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1920s Chinese Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau
1920s Chinese Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau

1920s Chinese Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

knot—a revered Buddhist symbol of eternity, interconnectedness, and harmony—placed prominently within

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Early 20th Century Chinese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wool

Satsuma Bowl of Immortals
Satsuma Bowl of Immortals

Satsuma Bowl of Immortals

Located in New Orleans, LA

This highly detailed Satsuma bowl is adorned with Buddhist monks and signed “Hododa” on the

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Buddhist Antique

Materials

Gold

Satsuma Red Gold Blue Satsuma Porcelain Tea Set, Nakasima Japan
Satsuma Red Gold Blue Satsuma Porcelain Tea Set, Nakasima Japan

Satsuma Red Gold Blue Satsuma Porcelain Tea Set, Nakasima Japan

By Satsuma

Located in Valladolid, ES

, blue, and ochre colors predominate. The main motif features the goddess Kannon surrounded by Buddhist

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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Buddhist Antique

Materials

Gold

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

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

spiritual strength. Whether you're an avid collector of Buddhist art, a practitioner seeking an authentic

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Early 20th Century Burmese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Burmese Rock Crystal Reliquaries
A Pair of Burmese Rock Crystal Reliquaries

A Pair of Burmese Rock Crystal Reliquaries

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A Pair of Burmese Rock Crystal Reliquaries. Two Buddhist stupa shaped containers, one with a

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18th Century Burmese Other Buddhist Antique

Materials

Rock Crystal

Temple Guardian in Repose: Thai Carved Ceremonial Figure
Temple Guardian in Repose: Thai Carved Ceremonial Figure

Temple Guardian in Repose: Thai Carved Ceremonial Figure

Located in New York, NY

and posture convey a sense of calm authority, reflecting the symbolic role of guardians in Buddhist

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Early 20th Century Thai Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate
Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate

Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

plant with a place of honor among the Eight Buddhist Emblems . Sacred flower of the Buddhists, symbol of

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17th Century Chinese Ming Buddhist Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Rare Finely Molded Terracotta Luohan Head China Qing Dynasty
Antique Rare Finely Molded Terracotta Luohan Head China Qing Dynasty

Antique Rare Finely Molded Terracotta Luohan Head China Qing Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

. Statues of Arhats are always found in the Buddhist temple, sometimes up to five hundreds, surrounding the

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18th Century Chinese Qing Buddhist Antique

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

18th century Antique marble Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
18th century Antique marble Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

18th century Antique marble Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

collectors of antique Buddhist art, marble statues, or those seeking a unique sacred centerpiece with

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18th Century Burmese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Marble

Meiji Period Kyoto Satsuma Vase Table Lamp, Japan, circa 1880
Meiji Period Kyoto Satsuma Vase Table Lamp, Japan, circa 1880

Meiji Period Kyoto Satsuma Vase Table Lamp, Japan, circa 1880

Located in Grythyttan, SE

reflective of Buddhist traditions in Japanese art. The conversion to a lamp preserves the vase’s artistic

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Buddhist Antique

Materials

Stoneware

Japan Large  Antique Bronze Seated Kanon Beautiful Face
Japan Large  Antique Bronze Seated Kanon Beautiful Face

Japan Large Antique Bronze Seated Kanon Beautiful Face

Located in South Burlington, VT

: Private collection Kyoto, Japan Only one. Maitreya is a bodhisattva who in the Buddhist tradition is to

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Buddhist Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Temple Bell
19th Century Bronze Temple Bell

19th Century Bronze Temple Bell

Located in Tarrytown, NY

This 19th C. Japanese Buddhist bronze temple or monastery bell, features a stylized two-headed

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19th Century Tibetan Buddhist Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gothic Revival Church Tabernacle Cabinet Cathedral Altar Shrine
Antique French Gothic Revival Church Tabernacle Cabinet Cathedral Altar Shrine

Antique French Gothic Revival Church Tabernacle Cabinet Cathedral Altar Shrine

Located in Forney, TX

sculptures, Buddhist Buddha head statuary, and apprentice prototype model buildings, to primitive folk art

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Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Buddhist Antique

Materials

Gold Leaf

1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

together with owner's info - seems to be owned by the Buddhist temple, but probably the date seems to be

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood, Cedar

19th/20th C. Repoussé Silver Box Mythical Guardian Figure, Tibet or South India
19th/20th C. Repoussé Silver Box Mythical Guardian Figure, Tibet or South India

19th/20th C. Repoussé Silver Box Mythical Guardian Figure, Tibet or South India

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

powers in both Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist traditions. The lid lifts to reveal a finely chased interior

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Buddhist Antique

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

. Provenance: Shinto shrine, Kumamoto temple, southern Japan Older pairs of Buddhist mythological Komainu like

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18th Century Japanese Edo Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Antique Chinese Kangxi/Yongzheng SE Asian Market Dish Blue White Lotus
Set of 6 Antique Chinese Kangxi/Yongzheng SE Asian Market Dish Blue White Lotus

Set of 6 Antique Chinese Kangxi/Yongzheng SE Asian Market Dish Blue White Lotus

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

in SE Asia, 16th to 20th century". Item 35 a & b Lotus - Lian-Hua, He - Thanks to the Buddhist

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17th Century Chinese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine, c. 1850
Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine, c. 1850

Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, Buddhist followers may

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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Buddhist Antique

Materials

Brass

Tibetan Thangka of Sakyamuni, c. 1880
Tibetan Thangka of Sakyamuni, c. 1880

Tibetan Thangka of Sakyamuni, c. 1880

Located in Chicago, IL

Historically in Buddhist Tibet, patrons and monks commissioned thangka art, or sacred painting, to

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19th Century Buddhist Antique

Materials

Linen, Silk, Pigment

Stone Head of Bodhisattva, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasties
Stone Head of Bodhisattva, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasties

Stone Head of Bodhisattva, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasties

Located in seoul, KR

the Northern Wei to Tang Dynasty is a notable example of Buddhist art produced during this

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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Buddhist Antique

Materials

Limestone

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug Hand-Knotted Wool, 4'8"×6'4"
Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug Hand-Knotted Wool, 4'8"×6'4"

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug Hand-Knotted Wool, 4'8"×6'4"

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

interplay of traditional floral symbolism and Buddhist harmony. Hand-knotted in soft wool, the rug features

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wool

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

19th century Antique wooden Burmese offering vessel from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

a perfect addition for collectors of antique Buddhist artifacts, Burmese ceremonial objects, or

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19th Century Burmese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details
Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details

Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

, tōrō were originally used only in Buddhist temples, where they lined and illuminated paths and lighted

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Buddhist Antique

Materials

Bronze

Seated Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha ; Early 20th century.
Seated Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha ; Early 20th century.

Seated Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha ; Early 20th century.

Located in SANTA FE, NM

in front of his belly depicting the mudra of meditation or the gesture of expounding the Buddhist law

Category

Early 20th Century Buddhist Antique

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Large 1842 Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Serene Resonating Sound
Japanese Large 1842 Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Serene Resonating Sound

Japanese Large 1842 Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Serene Resonating Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

so the sound of Japanese temple bells is central to Buddhist practice. The enchanting sound of these

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1840s Japanese Edo Buddhist Antique

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Knotted Wool Tibetan Lotus Flower Area Rug
Hand-Knotted Wool Tibetan Lotus Flower Area Rug

Hand-Knotted Wool Tibetan Lotus Flower Area Rug

Located in Miami, FL

. The lotus is a Buddhist symbol for purity, spiritual awakening, and enlightenment. The smaller-sized

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wool, Yarn

Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl
Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl

Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl

Located in South Burlington, VT

as this were often used in Buddhist ritual prayers such as Juzu-Mawashi and sometimes carried by

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Bronze Buddha Sculpture, Japan, around 1920
Early 20th Century Bronze Buddha Sculpture, Japan, around 1920

Early 20th Century Bronze Buddha Sculpture, Japan, around 1920

Located in Berlin, DE

to the enduring artistry and deep-rooted Buddhist traditions of Thailand, making it a valuable

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1920s Japanese Chinese Export Buddhist Antique

Materials

Bronze

Gorgeous Early 20th Century Pictorial Khotan Rug
Gorgeous Early 20th Century Pictorial Khotan Rug

Gorgeous Early 20th Century Pictorial Khotan Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

Buddhist Meandering motif patterned stripe.

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1920s Central Asian Khotan Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Ivory Early 20th Century Khotan Gallery Size Rug
Zabihi Collection Ivory Early 20th Century Khotan Gallery Size Rug

Zabihi Collection Ivory Early 20th Century Khotan Gallery Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

. Dominant accents in apricot and brown, circa 1920 Measures: 5'9" x 11'6" Khotan, an ancient Buddhist

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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Chinese Chippendale Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wool

Japanese Antique Lacquered Writing Table, Hand-Carved, Taisho Style
Japanese Antique Lacquered Writing Table, Hand-Carved, Taisho Style

Japanese Antique Lacquered Writing Table, Hand-Carved, Taisho Style

Located in South Burlington, VT

for a special Buddhist work of art for example. Provenance: Old private Japanese collection

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood

Japan Tall Pair Round Antique Stone Water Basin Planters , 44 Inches
Japan Tall Pair Round Antique Stone Water Basin Planters , 44 Inches

Japan Tall Pair Round Antique Stone Water Basin Planters , 44 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese gardens. They symbolize Buddhist “purification” and are usually strategically placed in gardens or

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Buddhist Antique

Materials

Stone

Tibetan Thangka of Vaishravana
Tibetan Thangka of Vaishravana

Tibetan Thangka of Vaishravana

Located in Chicago, IL

Thangkas are devotional paintings displayed by Buddhists in monasteries, temples, and even their

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Mid-19th Century Buddhist Antique

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Pigment

Antique Thai White Elephant Painting on Cloth, Rattanakosin School
Antique Thai White Elephant Painting on Cloth, Rattanakosin School

Antique Thai White Elephant Painting on Cloth, Rattanakosin School

Located in Point Richmond, CA

of two white auspicious elephants in a landscape setting. In Thai Buddhist folklore, there is a story

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19th Century Thai Other Buddhist Antique

Materials

Canvas

Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo
Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo

Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo

Located in London, by appointment only

Superb Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Purple Fluorite Imperial Buddhist Lions of Fo. These exquisite male

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Early 20th Century Chinese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Stone

Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art
Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art

Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

symbols and their unique presence. The monumental carved stone Buddhist sculptural five layered tower

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Buddhist Antique

Materials

Granite

Chinese Export Silver & Enameled Articulated Carp Lotus and Wave Stand, C. 1900
Chinese Export Silver & Enameled Articulated Carp Lotus and Wave Stand, C. 1900

Chinese Export Silver & Enameled Articulated Carp Lotus and Wave Stand, C. 1900

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

with incised veins. Meaning: The lotus (lianhua) is one of the most important Buddhist symbols

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Buddhist Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th-Early 20th Century Tantric Hook and Snare, Nepal
19th-Early 20th Century Tantric Hook and Snare, Nepal

19th-Early 20th Century Tantric Hook and Snare, Nepal

Located in Point Richmond, CA

19th to early 20th century Iron hook and snare, Nepal A rare, esoteric device used by Buddhist

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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Buddhist Antique

Materials

Iron

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Buddhist Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic buddhist antique available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every buddhist antique was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the buddhist antique you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A buddhist antique made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one buddhist antique that is appealing in its simplicity, but Japanese School produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Buddhist Antique?

A buddhist antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,811, while the lowest priced sells for $99 and the highest can go for as much as $333,141.