$731Sale Price|20% Off
Buddha statuette in green jade
Located in Milano, IT
Dive into the serene world of spiritual art with this exquisite jade Buddha statue, dating back to the mid-20th century.
Jade
$731Sale Price|20% Off
Small Buddha Statue in white jade
Located in Milano, IT
This polished white jade sculpture depicts the Buddha Budai, also known as the Laughing Buddha, in a posture radiating joy and serenity.
Jade
$731Sale Price|20% Off
The Laughing Buddha Statue, Budai
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the world of serenity and abundance with this exquisite Budai, the Laughing Buddha statue. Crafted from a uniquely patterned green material, this statue captures ...
Jade
Vintage Hand-Carved Chinese Celadon Jade Statue, Laughing Buddha
Located in London, GB
Vintage hand-carved Chinese Celadon Jade statue laughing Buddha centred in boulder, the upper figure is the Luohan Asita.
Jade
Unavailable
H 4.59 in W 2.74 in D 1.72 in
Natural Jade Jadeite Laughing Travel Buddha Asian Decorative Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
Natural Type A Jadeite stunning Buddha statue. A passionate piece of traditional Buddhist Chinese Art, handmade by local masters.
Jade
Unavailable
H 2.52 in W 2.29 in D 3.55 in
Black Jade Guanyin Bodhisattva Female Buddha Asian Art Carved Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
Carved with extreme detail by fantastic local artists which transform raw stones into unique art works. Inspired by legends about Guan Yin worshipped as the “Goddess of Mercy”, who f...
Jade
20th Century Bowenite Statue of Siddhartha Gautama
Located in London, GB
A Chinese carved jade statue of a seated Buddha holding a pot, eyes closed, a flaming lappet behind, The Shakyamuni Buddha, better known as Siddhartha Gautama, is often depicted s...
Jade
Asian Antique Art Jade Carving Standing Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Asian antique jade carving standing Buddha statue is a magnificent example of Eastern artistry.
Jade
Jade and Glass Buddha Head Statue
Located in Sarasota, FL
This extra large jade and glass Buddha head is amazing beautiful face having long ears and "knots" to the top use in the garden or onside making a statement!
Jade
Carved Chinese White Jade Buddha Statue
Located in SOMIS, CA
This beautiful sculpture features Buddha with the most serene face. He holds a single lotus which symbolizes peace and harmony. This piece has an artistic design that is unique t...
Sold
H 2.8 in W 1.26 in D 0.56 in
Carved Jade Pendant Natural Jadeite Jade Buddhist Statue Asian Art Female Buddha
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
Important acquisition in the late 1970s in Hong Kong. This gentil gemstone offers a passionate colour in a precious way. Carved with extreme detail by fantastic local artists which t...
Jade
Blanc de Chine Porcelain Buddha Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
A Dehua figure of Buddha, Qing dynasty, early 18th century.
Porcelain
$998
H 8.25 in W 7.38 in D 5.65 in
CHINA REPUBLICAN 20th Century Buddha Statue In Porcelain Zeng Long Sheng Mark
Located in Miami, FL
A China republic seated Buddha in porcelain. This is a beautiful antique devotive figure of a seated happy Buddha created in the China Republic back in the early 20th-century, circa...
Enamel
Fine Dehua, Blanc de Chine, Quan Yin Porcelain Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Blanc de chine porcelain seated figure of Quan Yin. Qing dynasty. Kangxi period.
Porcelain
Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Buddha Statue, circa 14th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine late Yuan to early Ming Chinese terracotta gilt and polychrome painted Buddha figure, he is dressed in thick robes, his hair arranged in typical early song or Yuan dynast...
Terracotta
$2,025
H 12.21 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Blanc de Chine Guanyin Porcelain Figure, 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
An elegant antique Chinese Blanc de Chine porcelain figure of Guanyin, the Buddhist bodhisattva traditionally associated with compassion and mercy. The figure dates to the Qing dynas...
Porcelain
Ivory Patina Buddha Statue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Calming Buddha in Ivory Patina Finish. Gorgeous soft color on the Buddha to add a Zen feeling to your Design Project. A wonderful accessory.
Acrylic
Budai Buddha fine wood carving
Located in Milano, IT
This fascinating Budai, finely carved from noble wood, represents one of the most beloved and symbolic figures in the Buddhist pantheon. The sculpture depicts Budai, often known as t...
Wood
Large Antique Asian Wood Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very large antique Asian wood carving of the iconic Laughing Buddha. The sculpture has great form, the Buddha with his right hand resting on his knee, the left possibly holding a M...
Wood
$5,250Sale Price|30% Off
H 23 in W 13 in D 9 in
Hand-Carved Amitabha Buddha Statue, Tang Style, 20th Century China
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful hand carved stone statue of Buddha Amitabha. Seated in dhyanasana, Buddha wears a robe elegantly draped over his body and gathered around his ankles. Finely depicted face...
Stone
Seated Laughing Jolly Bronze Buddha Sculpture, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, gem of a piece. The piece has a beautiful feel and heft to it. The laughing or jolly Buddha is known in China as Budai or Putai, Bodai in Vietnamese, and Hotei in Japane...
Bronze
$1,500
H 15.95 in W 6.38 in D 3.94 in
Antique Chinese stone Buddha statue / before the 19th century / Tathagata
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a seated stone Buddha statue believed to have been made in China. While its date of creation is unclear, the weathering of the stone surface, surface wear, and texture formed...
Stone
$4,531Sale Price|47% Off
H 34 in W 16 in D 8 in
Hand-Carved Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue, Tang Style, China
Located in Somis, CA
A beautifully carved stone Buddha, radiating serenity and quiet strength. Seated in the classic lotus position with hands resting in meditation mudra, the figure embodies stillness a...
Stone
$1,586
H 19.69 in W 11.03 in D 5.91 in
Huge 20C Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha Great Carving
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Huge and beautifully carved statue of a Laughing Buddha. Nice artifact as home decoration. Condition Damage to 1 of the hands, part eye seems restuck (nicely done) and 1 frit/chi...
Wood
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 good vintage condition a few small chips at the base and measures 3.5"W x 2.5"D x 4"H...
Soapstone
Hand Carved Meerschaum Chinese Sitting Buddha on Wood Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A true gem of a work. Wonderfully carved and detailed. We haven't come across another work quite like it. We are unsure of age so are simply listing it as 20th century but could b...
Wood
$962
H 7.88 in W 14.38 in D 7.88 in
Large ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description China, finely carved wooden Laughing Buddha in laying position. Seated on a matching stand. Condition Some age signs like cracks and 2 or 3 fritspots. Size: 365 mm d...
Wood
Chinese spinach jade carving of Hotai Buddha
Located in New York, NY
The Hotai is also known as the Laughing Buddha.
Jade
Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.
In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.
From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.
Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.
Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.