Buddhist Antique

History: Water basins Tsukubai are singularly the most popular, frequent and practical garden ornament found in Japanese gardens. They symbolize Buddhist “purification” and are usual...

Oval skull face dance mask from Nepal with powerful expression, open eyes and oval mouth with finely carved teeth. Representing the Buddhist Citipati, the skull faced protector. Hea...

This sculpture represents an above-average example of late 19th–early 20th century Himalayan Buddhist art, suitable for advanced collectors, serious interiors, or curated Asian art c...

This exceptional piece exemplifies the artistic refinement and devotional sensibility of Song-inspired Buddhist sculpture, merging naturalism with spiritual grace.

This antique wooden standing Mandalay Buddha statue is a magnificent 19th century example of classic Burmese Buddhist art, originating from Burma (Myanmar) and celebrated for its ele...

Impressive Chinese sculpture carved from wood, polychromed and partially gilded, depicting Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion in the Buddhist tradition. The deity is shown stand...

This type of ceremonial vessel is a daung-baung kalat and was used for presenting specially prepared perishable foods to the abbot of a Buddhist monastery.

Tibetan Buddhist thangka from the late 18th early 19th century.

This magnificent 15th-century Northern Thai bronze Buddha, portrayed in royal attire, is a commanding and unusually fine example of early Thai Buddhist sculpture. Careful examination...

Rather than dominating a space like a large Buddhist statue, this piece exists gently, as if accompanying everyday life.

The dark, dense rosewood contrasts elegantly with the finely detailed brass corner plates, cloud-form panels, Buddhist motives and ornate turtle central latch.

Originating from Burma (Myanmar), this rare gilded offering vessel makes a striking addition to Buddhist art collections, cultural displays, or interior spaces seeking an authentic p...

Representing a traditional Nat spirit figure, this rare piece reflects Myanmar’s deep-rooted religious and cultural heritage, making it a perfect addition for collectors of Asian ant...

This high-quality antique Burmese Buddha is a rare and timeless piece, perfect for collectors and admirers of Southeast Asian Buddhist art. Special antique bronze Burmese Buddha sta...

The preservation, harmony, and presence of the group make it a compelling acquisition for advanced collectors of Chinese Buddhist sculpture, Asian antiquities, or contemplative art.

This is not a standardized or formulaic image, but rather a deeply individual work capturing a pivotal transitional phase in Southeast Asian Buddhist art. Its rarity, cross-cultural ...

A truly remarkable and unusual example, combining monumental scale, technical excellence, and symbolic significance, this piece is a museum-quality, highly rare representation of Bud...

This extraordinary and rare example exemplifies both technical mastery and spiritual presence, making it a highly significant and museum-quality piece of Southeast Asian Buddhist art.

Coming from an esteemed old collection, it is an uncommon, museum-quality example of early Southeast Asian Buddhist sculpture, embodying both historical importance and aesthetic refi...

The one with the vertical orientation represents the Abhaya Mudra (Fearlessness), one of Buddhist iconography's most significant hand gestures.

During this period, he was given the Buddhist name “Banka Tenshū” (晩霞 天秀) by the chief priest of Jōtsu-in Temple (定津院), where he undertook 100 days of training, and from then on call...

Devotion to Ganesha is widely diffused and extends to Jains and Buddhists as well. Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva...

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 ...

Weighing an impressive 38.2 kgs, this reclining Buddha represents a highly special and museum-quality piece for collectors of Burmese marble sculpture, Mandalay period Buddhist art, ...

A fine ancient wooden Buddhist carving. In the form of the Buddha or a bodhisattva.

Round or oval in form, the manju netsuke takes its name from the soft, round, steamed cake whose recipe was introduced from China in the early 13th century by Shōichi Kokushi, a monk...

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...

This antique marble Burmese Mandalay Buddha statue is an exquisite 19th-century Buddhist artifact from Burma (Myanmar), embodying the elegance and spiritual depth of Mandalay-style B...

This mask represents the Tibetan and Nepalese Buddhist Citipati, the skull faced protector. Heavy worn and polished patina inside and out from traditional use.

This piece exemplifies the revival of classical Thai Buddhist art during the 19th century, inspired by earlier U-Thong traditions.

A superb 13th-century Thai Buddha in the transitional Lopburi style, marking the evolution from Khmer to early Thai Buddhist art. This rare and delicately modeled figure is very thin...

Left side couplet; 真率鬚眉洛下⽼：Frank and unpretentious—bearded elder of Luoyang In the right side couplet, 地⾏仙 “Earth-walking immortal” is a Chinese term originating from Buddhist scrip...

Kannon Biraki chests take their name from the distinctive outward-opening doors, inspired by the architectural doors of Buddhist temples dedicated to Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Compa...

This rare and beautifully preserved piece is an exceptional addition for collectors of Burmese Buddhist art and Asian antiques. Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha statue Material : ...

A rare, visually commanding Korean Buddhist sculpture of exceptional scale, craftsmanship, and character—ideal for collectors seeking a statement piece with true architectural and sp...

The vajra (Sanskrit) or dorje (Tibetan) is a rendition of a tantric thunderbolt used as a metaphor on the nature of enlightenment in Mahayana Buddhist traditions. This square was onc...

Tengu (天狗) are among Japan’s most complex mythological beings—mountain spirits often depicted as part-human and part-bird or monkey.This sculpture likely represents a Karasu Tengu (c...

Devotion to Ganesha is widely diffused and extends to Jains and Buddhists as well. Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva...

Pillar rug is a specific Chinese textile art found in Tibetan Buddhist Temples with most survived exampled dated to Qing dynasty (1644 to 1912).

Originating from a catalog, it is a remarkable artifact perfect for serious collectors, galleries, and anyone seeking an authentic representation of Thailand’s Buddhist heritage. An...

Among Japanese stone Buddhist figures, standing guardian-type statues such as this are relatively rare and are not frequently encountered on the market.

The head is crowned with an elaborate headdress centered by a small seated Buddhist figure, set above stylized hair arranged in a smooth domed form with finely incised linear detaili...

The figure wears flowing robes with well-defined folds and a high topknot hairstyle, typical of Buddhist and Daoist iconography. The expression is calm and introspective, with softly...

Potted to a tapered, ovoid form, the jar is decorated in low relief with an array of Buddhist motifs, including lotus flowers, vajras, Bodhisattvas and animals of the zodiac.

It is believed that travelers to China brought stories about lions as Buddhist protectors of Dharma. Statues of lions were modeled in Feng Shui based on the travelers' descriptions a...

This extraordinarily rare and complete set of 120 miniature Tibetan thangkas, known as Tsaklis, represents a museum-level survival of a traditional Buddhist teaching and training too...

A true collector's piece and a true Buddhist relic. Domestic shipping with careful packing and insurance is included.

In the 11th century, Uji became home to the Pure Land (Jōdo) Buddhist temple Byōdōin and its famous Hōōdō (Phoenix Hall).

Sandwiched between the two main imageries, elaborate decorative motifs, such as Shishi (Japanese Fu Dog or Buddhist Lion), peonies, brocaded clouds were layered to form visually cohe...

Though difficult to discern today, these Buddhist motifs imbued the jar with symbolism - lotus for purity and enlightenment and the zodiac for devotion and renewal.

Measuring 5.25 inches high, 2 inches wide, and 1.5 inches deep, and weighing 335 grams, this finely cast figure exemplifies the refined artistry and devotional purpose of early Korea...

I have more than 1700 Buddhist objects in my home, and yet this is one of the four or five out of all of them that I am drawn to daily to look at and spend time with due to its chari...

The panels are adorned with a very delicate wild silk fabric embroidered with a floral design featuring bouquets of Chrysanthemums, the flower symbolizing autumn in Japan. Considered...

This is a museum-level object, ideal for advanced collectors of Buddhist art, early Thai sculpture, or sacred crystal objects.

Originating from Tibet, it carries the essence of Tibet craftsmanship and Buddhist devotion. It provides a glimpse into the artistic styles of that era.

Round or oval in form, the manju netsuke takes its name from the soft, round, steamed cake whose recipe was introduced from China in the early 13th century by Shōichi Kokushi, a monk...

Round or oval in form, the manju netsuke takes its name from the soft, round, steamed cake whose recipe was introduced from China in the early 13th century by Shōichi Kokushi, a monk...

Japanese Monk Meditation Fish Gong, Edo Period (Zen fish shaped drum, Gyoban) In the Zen Buddhist temples of Japan, suspended in front of the entrance to the refectory, you will not...

Map making in Japan is said to have originated with the maps drawn by the Buddhist priest Gyōki (668–749 CE). Maps of Japan depended largely on this original work, up to and during t...

The central image shows a Buddhist or Daoist sage (likely a luohan—an enlightened disciple of Buddha) sitting on a cloud.