What does the Thai Buddha represent?

The 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.

Reclining Buddha Thai

Hand Carved Thai Furniture

Arts And Crafts Recliner

Bronze Buddha 18th Century

Large Carved Buddha

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Bronze Reclining Sleeping Buddha Thailand Buddhism Nirvana Meditation Sculpture

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H 5.52 in W 16.54 in D 7.88 in

Bronze Reclining Sleeping Buddha Thailand Buddhism Nirvana Meditation Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

Breathtaking sculpture full of love and meaning. Hand carved bronze reclining Buddha that represents Buddha lying down and is a major iconographic and statuary pattern of Buddhism. I...

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Late 20th Century Thai Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Unusual Thai Painted Wood Reclining Buddha

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H 16 in W 61 in D 15 in

Unusual Thai Painted Wood Reclining Buddha

Located in Greenwich, CT

An elegant and unusual Thai Reclining wood Buddha with fine detail, benevolent facial expression, beautiful color, form and lines.

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Antique 19th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Tony Argento"Reclining Buddha" Ayutthaya, Thailand Black and White Photograph., 2000

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H 28 in W 32 in D 0.75 in

"Reclining Buddha" Ayutthaya, Thailand Black and White Photograph.

By Tony Argento

Located in Houston, TX

An impressive reclining Buddha located at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon in Ayutthaya, Thailand.

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Early 2000s Naturalistic Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Reclining Buddha, bronze.

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H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 8.27 in

Reclining Buddha, bronze.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Reclining Buddha, bronze. Auydhya-style, 18c., Thailand.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Reclining Buddha or Draped in Golden Robes with a Jeweled Border and Headress

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H 15 in W 50 in D 15 in

Reclining Buddha or Draped in Golden Robes with a Jeweled Border and Headress

Located in Dallas, TX

A large reclining or resting Buddha lounges dressed in a beautiful draped golden robe with a jeweled border worn over one shoulder and arm, the other exposed, he wears a gold and jew...

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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Thai Gilt Bronze Figure of Reclining Buddha

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H 4.5 in W 7.25 in D 3 in

19th Century Thai Gilt Bronze Figure of Reclining Buddha

Located in Chicago, IL

Statues of the Buddha show him either sitting, standing, or as with this gilt bronze figure from Thailand—reclining.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Other Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Large Carved Wood, Lacquer and Gilt Reclining Temple Shrine Buddha

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H 18 in W 36.5 in D 8.25 in

Large Carved Wood, Lacquer and Gilt Reclining Temple Shrine Buddha

Located in Studio City, CA

Large hand carved wood, gilt and lacquer reclining Buddha on stand. Likely Northern Thai. Beautifully carved and detailed and relatively rare in this position.

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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

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What does the Thai Buddha represent?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The 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.

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