How do I choose a Buddha statue?

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.

What do Buddha statues mean?

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.

What is the purpose of Buddha statues?

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.

Are Buddha statues Chinese?

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.

Is it good luck to have a buddha statue?

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.

How do I identify an antique Buddha statue?

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.

What are the different types of Buddha statues?

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.

Meditating Buddha Statue

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Vintage 1930s Statues

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Buddha Burmese Buddhist Statue, 1930

$1,728

H 18 in W 15 in D 10 in

Northern Thai Lan Na Bronze Buddha Seated in Meditation, 15th-16th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A lovely northern Thai cast bronze seated meditating Buddha statue with shell inlaid eyes, style of

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Antique 16th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Northern Thai Lan Na Bronze Buddha Seated in Meditation, 15th-16th Century

$6,500

H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in

18-19th Century Bronze Naga Meditating Bronze Buddha Statue

Located in Kastrup, DK

protection for the meditating Buddha during a mighty rainstorm.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Burmese Other Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

18-19th Century Bronze Naga Meditating Bronze Buddha Statue

$1,843

H 15.36 in W 10.24 in D 2.76 in

Vintage Carved Stone Meditating Buddha Head Statue Bust on Wood Plinth 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

Heavy carved stone Buddha head sculpture / statue featuring curling hair, elongated ears, closed

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Busts

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Stone

Vintage Carved Stone Meditating Buddha Head Statue Bust on Wood Plinth 12"

$1,200 Sale Price

20% Off

H 11.5 in W 6.25 in D 7 in

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A Magnificent Thai Gilt Bronze Figure Of Meditating Buddha

Located in Greenwich, CT

A magnificent large Thai, Ratnakosin style, gold gilt bronze figure of Buddha, seated in diamond

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Antique 19th Century Thai Statues

A Magnificent Thai Gilt Bronze Figure Of Meditating Buddha

H 29 in

Ebonized Terracotta Meditating Shakyamuni Buddha Head Statue, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Ebonized terracotta head sculpture features meditating Shakyamuni Buddha, 20th century. Measures

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20th Century Chinese Religious Items

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Terracotta

Ebonized Terracotta Meditating Shakyamuni Buddha Head Statue, 20th Century

H 13 in W 7 in L 13 in

A Large Thai Gilt Broze Statue Of Buddha In Meditating Pose

Located in Greenwich, CT

A large Thai gilt bronze statue of Buddha in meditating pose, intricate detail, benevolent

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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures

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Ormolu, Bronze

A Large Thai Gilt Broze Statue Of Buddha In Meditating Pose

H 37 in W 29 in D 20 in

Fine 17th Century Northern Thai Bronze Statue of a Meditating Buddha

Located in Torino, IT

Fine Northern Thai bronze statue of a meditating Buddha, Lan Na school, seated in the cross-legged

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Antique 1640s Thai Sculptures

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Bronze

Fine 17th Century Northern Thai Bronze Statue of a Meditating Buddha

H 16.34 in W 11.23 in D 6.7 in

Meditating Buddha statue

Located in Pasadena, TX

This meditating sculpture of Buddha is cast in concrete. A great addition to your garden or patio

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Late 20th Century Indonesian Statues

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Cement

Meditating Buddha statue

H 18 in W 14 in D 9 in

Vintage Naga Meditating Buddha Statue

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Naga Meditating Buddha Statue. In Buddhism and Hinduism, Naga is the Sanskrit word for a

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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Resin

Vintage Naga Meditating Buddha Statue

H 5 in W 3 in D 1.75 in

Large Thai Gold Gilt Bronze Statue of a Meditating Buddha

Located in Greenwich, CT

A large refined and elegant gold gilt bronze statue of meditating Buddha, benevolent facial

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Antique 19th Century Thai Religious Items

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Bronze

Large Thai Gold Gilt Bronze Statue of a Meditating Buddha

H 31 in W 26 in D 13 in

Large Bronze Nepalese Buddha Statue Buddhist Meditate Dhyanasana

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Gorgeous large bronze Nepalese Buddha statue. At almost three feet tall good size to this

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Vintage 1980s More Furniture and Collectibles

Large Bronze Nepalese Buddha Statue Buddhist Meditate Dhyanasana

H 35 in W 35 in D 20 in

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Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful Japanese Buddhist portable traveling zushi shrine altar with Amida Buddha (Amitabha) concealed inside the folded wood doors. This work dates back to the late Meiji/ E...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar

$795

H 8.25 in W 4 in D 3 in

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Figurative Sculptures

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Copper, Brass

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900

$580

H 5.5 in W 5 in D 2 in

Himalayan Buddha, 7724

Located in Ukiah, CA

Unusual Himalayan Buddha. Early style with good Age- hard to date or place, but 19thC at least and from the Himalayan region. Sits 2 3/8 inches tall, 3.5 inches on custom stand. Beau...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Antiquities

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Bronze

Himalayan Buddha, 7724

$1,500

H 2.5 in W 1.5 in D 1 in

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Bishamonten, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous Japanese red lacquer traveling shrine (zushi) protects a miniature statue of Bishamonten, the Buddhist God of Warfare here depicted as an armor-clad warrior. A fearsome...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Bishamonten, c. 1800

$3,280

H 7 in W 6 in D 4.5 in

18th century Special antique Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Special antique Burmese Buddha statue Material : lacquerware 99,5 cm high 57,5 cm wide and 38 cm deep With traces of 24 krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra 18th cent...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

18th century Special antique Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$10,735

H 39.18 in W 22.64 in D 14.97 in

Thai Lopburi Cast Bronze Seated Buddha, 13th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine early Thai Lopburi figure of a crowned and adorned Buddha, cast bronze, mid-13th century. The unusual figure of the Buddha sits in virasana upon a stylized lotus pedestal. He...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Thai Lopburi Cast Bronze Seated Buddha, 13th Century

$4,200

H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 2.25 in

Torso maschile in marmo bianco di Carrara - Discoforo

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Scultura, Torso maschile, arte classica, arte greca, Torso, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica, torso antico, torso discoforo Torso maschile scolpito su bellissimo marmo bianco ...

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1990s European Classical Greek Busts

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Marble

Torso maschile in marmo bianco di Carrara - Discoforo

$3,423

H 17.72 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in

Brushed Stainless Steel Dining Table Base/ Pedestal Column, French 1970's

Located in North Miami, FL

This amazing brushed stainless steel column/ pedestal base which can also be used as a dining table base by adding a custom thick round glass. The beautiful finish is modern and ind...

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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brushed Stainless Steel Dining Table Base/ Pedestal Column, French 1970's

$4,800

H 28.5 in Dm 24 in

Italian Marble Head on Wooden Base, circa 1800

Located in Dallas, TX

This is an antique Italian carved marble head of a young man in a Greco/Roman helmet on a wooden base. The sculptor has adeptly portrayed his countenance as wide eyed innocence. The ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

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Marble, Iron

Italian Marble Head on Wooden Base, circa 1800

$1,800

H 11 in W 5 in D 5.25 in

Khmer Buddha Naga Art, Bronze, Angkor Period, 12 Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Bronze Buddha wearing the monastic garment. It sits on the coiled naga whose body forms the three spirals. The seven heads of the serpent form a canopy to protect Buddha during medit...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Khmer Buddha Naga Art, Bronze, Angkor Period, 12 Century

$1,771

H 5.12 in W 1.58 in D 1.38 in

1947 Steffen Syrach-Larsen, 16 Solid Wood Chairs, Patinated Leather Upholstery

By Gustav Bertelsen, Steffen Syrach-Larsen

Located in London, GB

1947 Steffen Syrach-Larsen 16 solid wood chairs sold individually. Price includes reupholstery in aniline leather to be selected by purchaser. Made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen. ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

1947 Steffen Syrach-Larsen, 16 Solid Wood Chairs, Patinated Leather Upholstery

$1,866 Sale Price / item

25% Off

H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in

Colourful Tiffany Stained Glass Table Lamp Art Deco Style, 1970s

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

Big Tiffany table lamp with colourful stained glass shade. The base is made out of metal and the shade is made from acrylic. The stained glass creates a beautiful light effect. The s...

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20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

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Metal

Colourful Tiffany Stained Glass Table Lamp Art Deco Style, 1970s

$490

H 17.72 in Dm 14.57 in

Early 20th Century Smiths Astral 'Great Britain' Shipboard Clock, circa 1930s

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Early 20th century Smiths Astral [Great Britain] shipboard brass clock, circa 1930. A brass case with inset beveled glass panel that reveals a silvertone clock face with black enamel...

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Vintage 1930s English Industrial Nautical Objects

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Brass

Early 20th Century Smiths Astral 'Great Britain' Shipboard Clock, circa 1930s

$1,465

H 4 in Dm 10 in

Small Tibetan Seated Buddha from Bronze, c. 1850

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderful Tibetan bronze seated buddha on a lotus pedestal from the 19th century. This buddha features a lovely age related patina as well as rich detailing.

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Other Metalwork

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Bronze

Small Tibetan Seated Buddha from Bronze, c. 1850

$332 Sale Price

20% Off

H 5.52 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in

Set of 6 Original Antique Prints After William Hogarth, "Marriage A La Mode"

By William Hogarth

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful set of Hogarth prints This is the " Marriage A La Mode " series typical of the satirical/political artwork of Hogarth Steel engravings Published by Jones & Co., Temple ...

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Antique 1840s English Rococo Prints

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Paper

Set of 6 Original Antique Prints After William Hogarth, "Marriage A La Mode"

$180 / set

H 8 in W 10.5 in D 0.07 in

Antique English Large Tunbridge Box With Marquetry Inlay

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An antique English Tunbridge box with geometric inlay, hinged lid, red velvet interior, felted bottom and comes with working key. The box with a diamond form inlaid medallion flanked...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Velvet, Wood

Antique English Large Tunbridge Box With Marquetry Inlay

$535

H 4.88 in W 9.75 in D 6.63 in

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Meditating Buddha Statue For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal meditating buddha statue for your home. Each meditating buddha statue for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and organic material. There are many kinds of the meditating buddha statue you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each meditating buddha statue bearing folk art hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Meditating Buddha Statue?

Prices for a meditating buddha statue start at $195 and top out at $13,236 with the average selling for $1,669.

Questions About Meditating Buddha Statue

How do I choose a Buddha statue?
1 Answer
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.
What do Buddha statues mean?
1 Answer
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.
What is the purpose of Buddha statues?
1 Answer
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.
Are Buddha statues Chinese?
1 Answer
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.
Is it good luck to have a buddha statue?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify an antique Buddha statue?
1 Answer
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.
What are the different types of Buddha statues?
1 Answer
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.