddha spread out along trade routes into East and Southeast Asia.
Are Buddha heads disrespectful?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A Buddha head that isn't attached to a body is considered disrespectful because the idea of decapitating a Buddha is rooted in colonialism and war for Buddhists.
What does the Thai Buddha represent?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The Thai Buddha represents the Buddhist religion in Thailand. Sculptures depicting the figure represent the teacher who reached enlightenment and then devoted his life to helping others do the same. You'll find a range of Buddhist art from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
How do I choose a Buddha statue?
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Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
A Buddha statue is very personal. You should choose one that speaks to you. If you are a practitioner, you can ask your teacher for assistance as well.
How do I identify an antique Buddha statue?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Identifying an antique Buddha statue is a specialized skill, which is best learned by studying the history of the preferred materials and techniques that each region used in producing Buddha statues. The simplest way to verify the age of a Buddha statue is to have an expert evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a range of professionally authenticated Buddha statues.
What are the different types of Buddha statues?
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PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020
Most ritual figures depict the Buddha in one of three postures: seated, standing, or reclining. Differences in expression, hand gesture (mudras), and accompanying objects can reveal the figure’s place of origin as well as the particular Buddhist teaching depicted. Such Buddha figures are rendered in a variety of media depending on regional art traditions and intended use, ranging from carved stone to cast bronze to lacquered bamboo.
Is it good luck to have a buddha statue?
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Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Buddha statues are not inherently lucky or unlucky, though images of the Fat Buddha (Budai or Hotei), have come to be associated with wealth, knowledge, and luck, with people often rubbing the belly or head.