Chinese Ming Style Bronze Metal Seated Buddha
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive Chinese bronze metal Buddha sculpture depicted sitting. Beautifully crafted in the Ming
20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Metal, Bronze
Chinese Ming Style Bronze Metal Seated Buddha
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive Chinese bronze metal Buddha sculpture depicted sitting. Beautifully crafted in the Ming
Metal, Bronze
Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of the Infant Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and unusual Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze figure of the Buddha as an infant. The young Prince
Bronze
Antique Bronze Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
An antique Chinese bronze Buddha sculpture. Buddha is seated in dhyana asana (lotus position) upon
Bronze
$2,550Sale Price|28% Off
H 23 in W 15 in D 11 in
Large Gilt Bronze Buddha Young Shakyimuni Statue 31 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
The magnificent 31 lb bronze Buddha statue, crafted in the Ming dynasty style, captivates with its
Bronze
Ayutthaya Lacquered And Gilt Bronze Buddha Head 15th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Ayutthaya Lacquered and Gilt Copper Bronze Buddha Head Circa 15th Century A beautifully
Bronze
$8,500
H 5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Five Chinese Bronze Lohan Heads (Ming/Early Qing), Expressive and Well Cast
Located in Ukiah, CA
This rare and visually powerful set of five bronze Lohan (Arhat) heads dates to the 17th–18th
Bronze
Magnificent, Antique, Large, Gilt Bronze Buddha with Halo
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is just a spectacular, large gilt bronze Buddha with a headdress or halo that contains an
Bronze
Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guanyin Buddha
Located in Dallas, TX
A Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guanyin. The Goddess of Mercy is shown seated in
Bronze
Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Buddha
Located in Astoria, NY
A sculpture of Buddha in gilt bronze. The piece sits with legs crossed and holds a censer.
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Bronze Earth Buddha on Lotus Seat
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful bronze Buddha in the style of Ming dynasty Yong Le Period. Seated in dhyanasana on a
Bronze
18th Century Shakyamuni Bronze Buddha Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
A gilt and lacquered Tibeto- Chinese bronze figure of Buddha, 18th century. The figure is shown
Bronze
18th Century Chinese Qing Bronze Buddha Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
A 18th century or earlier Provincial large bronze figure of Buddha at 10 inches. His gaze downward
Bronze
15th-16th Century Thai Ayutthaya Bronze Buddha
Located in Dallas, TX
A bronze seated figure of Buddha Statue Thailand, Ayutthaya period, 15th-16th century (early Ming
Bronze
Large Gilt Bronze Buddha Young Shakyimuni Statue 29 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 29 lb, 23" tall, bronze Buddha statue in Ming dynasty style. Hi face a young Shakyamuni
Bronze
Antique Bronze Bust of Buddha, Thailand Ayutthaya, circa 18th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This is a finely modeled and perfectly casted dark green patinated bust of Buddha. He has a serene
Bronze
18th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze of Yama Dharmaraja Buddha
Located in Dallas, TX
A gilt bronze Buddha figure of a Wrathful Deity 18th century (Darmaraja) Dharmaraja, the original
Bronze
Ming Bronze Seated Buddha, circa 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late Ming dynasty, this 17th century bronze figure depicts the historical Buddha
Bronze
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H 13.5 in W 5.5 in D 4.25 in
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Seated Protection Buddha Statue 1600
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Chinese Ming dynasty gilt bronze statue of the Buddha, circa 1600. The bronze
Bronze
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H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Late Ming 16th-17th Century Chinese Tibetan Gilt Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha
Located in Dallas, TX
Ming 15th-16th century Chinese Tibetan partial gilt bronze Siddhārtha Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha
Bronze
Antique Bronze Earth Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful antique bronze Earth Buddha. The Buddha has a traditional Tang full face and very
Bronze
Large and Fine Antique Bronze Buddha
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely cast bronze statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Gautama Buddha, in a double-lotus
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Chinese Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha Statue
Located in Portland, OR
Antique 18th century Chinese bronze Shakyamuni Buddha Statue. The statue finely modeled as Buddha
Bronze
Buddha
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Unknown Title: Buddha Medium: Bronze Sculpture Size: 15 x 12 x 10.5 in.
Bronze
Ming Bronze Buddha Head
Located in New York, NY
A large bronze Buddha head form the Ming Period with outstanding patina. Fully formed in the round
Bronze
Ming Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha
Located in Fossano, IT
A small gilt bronze figure of Buddha, seated on a lotus base. China, Ming Dynasty, XVII century.
Bronze
Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
A bronze figure of Buddha, seated on a lotus base. China Ming dynasty, 17th century.
Bronze
Set of Three Large Chinese Ming Style Gold Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha's
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This magnificent set of three Ming style gold gilt bronze seated Buddhas are seated upon a double
Bronze
Large Antique Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha on Lotus Flower
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a magnificent, large gilt bronze antique Buddha seated on a lotus flower. This depiction of
Bronze
Vintage Thai Bronze Buddha Head
Located in Cookeville, TN
This is a stunning Thai bronze head figurine. It depicts a Buddha with elongated ears, tight curls
Monumental Wooden Buddha Statue 37"
Located in Somis, CA
A magnificent gilded giant statue of Amitabha Buddha, carved from a single block of solid wood. Seated dhyana asana on a high lotus throne, the Buddha's full and round face, hallmark...
Wood
Tibetan Vajrasattva Buddha in Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tibetan possibly Nepalese bronze, 18th-19th century. Detailed Vajrasattva figure, a Bodhisattva. It is peacefully seated in dhyanasana (position/pose in Meditation) and resting on a ...
Bronze
$27,500
H 48.75 in W 26.25 in D 12 in
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China. Presented on custom 20th ...
Ceramic, Wood
$1,880Sale Price|46% Off
H 20 in W 13 in D 6 in
Large Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha Statue 4-Headed Vasundhara
Located in Somis, CA
A spectacular piece featuring the Tibetan Bodhisattva Vasundhara, Goddess of wealth and abundance. Seated on double lotus, the multi-faced and multi-armed Buddha is powerful as she i...
Bronze
$22,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 57.88 in W 38.59 in D 30.32 in
A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
Description: A fine depiction of Guanyin, possessing the regal tranquillity that the Chinese Bodhisattva of compassion has come to be visually associated with. Marked by an urna si...
Hardwood
$3,700
H 12.5 in W 9 in D 4.25 in
Thai Gilt Bronze Buddha Marvijaya, Rattanakosin Period, 19th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Thai lacquered and gilt cast bronze figure of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, portrayed in Maravijaya, Rattanakosin Period, early to mid 19th century, Thailand. The B...
Bronze
$27,000
H 29 in W 24 in D 13.5 in
Large Burmese Bronze Medicine Buddha, Pagan Style, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent cast bronze image of the Medicine Buddha, Bhaisajyaguru, rendered in the Burmese Pagan style, and most likely based on a period example that was either damage...
Bronze
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 51.19 in W 35.44 in D 34.65 in
A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
Description: A singular example of Guanyin. Deviating from the Bodhisattva’s conventional pose of ‘royal ease’, the figure is instead seated in the meditative padmasana, or ‘lotus ...
Hardwood
Burmese Shan Ava Style Bronze Seated Buddha, 19th Century, Burma
Located in Austin, TX
A nice and classic Burmese Shan cast bronze Buddha in the Ava style, 19th century or earlier, Burma. The Buddha sits upon a stepped and waisted stylized double lotus pedestal, le...
Bronze
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved, Painted and Giltwood Amitayus Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and serene Chinese Ming dynasty carved wood figure of the Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, and a form of Amitabha Buddha. He is seated in dhyanassana, dressed in...
Wood
$24,500
H 32 in W 22.25 in D 16 in
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China. The figure likely represents ...
Wood
$1,412Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.35 in W 1.97 in D 1.58 in
Tibetan Buddha Sakyamuni Statuette 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Prince Gautama Siddhartha was the son of Mayadevi and Suddhodana, king of the Sakya of Kapilavastu. At court, young Siddhartha led a joyful and carefree life, married Yasodhara and h...
Bronze
$4,800
H 15.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin, 18th Century, Southern China
Located in Austin, TX
A Chinese early Qing Dynasty carved and lacquered wood figure of Guanyin, Southern China, 17th/18th century. Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and Mercy, is portrayed seated in...
Wood
Old Bronze Nepali Buddha Statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 27 cm high 20 cm wide and 12,8 cm deep Weight: 2.704 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Nepal Middle 20th century High qu...
Bronze
Small Burmese Shan Tai Yai Bronze Buddha, 18th Century, Burma
Located in Austin, TX
A decidedly charming small cast bronze figure of the Buddha, 18th century, Shan Tai Yai peoples, Burma (Myanmar). The small image of the Buddha is portrayed seated in full lotus ...
Bronze
19th Century Gold Gilded Bronze Buddha
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century gold gilded bronze Buddha A finely cast bronze Buddha statue in gold gilt with modeled and incised floral motifs. This jeweled God of Wealth Buddha is seated in lalitas...
Bronze
In what’s considered a golden age of Chinese furniture, Ming dynasty artisans produced expertly made designs that married elegance and function. Ming furniture was versatile, such as tables that doubled as writing desks and dining spaces. But it was also beautiful, enhancing a room with clean lines, soft curves and sophisticated decoration.
Dating from 1368 to 1644, the Ming dynasty was a vibrant time for international trade and culture. Especially for scholars and the wealthy, there was an emphasis on a home’s design to promote a good life. From large wardrobes to angular sofas, Ming-style furniture was defined by its joinery, which, instead of nails, involved meticulously designed interlocking elements of wood. This material was carefully selected and positioned to make the grain part of the design. The slow-growing huanghuali, a yellowish rosewood, was particularly valued for its bright color.
Although ornamentation was minimal, Ming dynasty furniture often featured carved or painted details of flowers, insects, dragons, fruits and other motifs. Chairs crafted for scholars could include calligraphic brush writing. As overseas trade expanded, techniques from the West, like cloisonné enamel painting, adorned table screens and other pieces.
Ming furniture influenced styles abroad such as Queen Anne in England and Hollywood Regency in the United States. The curved shape of Ming armchairs had a profound impact on legendary Scandinavian modernist furniture designer Hans Wegner. The Danish cabinetmaker shared the Ming artisans’ interest in creating streamlined, functional furnishings, and his China chair, Round chair and Wishbone chair are inspired by Ming dynasty seating. Today, the Ming-style horseshoe chair is a graceful and sought-after type of seat, and contemporary Chinese designers such as Jerry Chen and Gan Erke are also drawing on this heritage for a new era of style.
Find a collection of Ming cabinets, decorative objects, lounge chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.