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 style with intricate details.
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.
Bronze
Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Buddha Head on a Bronze Base
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Ming Dynasty cast iron Buddha head on a bronze base.
Iron
$2,550Sale Price|28% Off
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 timeless beauty and serene presence.
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 lacquered and gilt bronze Buddha head from the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, Thailand, circa 15th ...
Bronze
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 century or possibly earlier and represents an exceptional survival from an original larg...
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 incredible amount of detail. Buddha is standing on a lotus flower that rests on a stand...
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 dhyanasana with her hands held in her lap, supporting a ewer. Her long robes are open ...
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.
Ormolu
Bronze Earth Buddha on Lotus Seat
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful bronze Buddha in the style of Ming dynasty Yong Le Period.
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 seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus pedestal and holding his right hand in vitar...
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 in serenity his hands in abhisekana mudra seated on a double lotus. A nice older Bu...
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 dynasty period) The face with elongated eyes beneath arched brows, flanked by pendu...
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, serene with downcast eyes under high arched browns, flanked by long earlobes.
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 smile, elongated eyes and long earlobes. The hair is fashioned in snail shell curls...
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 Sanskrit term for Chogyal, which may refer to a secular ruler of Sikkim or Bhutan, ...
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, known also as Shaka, Shakyamuni, or Siddhartha Gautama.
Bronze
Sold
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.
Bronze
Sold
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 peaceful expression. His hands are connected in a unity and peace mudra. Buddha wears a ...
Bronze
Antique Bronze Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
An antique Chinese bronze Buddha sculpture. Buddha is seated in dhyana asana (lotus position) upon a lotus-form base, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening.
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 seating position.
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 seated upon a lotus thrown in a meditative repose.
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.
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 lotus flower each with their hands in a different position (mudra).
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 a seated Buddha with the right hand raised and facing outwards has two common mean...
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 and the ushnisha on top of its head. No visible maker’s marks. It is stamped India ...
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
$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
$29,990
H 43.31 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: A dignified portrayal of the bodhisattva, resplendent with blue-black pigment detailing t...
Wood
Chinese Gilt Guan Yin Buddha Bronze Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Gilt Guan Yin Buddha Bronze Sculpture. This piece features delicate facial features, serene expression, and flowing robes, embodying the peaceful and compassionate nature of ...
Bronze
$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
$7,500
H 12 in W 10.13 in D 6 in
Sri Lankan Cast Bronze Seated Buddha, Kandyan Style, Early to Mid 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and heavy well cast bronze image of the Buddha seated in meditation, late or just post Kandyan period (1597 - 1815), early to mid 19th century, Sri Lanka. The Buddha sits ...
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
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
$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
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
$28,500
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
$9,800
H 13.25 in W 8.25 in D 5 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Nanhai Guanyin, 16th/17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A decidingly charming Chinese polychromed and gilt cast bronze figure of Nanhai Guanyin, Guanyin of the South Sea, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, China. Guanyin, the bodhisattva...
Bronze
$28,500
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
Large Vintage Tibetan Buddha Vajrasattva Gilt Bronze
Located in Somis, CA
A large near 11 lb gilt bronze sculpture of Tibetan Vajrasattva. Seated padmasna on lotus throne, the Great Vajrasattva has large downcast eyes and pendulous earlobes, an urna on his...
Bronze
Early 17th Century Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
17th Century carved figure of Guanyin in Rajalalitasana position. Seated on rock with the right arm rested on the right knee. The figures are wearing loose robes that open at the ch...
Wood
Chinese Gilt Bronze Buddha Figure
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Gilt Bronze Buddha Figure 7 7/8 H X 3 3/8 D
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.