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Early 20th century antique Burmese Buddha head in Shan (Tai Yai) style
Early 20th century antique Burmese Buddha head in Shan (Tai Yai) style

Early 20th century antique Burmese Buddha head in Shan (Tai Yai) style

Located in DEVENTER, NL

a striking representation of Buddhist iconography. Traces of 24-karat gilding adorn the surface

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog
Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog

Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog

Located in Sheridan, CO

Princes' palaces. They also are the Guardians of Fa (law) in Buddhist realm and stay in front of the

Category

1820s Chinese Tang Buddhist Antique

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

Located in Roma, IT

ornament, but the origins lie deep in much older Indian Buddhist traditions. Typically made of stone, they

Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Jade

Antique Guangxu Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Dish 'Discover
Antique Guangxu Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Dish 'Discover

Antique Guangxu Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Dish 'Discover

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Norasingha, where Norasingha was a minor Buddhist deity-part man, part lion and part deer, residing in the

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Buddhist Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Tibetan late 19th Century Carved Wood Lion Head Sculpture
Tibetan late 19th Century Carved Wood Lion Head Sculpture

Tibetan late 19th Century Carved Wood Lion Head Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

symbolic guardians; representing protection, strength, and spiritual significance in Buddhist culture

Category

1880s Tibetan Buddhist Antique

Materials

Metal

18th century antique Burmese Buddha head in Shan (Tai Yai) style
18th century antique Burmese Buddha head in Shan (Tai Yai) style

18th century antique Burmese Buddha head in Shan (Tai Yai) style

Located in DEVENTER, NL

representation of Buddhist iconography. Traces of 24-karat gilding adorn the surface, enhancing its visual appeal

Category

18th Century Burmese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Lacquer

19th century Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma
19th century Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma

19th century Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

called a 'Parabaik'. The text is written in Pali language, an ancient Buddhist language Weight: 3,5 kgs

Category

19th Century Burmese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood

19th century Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma
19th century Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma

19th century Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

called a 'Parabaik'. The text is written in Pali language, an ancient Buddhist language Weight: 3,19 kgs

Category

19th Century Burmese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

devotees, collectors, and enthusiasts of Southeast Asian Buddhist art. Antique wooden Burmese Buddha

Category

19th Century Burmese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma - OriginalBuddhas
Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma - OriginalBuddhas

Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Burmese Shan art, small gilt wooden sculptures, and inscribed Buddhist devotional objects. Antique wooden

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19th Century Indonesian Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood

Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine of Seated Kannon, circa 1900
Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine of Seated Kannon, circa 1900

Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine of Seated Kannon, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

petite Japanese shrine was likely acquired by a Buddhist follower on a religious pilgrimage. Devotees

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood

Tibetan Meditation Carpet with Cloud-Band Border, c. 1900
Tibetan Meditation Carpet with Cloud-Band Border, c. 1900

Tibetan Meditation Carpet with Cloud-Band Border, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

carpet is a floral medallion or mandala, a visual metaphor for Buddhist notions of the universe and

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Terracotta Gandhara Buddha Head, 3rd-4th Century
Terracotta Gandhara Buddha Head, 3rd-4th Century

Terracotta Gandhara Buddha Head, 3rd-4th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

astonishing number and variety of Buddhist images. Gandhara was situated at the crossroads between east and

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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Greco Roman Buddhist Antique

Materials

Terracotta

Tang Dynasty Bronze Buddha, 618AD-907AD
Tang Dynasty Bronze Buddha, 618AD-907AD

Tang Dynasty Bronze Buddha, 618AD-907AD

Located in Dallas, TX

versions of the sutra, Dharmakara is described as a former king who, having come into contact with Buddhist

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Buddhist Antique

Materials

Bronze

Japanese antique wooden Buddha statue/Acala/Late Edo period/19th century
Japanese antique wooden Buddha statue/Acala/Late Edo period/19th century

Japanese antique wooden Buddha statue/Acala/Late Edo period/19th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

this statue once resided, Shinpuku-ji, was dismantled during the anti-Buddhist movement of the early

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood

Pomegranate Design Antique Khotan Rug
Pomegranate Design Antique Khotan Rug

Pomegranate Design Antique Khotan Rug

Located in New York, NY

accents from Buddhists in the east and Islamic groups in the west. The exquisite rugs of Khotan

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Late 19th Century East Turkestani Khotan Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wool

Exceptional Ancient Gandharan Buddha Head Sculpture, 350 AD
Exceptional Ancient Gandharan Buddha Head Sculpture, 350 AD

Exceptional Ancient Gandharan Buddha Head Sculpture, 350 AD

Located in London, GB

in a beautiful kind of "Graeco-Buddhist" Art from the 1st to the 3rd Centuries AD

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15th Century and Earlier Buddhist Antique

Important Japanese Antique Spiritual Guardian Jizo Garden Ornament, Signed
Important Japanese Antique Spiritual Guardian Jizo Garden Ornament, Signed

Important Japanese Antique Spiritual Guardian Jizo Garden Ornament, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

An uncommonly old Japanese Buddhist stone Jizo Bosatsu stands tall with well defined background

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Buddhist Antique

Materials

Stone

Antique 18/19 Century Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar with Flowers Green
Antique 18/19 Century Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar with Flowers Green

Antique 18/19 Century Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar with Flowers Green

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Norasingha, where Norasingha was a minor Buddhist deity-part man, part lion and part deer, residing in the

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Buddhist Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk Table, C. 1900
Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk Table, C. 1900

Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk Table, C. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

, the Dharma, and the Sangha, the means by which a Buddhist takes spiritual refuge. Painted on the

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Early 20th Century Asian Tibetan Buddhist Antique

Materials

Brass

Large and Impressive Silver Centrepiece Vase from Burma
Large and Impressive Silver Centrepiece Vase from Burma

Large and Impressive Silver Centrepiece Vase from Burma

Located in London, GB

This large silver centrepiece vase is an aggrandised version of a type of Buddhist bowl from Burma

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Early 20th Century Burmese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Silver

Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair, 1890
Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair, 1890

Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair, 1890

Located in South Burlington, VT

inside komainu?).[1] They can sometimes be found also at Buddhist temples, nobility residences or even

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Buddhist Antique

Materials

Stone

Tibetan Tiger Rug Panel
Tibetan Tiger Rug Panel

Tibetan Tiger Rug Panel

Located in Milan, IT

, indicating that it may been originally intended as a pillar cover for a Buddhist monastery. I removed them in

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Early 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Buddhist Antique

Japanese Huge Hand-Wrought Iron Auspicious "Kura Door" Decorative Plate
Japanese Huge Hand-Wrought Iron Auspicious "Kura Door" Decorative Plate

Japanese Huge Hand-Wrought Iron Auspicious "Kura Door" Decorative Plate

Located in South Burlington, VT

Found on our most acquisitions trip, here's an impressive decorative accent and rare Buddhist

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19th Century Japanese Edo Buddhist Antique

Materials

Iron

Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century

Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century

Located in Gorssel, GE

older Indian Buddhist traditions. Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lions or shishi

Category

19th Century Chinese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood

Framed Fine Embroidered Second Rank Badge Chinese Qing Dynasty
Framed Fine Embroidered Second Rank Badge Chinese Qing Dynasty

Framed Fine Embroidered Second Rank Badge Chinese Qing Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Buddhist jewels that surround the bird were all done in brilliant metallic threads. Notably, the background

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Buddhist Antique

Materials

Silk

Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair
Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair

Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair

Located in South Burlington, VT

komainu. They can sometimes be found also at Buddhist temples, nobility residences or even private homes

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Buddhist Antique

Materials

Stone

Chinese Export Famille Rose Miniature Faceted Porcelain Vase, 19th Century
Chinese Export Famille Rose Miniature Faceted Porcelain Vase, 19th Century

Chinese Export Famille Rose Miniature Faceted Porcelain Vase, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

applied gilt Buddhist lion mask handles, which add dimensionality and sculptural contrast. The neck is

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Buddhist Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Offering Jar, c. 1350
Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Offering Jar, c. 1350

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Offering Jar, c. 1350

Located in Chicago, IL

, decorated in low relief with Buddhist figures, lotus flowers and animals of the zodiac. A gorgeous, pale

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Minimalist Buddhist Antique

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Small 18/19C Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar Thepphanom with No
Antique Small 18/19C Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar Thepphanom with No

Antique Small 18/19C Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar Thepphanom with No

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

minor Buddhist deity-part man, part lion and part deer, residing in the Himaphan forest, and Thepphanom

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Fine Old Lantern
Japanese Fine Old Lantern

Japanese Fine Old Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Buddhist Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Brocade Kesa Monk's Robe Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Brocade Kesa Monk's Robe Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Brocade Kesa Monk's Robe Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

early Indian Buddhist monks. It is essentially a rectangular cloth originally sewn from patches of rags

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Buddhist Antique

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Antique Japanese Brocade Kesa Monk's Robe Edo Period
Antique Japanese Brocade Kesa Monk's Robe Edo Period

Antique Japanese Brocade Kesa Monk's Robe Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

early Indian Buddhist monks. It is essentially a rectangular cloth originally sewn from patches of rags

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Buddhist Antique

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Japanese Tall Antique Five Elements Stone Pagoda, 10 feet
Japanese Tall Antique Five Elements Stone Pagoda, 10 feet

Japanese Tall Antique Five Elements Stone Pagoda, 10 feet

Located in South Burlington, VT

Pagoda , Last Photo). Stone Details The monumental carved stone Buddhist sculptural five layered tower

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Buddhist Antique

Materials

Granite

Exceptional Single Monumental Covered Urn of Archaic Fung Lei Form
Exceptional Single Monumental Covered Urn of Archaic Fung Lei Form

Exceptional Single Monumental Covered Urn of Archaic Fung Lei Form

Located in Dallas, TX

Surmounted by a Buddhist Lion2, the neck of each is flanked by pierced flanges carved as scrolling

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Serpentine

Japanese Antique Bronze Star Fish Lantern, Hand Made Unique
Japanese Antique Bronze Star Fish Lantern, Hand Made Unique

Japanese Antique Bronze Star Fish Lantern, Hand Made Unique

Located in South Burlington, VT

architecture, it originated in China. In Japan, to¯ro¯ were originally used only in Buddhist temples, where

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Buddhist Antique

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Asian Antique Art Jade Carving Standing Buddha Statue
Asian Antique Art Jade Carving Standing Buddha Statue

Asian Antique Art Jade Carving Standing Buddha Statue

Located in 景德镇市, CN

representation of Eastern culture and Buddhist teachings. This antique jade carving of a standing Buddha is a

Category

19th Century Buddhist Antique

Materials

Jade

Beautiful antique bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha statue from Thailand
Beautiful antique bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha statue from Thailand

Beautiful antique bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

treasure for any admirer of Buddhist art and antiques. Beautiful antique bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha

Category

19th Century Thai Buddhist Antique

Materials

Bronze

Ganharan Stucco Head of a Bodhisattva, 3rd-5th Century
Ganharan Stucco Head of a Bodhisattva, 3rd-5th Century

Ganharan Stucco Head of a Bodhisattva, 3rd-5th Century

Located in Austin, TX

Alexander the Great's Empire, the inhabitants of the Greco-Bactrian Buddhist kingdom preserved Greek culture

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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Hellenistic Buddhist Antique

Materials

Stucco

Rice Bowl and Wine Cup 18th/19th century
Rice Bowl and Wine Cup 18th/19th century

Rice Bowl and Wine Cup 18th/19th century

Located in Sofia, BG

Ramayana epic. The name means “Glory of Rama”. It adapts the Hindu ideas to Buddhist themes and shows the

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18th Century Old Masters Buddhist Antique

Materials

Silver

Edo Period Wooden Antique Buddha Statue / Sculpture Buddha / 1750-1850
Edo Period Wooden Antique Buddha Statue / Sculpture Buddha / 1750-1850

Edo Period Wooden Antique Buddha Statue / Sculpture Buddha / 1750-1850

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

specializes in Buddhist statues. However, it is a Buddha statue that has a very gentle atmosphere and gives a

Category

Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Buddhist Antique

Materials

Cypress

Antique Pair Japanese Satsuma Hand Painted Vase Urns Meiji Period 1868-1912
Antique Pair Japanese Satsuma Hand Painted Vase Urns Meiji Period 1868-1912

Antique Pair Japanese Satsuma Hand Painted Vase Urns Meiji Period 1868-1912

Located in Dublin, Ireland

colours of rich enamels with lavish gilding depicting a continuous scene of Buddhist Figures, Warriors and

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19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guanyin Buddha
Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guanyin Buddha

Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guanyin Buddha

Located in Dallas, TX

imperial dynasty of China ruled by Han Chinese. Guanyin is the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with

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16th Century Chinese Ming Buddhist Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Pearl Sapphire Gold Necklace
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Pearl Sapphire Gold Necklace

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Pearl Sapphire Gold Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

height of hope and faith. Buddhists believe it brings devotion. Today is is the stone of royal wisdom.

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1880s Italian Art Nouveau Buddhist Antique

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Qing Dynasty Chinese Foo Dog Totems
Qing Dynasty Chinese Foo Dog Totems

Qing Dynasty Chinese Foo Dog Totems

Located in New Orleans, LA

word for Buddha, or "fó," and were used at the entrances of Buddhist temples as protectors. Such a

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Buddhist Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Fish Bird Hand-Wrought Iron Lock from Old Tansu Chest
Antique Fish Bird Hand-Wrought Iron Lock from Old Tansu Chest

Antique Fish Bird Hand-Wrought Iron Lock from Old Tansu Chest

Located in South Burlington, VT

or outdoor garden space with this rare Buddhist treasure from Japan which we acquired on our recent

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Early 20th Century Korean Buddhist Antique

Materials

Iron

Ancient Tibetan Tangka - Late 19th Century
Ancient Tibetan Tangka - Late 19th Century

Ancient Tibetan Tangka - Late 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

thangka depicts Tsongkhapa (1357-1419), a Buddhist master who founded the Gelug school; all around, within

Category

Late 19th Century Buddhist Antique

Materials

Gold

19th Century Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra
19th Century Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra

19th Century Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Buddhist traditions. Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha Material : wood 29,1 cm high 17,8 cm wide and 9 cm

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19th Century Burmese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood

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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.