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A Heavy Cast Gilded Bronze Right Hand of the Buddha Shakyamuni
Located in London, GB
A Heavy Cast Gilded Bronze Right Hand of the Buddha Shakyamuni Showing the gesture of meditation
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of Thai Bronze Hands of the Buddha, Abhaya and Vitarka Mudras
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant pair of bronze hands of the Buddha displaying two ritual gestures, the Abhaya mudra, which
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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Tibetan Gilt Bronze Arm of the Buddha, Early 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A stunningly graceful life-sized arm and hand of the Buddha, Tibet, late 18th or early 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Mandalay Style Gilt Lacquered Buddha & Red Lacquer Covered Baluster Vase
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
high x 3 1/2" inches in diameter. The right hand of the Buddha is missing, otherwise, both in good
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20th Century Burmese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Tibetan Thangka of Amitabha Buddha Hand Painted Gilded
Located in Somis, CA
One of our finest hand painted Tibetan Thangkas from Nepal. This extraordinary Thangka depicts 108
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2010s Nepalese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Polished Bronze Buddha Hand
Located in New York, NY
A polished dark bronze Buddha hand sculpture, contemporary. Dharmchakra Mudra, the traditional
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2010s Thai Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Polished Bronze Buddha Hand
Polished Bronze Buddha Hand
H 11.25 in W 23.5 in D 12 in
Chinese antique stone Buddha head/Before the 19th century/Buddha statue/ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Buddha head made in China. It dates from before the 19th century and may be even
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Stone Figure of Buddhas' Kasyapa
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, an authentic antique hand-carved and hand-painted limestone temple figure of the venerable
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Thai Sandstone Carving of the Head of A Buddha Image
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Thai Sandstone Carving of the Head of A Buddha Image, Ayutthaya, 15th Century. This sculpture has
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Large Antique Asian Wood Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, the Buddha with his right hand resting on his knee, the left possibly holding a Musical Instrument
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Antique 19th Century Asian Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha on a square base, the left hand is in
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Antique Hand Carved Stump Buddha Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese Antique Carved stump Happy Buddha Statuary is 100% hand made and hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

16th Century Thai Ayutthaya Sandstone Torso of the Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely carved sandstone torso of the Buddha, Ayutthaya period (1350-1767), Thailand. Wonderfully
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Antique 16th Century Thai Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of the Infant Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
Siddhartha, who would grow up to become the Buddha, is portrayed standing, one hand pointing to the sky, the
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Hand Carved Marble Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning midcentury large hand carved marble Buddha head with exceptional detail. A beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Gandharan Stucco Head of the Buddha, 3rd-5th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Greco-Buddhist stucco head of the Buddha, ancient region of Gandhara, circa 3rd-5th
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stucco

Antique Thai Bronze Buddha Hand Fragment, Absence of Fear
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Thai Bronze Hand Fragment, from a life size standing Buddha image in the abhaya mudra, the
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Antique 18th Century Thai Other Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Thai Bronze Buddha's Hand, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century Buddha's hand sculpture from Thailand is finely cast of bronze with lifelike
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Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Minimalist Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Thai Bronze Buddha's Hand, c. 1850
Thai Bronze Buddha's Hand, c. 1850
H 11.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Hand Carved Oriental Shan Style Buddha Head
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A fine example of a hand carved solid wood Oriental Buddha head, in overall good condition, hand
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20th Century Thai Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Thai Bronze Buddha's Hand, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century Buddha's hand sculpture from Thailand is finely cast of bronze with lifelike
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Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Minimalist Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Thai Bronze Buddha's Hand, c. 1850
Thai Bronze Buddha's Hand, c. 1850
H 11.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Hand-Carved Sandstone Buddha Head, from Thailand
Located in New York, NY
A Sandstone Buddha Head, hand-carved in Thailand. Late 20th Century. Intricately crafted, with a
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Vintage 1980s Thai Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Buddha Lamps in the Style of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New Rochelle, NY
A fine pair of Buddha lamps in the style of James Mont with walnut base in superb condition. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hand-Carved Soapstone "Happy Buddha" Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice hand-carved soapstone "Happy Buddha" sculpture , circa 1970s. The piece is in very
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Mid-20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Fine Antique Hand-Carved Tibetan Sitting Buddha
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional antique Buddha made of hand-carved marble and in some parts has the original gold leaf
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Vintage 1910s Tibetan Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

19th Century Burmese Shan State Marble Head of the Buddha
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This small marble head of the Buddha is from the Shan States of Burma and carved from white marble
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

A Stucco Torso of the Buddha, Gandhara, 4th-5th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Torso of the Buddha, Gandhara. Ancient Gandhara is located in the rugged foothills of the Himalayas in
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Medieval Antiquities

Materials

Stucco

Gandharan Column Capital Fragment with an Image of the Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
leaves surrounding an image of the Buddha seated in in meditation, his hands in dhyana mudra, a halo
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Hellenistic Sculptures

Materials

Schist

Mid 19th Century Buddha Hand on a Stand
Located in New York, NY
Once an original part of a Mid-19th Century Buddha wood sculpture from Thailand, this reclaimed
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Antique 1830s Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Limestone Head of the Buddha, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sensitively carved limestone monumental head of the Buddha, China, mid-20th century. The large
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Busts

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Limestone

Pair of Thai Bronze Buddha Hands Fragments Repurposed as Bookends
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of Thai Bronze Buddha Hands Fragments repurposed as bookends. The bronze fragments are
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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Thai Bronze Buddha Hands Fragments Repurposed as Bookends
Pair of Thai Bronze Buddha Hands Fragments Repurposed as Bookends
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H 11.42 in W 11.82 in D 3.15 in
Lapis Lazuli Buddha Statue Hand Carved 6 lbs
Located in Somis, CA
statue exudes an aura of peace and tranquility, portraying Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha. His round
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Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Large Vintage Buddha Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large vintage hand-carved from one piece of solid wood Buddha mask with gold leaf embellished lotus
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1990s Balinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Wood

Large Vintage Buddha Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask
Large Vintage Buddha Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask
H 27.56 in W 16.54 in D 10.24 in
Three Mini Buddha Statues - Black, Gold and Grey, hand-painted Plexiglas Buddhas
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This Plexiglas Buddha trio is a set of 3 Mini bu statues in Gold (medium), black (mini) and grey
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plexiglass, Acrylic

Fine and Large Asian Carved and Gilt Statue of the Buddha
Located in Bridgeport, CT
accuracy as the Buddha Figure presents exceptionally well.
Category

20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Top of The Buddha's Head
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden top of the Buddha's head, with gilded gold. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Embroidered Panels of Buddhas
Located in Norton, MA
Antique pair of embroidered panels of Buddhas, presenting Buddha appears in two different forms
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Early 20th Century Textiles

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood

Hand Cast Brass Thai Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ethereal cast brass Thai Buddha head having gorgeous patina and meticulous detail. The closed eyes
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Vintage 1960s Thai Busts

Materials

Brass

Hand Painted Buddha Thangka with 24K Gold
Located in TRUMBULL, CT
This Buddha thangka is hand painted on canvas with 24k gold. The shimmering of real gold on black
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Hand Painted Tibetan Thangka Painting Buddha Shakyamuni White Gold
Located in Somis, CA
An exquisitely hand painted Tibetan Thangka by one of our master artists in Nepal featuring Buddha
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2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Wood, Paint

Stunning All Hand Carved Coromandel Sculpture of Sitting Buddha Amida on Lotus
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique on the worldwide web. This beautifully excecuted sitting Buddha of infinate light is
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Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

5-7thC Thai Mon Buddha- Of the Earliest S.E.Asian Bronze Buddha Types-Very Large
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very early SE Asian Mon Buddha--probably 6thC. Extremely rare to find in such a large size (the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Overscale Vintage Hand-Carved Asian Buddha Statue, Vitarka Teaching Mudra
Located in Miami, FL
Overscale Vintage Hand-Carved Asian Buddha Statue Offered for sale is an impressive and
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Painted Polychrome "Laughing Buddha" Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
. Meaning of happiness and abundance, this antique Buddha sculpture was hand carved in Asia, circa 1850
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Asian Hand Carved Giltwood Golden Buddha Sculpture/Statue
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience serenity and opulence with this Golden Buddha Giltwood Sculpture. Meticulously hand
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20th Century Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italy Murano Large Unique Hand blown Glass Meditation Buddha, Signoretto
Located in South Burlington, VT
hand blown glass seated Meditating Buddha It is a rare one-of-a-kind sculpture executed in amber color
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Mid-20th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass

Hand Carved Wooden Buddha Head Bust Statue Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Find tranquility in the Wooden Buddha Head Bust Statue Sculpture. Hand-carved with meticulous
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20th Century Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Framed Hand Painted Life History of Buddha Thangka on Canvas 24K Gold
Located in TRUMBULL, CT
This professionally framed "Life History of Buddha" thangka is hand painted on canvas with 24K real
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1980s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Framed Hand Painted Life History of Buddha Thangka on Canvas 24k Gold
Located in TRUMBULL, CT
This professionally framed "Life History of Buddha" thangka is hand painted on canvas with 24K real
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1990s Other Art Style More Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Framed Hand Painted on Canvas Life History of Buddha Thangka 24K Gold
Located in TRUMBULL, CT
This framed "Life History of Buddha" thangka is hand painted on canvas with 24K real gold
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1990s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Canvas

Large Cast Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture on Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
patina. A vintage oversized Thai bronze sculpture cast bronze of Buddha right hand sculpture in
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Mid-20th Century South Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

James Mont Hand-Carved Hollywood Regency Buddha Lamp
By James Mont
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hand carved Buddha with plaster details. The lamp features lovely details in gold patina
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Thai Sandstone Torso of Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
of Buddha. Comprised of elegant curves and soft lines, the details of diaphanous robes draped over
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Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Thai Sandstone Torso of Buddha
Thai Sandstone Torso of Buddha
H 31.5 in W 27 in D 12 in
Chinese Gilt Limestone Stele of Maitreya Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricate limestone stele of a standing buddha likely depicts Maitreya, the Buddha of the
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Antique Buddha Pair and Stand Hand Carved Wood and Hand Painted Red and Gilded
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair of Buddha and stand comprised of hand carved wood. Hand painted red underlay has been
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Two Chinese Kangxi '18th C.' Porcelain Fruit Stands, Buddhas Hand & Pomegranates
Located in New York, NY
Two fantastic and rare Chinese Kangxi Period porcelain fruit stands, Representing Buddhas Hand
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Antique 1710s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Asian Gilt Bronze Sitting Buddha Statue with Gesture of Both Hands on Legs
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This solemn Asian Gilt Bronze Sitting Buddha Statue with Gesture of Both Hands on Legs is nice and
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Antique 19th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Set of 5 Antique Wood Buddha Statues
Located in Somis, CA
wood, with hand painted details and raised adornments on garments. Remanent of original gildings. These
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of 5 Antique Wood Buddha Statues
Set of 5 Antique Wood Buddha Statues
H 8 in W 4.5 in D 3.75 in
Hand Painted History Buddha Thangka with 24 Karat Gold
Located in TRUMBULL, CT
Hand painted thangka with 24K real gold by highly skilled artist. This elaborated painting shows
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

20th Century Japanese Carved Bone Okimono Carved Figure of the Seated Buddha
Located in Central England, GB
20th Century Japanese carved bone okimono carved figure of the seated buddha. This interesting
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20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bone

Unframed Hand Painted Life History of Buddha Thangka on Canvas with 24K Gold
Located in TRUMBULL, CT
aesthetically for any viewer. The thangka painting of the Life of Buddha narrates the most relevant episodes of
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style More Art

Materials

Mixed Media

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Hands Of The Buddha For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hands of the buddha for your home. Frequently made of metal, stone and wood, every hands of the buddha was constructed with great care. There are 1497 variations of the antique or vintage hands of the buddha you’re looking for, while we also have 29 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a hands of the buddha — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A hands of the buddha is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, folk art and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made hands of the buddha over the years, but those crafted by Aldo Londi, Asian Style and Bitossi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for a hands of the buddha at 1stDibs is $2,205, while they’re typically $48 on the low end and $315,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Hands Of The Buddha
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The Buddha's origins are Chinese, but Buddhism has since made its way to Japan and, later, Korea.
    Lotus Gallery
    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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    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.

  • 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.
  • PAGODA RED
    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.

  • 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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, each and every Fornasetti design is hand made and hand painted. The colors are expertly applied by painters, ensuring no two items are alike. You’ll find a variety of Fornasetti designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A hand mirror is usually called exactly that — a hand mirror. It’s a small and portable mirror that can be held in hand and carried around conveniently in a purse or bag. Some hand mirrors are considered valuable collectibles and can be quite expensive, depending on the design and period. Find a collection of antique and vintage hand mirrors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can wear bracelets on either wrist, but most people prefer to wear bracelets on their non-dominant hand so that the bracelets don't get in the way of doing things like writing.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hand hooked rug is handmade using a hook device. As a result they have small knots of hooked wool, differing from hand-knotted or hand-tufted rugs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    There are many types of handheld fans – it is a matter of preference. A handheld fan has a flat surface and is used to create airflow by waving it back and forth Typically, these are paper folding fans with slats that may be closed when not in use. They can also be made from quills or feathers. Choose from an assortment of handheld fans on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Rings on the right hand are generally associated with love and creativity. In most Western cultures, rings worn on the left hand indicate that the wearer is married.