Buddhist Antique

In Chinese culture, altar tables are prominently used in Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist practices. They serve as a focal point for performing rituals to honor ancestors and househol...

Depicted in light beige and sharp black against a rustic red background, the geometric sharpness of the medallion is mirrored by the remarkably stylized Buddhist spandrels in the fie...

This Buddha statue serves as a powerful and meaningful symbol of peace, wisdom, and enlightenment, making it a treasured centerpiece for collectors, practitioners, or anyone seeking ...

The Kingdom of Gandhara, in modern day Pakistan and Afghanistan, is notable for producing some of the earliest images of the Buddha. The Greco-Buddhist kingdom’s importance as an anc...

With dimensions of 30 x 20 x 10 cm, this sculpture is a serene and majestic representation of the Buddha, capturing the essence of spirituality and tranquility that characterize Budd...

The Kalmyks are Europe's only Buddhist people, and their traditional clothing as seen in the lithograph reflects their Mongolian heritage, which includes elements designed for horseb...

Many of these plates features the cutout design of the Buddhist Swastika symbol. There are pull handles on either side for transportation.

The sharp geometric spandrels at the corners of the field also indicate Oriental influence in the design, as special Khotan weavers have been known to feature Buddhist and Islamic im...

The Tengger highlands, known for their cooler climate and unique Hindu-Buddhist culture, were relatively isolated in the colonial period, and Salm’s images of this region remain amon...

A well cast pair of Japanese mixed metal okimono figures of Buddhist guardians, known as Nio or Dharmapala, protectors of Buddhist faith, Meiji Period, Japan.

He was a painter and at the same time did Buddhist Studies, Chinese classics, and learned painting from Naritomi Tsubakiya of the Nagasaki School.

He and his kin are mortal enemies of the Nagas, the snake like beings prevalent in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. With Christie's New York inventory tags.

The thangka is ritual Buddhist Painting use to pray or Meditation purpose.

Some of the statues have a mixture of designs from Buddhist art and divine statue art. A similar influence can be seen in this statue as well.

It mixed and hybrid the Buddism deities with native shinto spirits (known as Kami), which were seen as local manifestations (the suijaku, literally means a "trace") of Buddhist deiti...

The back of the charger sparsely decorated with a Buddhist parasol motif, with stylized shells between.

'Matsunaga Daizen Hisahide kneeling on a fur, about to commit seppuku', no. 29 'Shioren Sajima-no-kami Matsataka turning over a scroll of Buddhist scripture with his spear at Kotokuj...

The weight is 1685 grams The origin of ikebana lies in the ritual flower offerings to the spirits of the deceased in Buddhist temples. These offerings date back to the 6th century...

This rug features a triple medallion, a motif of Buddhist origin, flanked by smaller medallions. Decorative spandrels and diagonal border fret motifs complete the design.

They are often placed as offerings on Buddhist altars. Bats are also a homophone for the word "Happiness".

Believed to originate from the 17th century, this statue carries with it the spiritual and artistic heritage of Burma (Myanmar) and finely detailed representations of Buddhist figure...

The Ayutthaya period (1350–1767) was a flourishing era in Thai history, marked by a synthesis of influences from Sukhothai, Khmer, and Sri Lankan Buddhist art traditions. Artistic wo...

The sun, the golden pheasant, the Li-shui waves, motifs such as eight Buddhist jewels that surround the bird were all done in brilliant metallic threads.

In 1819, he attained the second highest rank for a Buddhist priest, Hogen, and assumed the role of head of the family after his father passed away in 1828.

The carpet has a medallion-and-corner design, featuring a central medallion in the form of a dorje, a cruciform object used in Buddhist meditation. The central design is enclosed by ...

This is a unique piece, showing the handwriting "Guan Zi Zai", the name of the Buddhist bodhisattva and a phrase meaning "know yourself to feel free".

In 1782, Koryūsai applied for and received the Buddhist honour hokkyō ("Bridge of the Law") from the imperial court and thereafter used the title as part of his signature.

In a broader sense, it can also symbolize the return to simplicity and the basics of life, a theme prevalent in Taoist and Buddhist philosophies that emphasize living in harmony with...

A heavy cast formed as a single piece on tripod base with handles in the form of stylized elephant heads, or Baku, a mythological creature in Buddhist lore responsible for devouring ...

The border is decorated with a geometric pattern that arises from the succession of swastikas, which has a positive meaning for the Buddhist religion. The iconography of the Chinese ...

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...

The axial design features the triple medallion, a motif od Buddhist origin, with secondary medallion’s and smaller floral and pomegranate motifs.

His extensive research focuses on Hindu-Buddhist archaeology, iconography, and the ancient history of Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

Originating from Burma, it carries the essence of Burmese craftsmanship and Buddhist devotion. This Buddha statue serves as a powerful representation of awakening and inner peace, ma...

An exquisitely elegant early Temple runner from the Ningxia region in northwest China, commissioned in the early 18th century for a Buddhist monastery in Tibet. The pattern is compos...

The richness of decorative themes of these carpets derives from the great cultural mix (Islamic / Buddhist) that characterizes the populations of this area, nevertheless, the variety...

Antique Chinese Peking Carpet in Dark Blue Background Keivan Woven Arts / S12-0510, 1900’s Antique Chinese Peking Rug- The saturated blue field of this piece forms a vibrant backdr...

The goddess Guan-Yin has become very popular among Chinese people, even among non-Buddhists. It appears in many religious writings, in artistic works (paintings and sculptures) as w...

Woven in the early 20th century, the central landscape is framed by an authentic Greek key inner border and an outer border detailed with traditional Buddhist and Daoist symbols of l...

These types of oversized candle holders were traditionally used in Buddhist temples or Samurai's resident where they were placed on the altar table for worshiping.

The Huns were one of the first groups to control Khotan and East Turkestan before the Chinese Buddhists gained power in the year 200.

The Huns were one of the first groups to control Khotan and East Turkestan before the Chinese Buddhists gained power in the year 200.

Originating from Burma, a country renowned for its Buddhist heritage and artistic excellence, this temple carries with it the essence of this rich culture.

His extensive research focuses on Hindu-Buddhist archaeology, iconography, and the ancient history of Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

Blue turquoise enamel background with Buddhist swastika and decoration of polychrome flowered cherry branches framed by friezes of Ru-Yi clouds.

Gods such as Fudo Myo, who reign as Buddhist guardians, have such swords. In addition, Buddha statues in the bodhisattva position may also have swords.

Originating from Burma, a country renowned for its Buddhist heritage and artistic excellence, this temple carries with it the essence of this rich culture.

Some of the earliest stone lanterns were carved with Buddhist images on the firebox and usually had compartments for an oil lamp or candle.

This pearl, which constantly emits light, allows Guanyin to read Buddhist scriptures by night. This statue's free-standing pose first appeared in the Dragon King statue in the Ajahn...

Originating from Burma, a country renowned for its Buddhist heritage and artistic excellence, this temple carries with it the essence of this rich culture.

Eight Star Pointed, also known as octogram, is the Symbols of Hope; eight pointed stars are ancient symbols that were used by many cultures for various purposes throughout history......

Copper engraving of Mazu, also known as Matsu, a popular Taoist and Chinese Buddhist goddess. Below the Chinese God Quam Iem. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by...

The Japanese characters used for the word shippo (the Japanese term for enamelware) mean 'Seven Treasures'. which is a reference to the seven treasures mentioned in Buddhist texts. A...

Used in Thailand as temple roof finials or in pairs at entrances to guard against evil spirits and natural disasters, the powerful, mystical naga are among the most revered Buddhist ...

Originating from Burma, a country renowned for its Buddhist heritage and artistic excellence, this temple carries with it the essence of this rich culture.

Originating from Burma, a country renowned for its Buddhist heritage and artistic excellence, this temple carries with it the essence of this rich culture.

This ethereal pair of white glazed porcelain figures depict the revered Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, Guanyin. Guanyin is portrayed standing, wearing heavy robes that drape beautifully ...

As one of the last remnants of Alexander the Great's empire, Hellenistic and Greco Roman culture mixed freely with the indigenous culture, creating the Greco-Bactrian kingdom in whic...

As he did this, he recited "om ma ni padh mey hum," the universal Tibetan Buddhist prayer for the well-being of all sentient beings.

Its presence can bring a sense of serenity and mindfulness to any space and serves as a reminder of the enlightenment sought by Buddhists around the world. Antique wooden Burmese Sh...