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Thai Buddha Statues

Buddha Statue
Located in New York, NY
Serene Buddha Statue carved from solid Teak wood. A Thai Buddha Statue intricately hand carved
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Mid-20th Century Thai Other Figurative Sculptures

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Teak, Lacquer

Buddha Statue
Buddha Statue
$2,450
H 44 in W 16 in D 12 in
Dvaravati Meditation Buddha Statue in antique Thai
Located in Milano, IT
In the soft, mellow glow of your space, an exquisite treasure from the past emerges—an antique Thai
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Antique Early 1800s Thai Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Dvaravati Meditation Buddha Statue in antique Thai
Dvaravati Meditation Buddha Statue in antique Thai
$1,729 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7.88 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in
Thai Brass Buddha Statue Sculpture Sitting Dhyana Mudra
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage brass Buddha statue, Dhyana mudra, Thailand, second half of the 20th century. The Dhyana
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Vintage 1960s Thai Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Antique Late 19th Century Gilded Thai Buddha Bronze Statue
Located in Torino, IT
Antique late 19th century Thai Buddha bronze statue, with a lacquered and gilded surface, heavy and
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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Sculptures

Antique Late 19th Century Gilded Thai Buddha Bronze Statue
Antique Late 19th Century Gilded Thai Buddha Bronze Statue
$10,808
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 10.24 in
Monumental Impressive Carved Wood Buddha Statue
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Strikingly large carved and gilded standing Buddha having intricate detail and inlaid with colored
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Vintage 1920s Thai Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
bronze Thai Teppanom Angel Buddha statue in black with the ceremonial costumes and the jewelry adorned
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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

Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom Kneeling Thai Sacred Angels
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
male and female angels kneeling praying. Intricate Asian bronze Thai Teppanom kneeling Angels Buddha
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom Kneeling Thai Sacred Angels
Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom Kneeling Thai Sacred Angels
$950 / set
H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in

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Thai Bronze Buddha Head from India, Vintage
Located in Cookeville, TN
This is a Thai bronze head figurine with an ornate open work headdress. She has elongated ears with
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Mid-20th Century Indian Tibetan Statues

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Bronze

Wooden Seated Buddha TA 12
Located in Culver City, CA
Earth to Witness”, is the most common type of mudra (hand gesture) found among Thai Buddha statues—legs
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wooden Seated Buddha TA 12
Wooden Seated Buddha TA 12
H 39 in W 27.5 in D 10.25 in
Cambodian Bronze Walking Buddha Statue
Located in New York, NY
Sixty inch tall bronze Cambodian walking Buddha sculpture mounted on a wooden stand.
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Vintage 1960s Thai Sculptures

Cast Bronze Bust of Buddha on Wooden Base, Late 18th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
Featured is a fabulous cast bronze Thai Buddha bust statue mounted on a wooden base. It has the
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Antique Late 18th Century Thai Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Startlingly Beautiful Bronze Bejeweled Thai Buddha Statue
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An especially beautiful Thai bronze Buddha having meticulous detail on the head and robe, with
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Antique 19th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Gilded Sculpture of a Thai Standing Buddha
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
polychrome sculpture of the Buddha standing. Mandalay standing Thai Buddha statue in gilt wood with mirrored
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood, Giltwood

Monumental 19th Century Bronze Thai Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
A monumental 19th century bronze Thai Buddha seated in meditation. Pagoda Red
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Antique 19th Century Thai Statues

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Bronze

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

Black Buddha Hand, Wood
Located in New York, NY
A large wooden Buddha hand in horizontal, meditative position. Painted black. On a metal stand.
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20th Century Thai Folk Art Statues

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Paint

Black Buddha Hand, Wood
Black Buddha Hand, Wood
H 11 in W 22.5 in D 10 in
Two Wonderful Stone /Gold Leaf Buddha's
Located in Bellport, NY
Two beautiful stone and gold leaf Buddha's probably from Thailand (mid 1800s)The smaller Buddha
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Antique 19th Century Thai Statues

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Stone, Gold Leaf

Ancient and Serene South East Asian Bronze Buddha Head
Located in New York, NY
The most serene expression illuminates this bronze Buddha head in Chien Seng style coming from a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Thai Statues

15th-16th Century Thai Ayutthaya Bronze Buddha Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
A bronze seated figure of Buddha Statue Thailand, Ayutthaya period, 15th-16th century (early Ming
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Antique 16th Century Thai Agra Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Thai Gilded Mirrored Bronze Buddha Statue on Wooden Base
Located in Astoria, NY
Thai antique gilded and mirrored bronze Buddha statue from the 18th century, atop a wooden base
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Antique 18th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Fine Thai Gold Gilt Bronze Statue Of A Sitting Buddha
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very beautiful Thai gold gilt bronze statue of Buddha, sitting in diamond pose on finely detailed
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures

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Ormolu

Buddha Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning sculpture with black lacquer and gold leaf. Bright piece to add to your home or office.
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures

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Teak

Buddha Statue
Buddha Statue
H 50 in W 22 in D 9 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

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

Antique Statue of buddha
Located in Bronx, NY
Meditating Buddha
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20th Century Thai Decorative Objects

Antique Statue of buddha
Antique Statue of buddha
H 10 in W 4.75 in D 3 in
19th Century Thai Gilt Bronze Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Thai gilt bronze statue of Buddha in prayer position, seated on a stepped pedestal
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures

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Ormolu

19th Century Thai Gilt Bronze Buddha
19th Century Thai Gilt Bronze Buddha
H 6.25 in W 4.75 in D 3 in
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
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Antique 16th Century Thai Ming Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

15th Century Thai Ayutthaya Verdigris Bronze Buddha
Located in Dallas, TX
A bronze seated figure of Buddha Statue Thailand, Ayutthaya period, 15th-16th century (early Ming
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Agra Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Hand-Carved Shan State Buddha Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-carved shan state Buddha is from Thailand and is made from teak wood. The piece as a
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Late 20th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

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Teak

Magical 19th Century Carved Buddha Statue
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulous 19th century carved Buddha, gilt decoration and inlaid with jewels (some missing
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Antique 19th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

Rare 19th Century Bronze Naga Buddha Statue
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare bronze Buddha depicted in meditation pose sheltered by a Naga (a seven-headed snake). Naga's
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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Rare 19th Century Bronze Naga Buddha Statue
Rare 19th Century Bronze Naga Buddha Statue
H 18.12 in W 10.63 in L 18.12 in
Asian Gilt Bronze Pair of Teppanom kneeling Thai Sacred Angels
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Asian bronze Thai Teppanom kneeling Angels Buddha statues in black with the ceremonial costumes and the
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Vintage 1950s Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Thai Antique Stone Buddha Head / Buddha Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
has the unique plump lips of Thai Buddha statues. The eyebrows on both ends are slightly raised
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Other Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Petite Thai Gilt Bronze 18th Seated Buddha with Dhyana Mudra, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Petite Thai seated Buddha statues with Dhyana mudra from the 18th or earlier, handcrafted out of
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Antique 18th Century Thai Busts

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Bronze

Bronze Thai Teppanom Kneeling Angel Buddha Statuette, 1940s
Located in Melbourne, AU
facial features. Kneeling Thai Buddha statues of this particular style can often be found decorating
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Vintage 1940s Thai Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Magnificant Bronze Buddha Statue Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This bronze Buddha statue was cast in a traditional style found in the late period of Ayutthaya
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Antique 19th Century Thai Metalwork

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Bronze

18th Century Thai Gilt Bronze Buddha Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
A small and delightful gilt gold bronze Buddha from Thailand. Measures: Height 4.75 inches (12 cm
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Antique 18th Century Thai Agra Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Fine Thai Gold Gilt Bronze Statue Of Buddha
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant Thai gold gilt bronze statue of Buddha, sitting in diamond pose on finely detailed
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Antique 19th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Gold

Bronze Thai Buddha Contemplative
Located in Somis, CA
A Thai bronze statue depicting Buddha in contemplative mode. The narrow face with closed eyes
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Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Thai Buddha Contemplative
Bronze Thai Buddha Contemplative
H 10 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Bronze Statue of a Thai Teppanom Kneeling Angel Buddha Table Lamp
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Bronze statue of a Thai Teppanom kneeling Angel Buddha made into a table lamp. Intricate bronze
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Antique 19th Century Thai Tibetan Metalwork

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Bronze

Hand Carved Kneeling Buddah Teak Statue from 1900s Thai Buddha
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Beautiful hand carved kneeling Buddah statue from the 1900s-1920s. Made from solid teak, heavily
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Early 20th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

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Teak

Important Fine Early 18th Century Thai Gilt Bronze Statue of a Standing Buddha
Located in Torino, IT
Important exceptionally large fine gilt bronze statue of a standing Buddha. The hands in the
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Antique Late 18th Century Thai Sculptures

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Bronze

Petite Thai Rattanakosin Period Bronze Buddha Sculpture in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique petite Thai Rattanakosin Kingdom period bronze Calling the Earth to Witness Buddha from
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Vintage Hand Carved Cluster of Buddha Statue
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One of a kind statues of Buddha, all hand carved and hand painted on solid wood , some standing and
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Vintage 1950s Thai Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Large Hand Carved Wood Vintage Buddha Statue
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant Buddha statue made of hand carved wood, mounted on wood base, beautiful facial expiration
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Vintage 1920s Thai Mounted Objects

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Wood

Large Hand Carved Wood Vintage Buddha Statue
Large Hand Carved Wood Vintage Buddha Statue
H 40.5 in W 10.25 in D 5.75 in
Petite Thai Gilt Bronze 18th or 19th Century Seated Buddha with Dhyana Mudra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A petite Thai seated Buddha statue with Dhyana mudra from the 18th or 19th century, handcrafted out
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Asian Gilt Bronze Pair of Teppanom kneeling Thai Sacred Angels
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
bronze Thai Teppanom kneeling Angels Buddha statues in black with the ceremonial costumes and the jewelry
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Vintage 1950s Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

1970s Thai Buddha Statue
Located in Sacramento, CA
Vintage 1970s Thai Buddha statue.
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Vintage 1970s Thai Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

1970s Thai Buddha Statue
1970s Thai Buddha Statue
H 22 in W 8 in D 7 in
Pair of Gold Leafed Standing Thai Buddhas Statues
Located in Sarasota, FL
Looking at the faces one looks more female and one looks more male. These Gandhara Buddhas are Standard
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Vintage 1950s Thai Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Fruitwood

Two antique Thai buddhas
Located in Sarasota, FL
Two gold leaf over bronze buddha statues from Thailand, (one standing, two hands out representing
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Antique 19th Century Thai Statues

Buddha Head
Located in New York, NY
Alabaster Buddha head on stand
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Antique 19th Century Thai Statues

Buddha Head
Buddha Head
H 21 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in
Set of Five Bronze Standing Buddhas
Located in New York, NY
Set of Six Standing Buddhas in various mudras or meditative gestures. Measurements of single piece
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20th Century Thai Statues

Thai Sandstone Statue Of The Buddha
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A nineteenth-century carved sandstone bust of the Buddha.
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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures

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Sandstone

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
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Mid-20th Century Indian Ming Statues

Vintage Thai Bronze Buddha Head
Vintage Thai Bronze Buddha Head
H 7.63 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Bronze Buddha Statue, Thailand, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Statue of the Buddha in a sitting posture in dhyana or "attitude of meditation". Lacquered and
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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Buddha Statue, Thailand, 19th Century
Bronze Buddha Statue, Thailand, 19th Century
H 35.04 in W 25.99 in D 14.97 in
Ebony Buddha Statue
Located in Hudson, NY
19th Century ebony Buddha statue from Thailand
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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Antiquities

Ebony Buddha Statue
Ebony Buddha Statue
H 7 in W 4 in D 2 in

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Khmer Buddha Naga Art, Bronze, Angkor Period, 12 Century
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Khmer Buddha Naga Art, Bronze, Angkor Period, 12 Century
$1,421 Sale Price
20% Off
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine
$3,200
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Brass

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Thai Buddha Statues For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Thai buddha statues is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique Thai buddha statues was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. There are all kinds of Thai buddha statues available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Thai buddha statues are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art style is often sought at 1stDibs. Some Thai buddha statues are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller Thai buddha statues, measuring 2.7 inches across, are available at 1stDibs.

How Much are Thai Buddha Statues?

Prices for Thai buddha statues can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Thai buddha statues begin at $150 and can go as high as $49,129, while the average can fetch as much as $3,300.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Thai Buddha Statues
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    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.

  • 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.
  • PAGODA RED
    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.

  • Lotus Gallery
    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.