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Thai Bronze Head of a Buddha
Located in Montreal, QC
Thai bronze head of a Buddha standing on a teak base.
Category
Vintage 1970s Thai More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
A Fine Gandharan Head of a Buddha
Located in London, GB
A Fine Gandharan Head of a Buddha
Stucco with ‘earth pigment’
Some old ‘restoration’ to the nose
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antiquities
Materials
Stucco
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
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Stone Head of Buddha, 16th Century
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Antique Thai Sandstone carving of the head of a Buddha, 16 th Century,
Ayuthaya period,
fine hand
Category
Antique 16th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Eye Popping Very Large Imported Gilded and Embellished Buddha Head Wall Art
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sensational eye poppingly glamorous and huge gilded carved wood head of a Buddha that hangs as wall
Category
1990s Vietnamese Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Large Carved Wood Buddha Wall Sculptural Panel
Located in Sheffield, MA
A very large and most impressive carved wood relief of a head of a Buddha. The stunning sculpture
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bronze Part of Buddha Head
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Bronze part of Buddha head mounted on a stand, 15th century.
Great patina.
South East Asia.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Marble Head of Buddha with Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This marble head of Buddha is of Gandhara culture, Pakistan, 6th century. This piece is part of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Other Antiquities
Materials
Marble
19th Century Bronze Head of Buddha
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Not sure of origin. Most likely this head has been removed from its original body. From a great Los
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Stone Buddha’s Head
Located in New York, NY
A master-carved Chinese stone head of Buddha featuring a serene face with Fine sculpted features
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Buddha Head Wall Plaque
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool buddha head wall plaque from Thailand, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Impressive Bronze Head of Buddha on Pedestal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large and imposing cast bronze Buddha head, beautifully mounted on a black base and raised on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Tibetan Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Blanc De Chine Head of Buddha
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Blanc De Chine Head of Buddha
China 20th Century
A fine Chinese Blanc De Chine Head of
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Qing Dynasty Chinese Wood Carved Gilt Figure of a Buddha Head
Located in Dallas, TX
Large gilt Buddha head wood carved 19th century. A very large and powerful carved log buddha bust
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-20th Century Buddha Heads
By Austin Productions
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of mid-20th century plaster Buddha heads on black bases. The size is slightly different on
Category
Vintage 1960s American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Ancient Bronze Head of Buddha, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful ancient bronze head of Buddha, late 19th century.
Good conditions, it rests on a green
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Mounted Bronze Buddha Head
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Small antique bronze bust of Buddha head on solid wood base. The head is heavily distressed and
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head
Located in Chicago, IL
With closed eyes and a gentle expression, this large stone Buddha head brings calm and serenity to
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head
Located in Chicago, IL
With closed eyes and a gentle expression, this large stone Buddha head brings calm and serenity to
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Floating Buddha head Statue - Black
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This Buddha head sculpture is a 3D print contemporary take on the traditional Buddha image.
The
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Old Asian Iron Buddha Head
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This antique iron buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 15 cm
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Carved Wood & Polychrome Temple Fragment Head of Buddha
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite hand carved head of Buddha.
We are not experts so we're guessing this pieces age. Could
Category
Antique 19th Century Nepalese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Glass
Bronze Head of the Buddha, 17th Century, Thailand
Located in Stamford, CT
A Thai bronze head of Buddha, Sukothai period, late 16th-early 17th century. His face with serene
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Antique Early 17th Century Thai Other Busts
Materials
Bronze
Southeast Asian Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head
Located in Chicago, IL
With closed eyes and a gentle expression, this large stone head depicts the Shakyamuni Buddha in
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Vintage Bronze Buddha Head Tabletop Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze Buddha head sculpture on custom base, with verdigris patina, made with the lost
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
13/14thc Thai Stone Buddha Head
Located in Ukiah, CA
13/14thC Thai Stone Buddha Head- Sweet! For many centuries, up until the 13th or 14th centuries, in
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Antiquities
Materials
Stone
The Buddha Head Vase, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
vase of Buddha's head. A bouquet of blue lotus flowers blooms in the oriental still life. Succulent dew
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dvaravati Stucco Buddha Head from Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
adorn the religious buildings.
The piece is mounted and displayed on a wood pedestal. The Buddha head
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Archaistic Antiquities
Materials
Stucco, Wood
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
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stucco
1940s Cast Bronze Sukhothai-Buddha Head on a Grey Granite Base
Located in Berlin, DE
Emanating tranquility and timeless beauty, this 1940s Cast Bronze Sukhothai-Buddha Head rests
Category
Vintage 1940s Thai Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite, Bronze
An Exquisite Antique Buddha Head Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
An gilt and lacquered wood Buddha head with displayed on a metal and Lucite stand. stunning
Category
Antique 18th Century Laotian Archaistic Busts
Materials
Gold Leaf
Andesite Stone Buddha Head from Indonesia
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Andesite stone
Material: wood
69 cm high
39 cm wide and 42 cm deep
Andesite is a very hard volcanic stone
Originating from Indonesia
Hand carved from one block of na...
Category
2010s Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wat Mahathat Buddha Head, Ayutthaya, Thailand
By Michael Kenna
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Michael Kenna is master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential among ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Vintage Bakelite Buddha Head on Rosewood Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool hand carved vintage Buddha head in teal bakelite on a rosewood stand, circa 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Bakelite
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Indian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Thai Wooden Buddha Head Sculpture, 19th Century
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Thai wooden Buddha head, carved with polychrome traces, 19th century
part of a standing Buddha
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Thai Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Large Bronze Buddha Head with Stand Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A impressive bronze Buddha head fragment displayed on wood stand circa late 19th century. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
20th Century Thai Mounted Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Thai Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Limestone Buddha Head, 6th-Century Qi Dynasty
Located in New Orleans, LA
innovation and mastery, a magnificent artistic Golden Age for the region. A similar Buddha head from the same
Category
15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Busts
Materials
Limestone
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 7.88 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Khmer Sandstone Buddha Shiva Head 11th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A sandstone figure head of Shiva Khmer, Baphuon style, circa 11th century. A rare Khmer gray
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Antiquities
Materials
Sandstone
12th Century Khmer Sandstone Buddha Apsara Head
Located in Dallas, TX
A large Cambodian Angkor Wat attributed sandstone head of an Apsara with an ornate flame crown
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Agra Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Magnificent 15thc Thai Buddha Partial Head, from a High-Level or Royal Foundry
Located in Ukiah, CA
Magnificent 15thC Thai Buddha partial head, from a high-level or royal foundry. Originally part of
Category
Antique 16th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 9.75 in W 7.5 in D 6.75 in
Gandharan Small Stucco Buddha Head, Style of Hadda, 5th-6th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely small stucco head of the Buddha, ancient region of Gandhara, probably Hadda, 5th to 6th
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antiquities
Materials
Stucco
Small Thai Chiang Saen Bronze Head of the Buddha, 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A small and charming fragmentary cast bronze Buddha head with traces of gilding and lacquer, Lan Na
Category
Antique 16th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Four Faced Buddha Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool four faced bronze Buddha head sculpture or paperweight, circa 1960s. The piece is in
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Thai Bronze Buddha Head on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning 19th century Thai bronze Buddha head on stand.
From circa 1860-80 and from
Category
Antique 19th Century Thai Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Asian Marble Quan Yin Buddha Bust or Head
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautifully executed hand carved marble buddha head fragment of Quan Yin. The youthful face is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Mounted Objects
Materials
Marble
Lovely Pair of Indonesian Bronzed Buddha Heads Very Decorative Lovely Patina
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of bronzed Indonesian Buddha head statues
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Category
20th Century English Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Granite Buddha Head, Early 1900's, Northern India
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely, peaceful granite Buddha head on wooden base, early 1900's, Utttar Pradesh, Northern India
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Special Large Antique Marble Buddha Head from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
head is 38,5 cm
Provenance : from an old Danish collection
Is mounted on a custom-made, solid steal
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Thai Gilt Bronze Figure of a Seated Buddha
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Thai Gilt Bronze Figure of a Seated Buddha, depicted with legs crossed in the virasana position
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Antique Tibetan Cast Iron Buddha Head With Polychrome Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tibet, 19th century or earlier.
A heavy and large scale buddha head made of cast iron. The head
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Busts
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
20th Century Thai Metal, Walnut Buddha Head, Vintage Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-grey, vintage Mid-Century Modern Thai buddha head made of hand crafted metal, in good
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Gilt Metal Buddha Head
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a Chinese antique gilt metal Buddha head from Shan Xi, China. This Buddha Head is made from
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Contemporary buddha head sculpture - painted in turquoise car paint
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Buddha sculpture is made of ceramic covered with glossy car paint. It is part of an
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
H 10.24 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Contemporary buddha head sculpture - painted in yellow car paint
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Buddha sculpture is made of ceramic covered with glossy car paint. It is part of an
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
H 10.24 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic head of a buddha available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, stone and bronze, every head of a buddha was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer head of a buddha, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A head of a buddha, designed in the Rococo, Folk Art or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one head of a buddha that is appealing in its simplicity, but Johann Joachim Kändler produced versions that are worth a look.
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- Are Buddha heads disrespectful?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- How do I identify my Buddha?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are 28 buddhas in buddhism, with “Buddha” referring to someone who has achieved enlightenment and thus escaped the cycle of death and rebirth.
- How do I choose a Buddha statue?1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020A 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, 2022The 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.
- What do Buddha statues mean?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- Is Buddha Chinese or Japanese?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The Buddha's origins are Chinese, but Buddhism has since made its way to Japan and, later, Korea.Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021Gautama 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.
- Are Buddha statues Chinese?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022China 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, 2022What 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, 2022The 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.
- What is a head bust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A head bust is a sculpted part of the human figure showing only the person’s head and neck. Sometimes sculptors may also include a portion of the chest and shoulders. It is considered by some to be the most intimate form of sculpture. On 1stDibs, you can find antique and vintage head busts.
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- 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.
PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020Most 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, 2022Identifying 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.
- What are Sicilian Moor heads?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sicilian Moor heads, also known as “teste di moro,” are ceramic vases that originated in Sicily. Moor heads come in pairs — one is the head of a man and the other is the head of a woman. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary Sicilian Moor heads from some of the world’s top sellers.
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