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Edo Period in Japan Wooden Buddha Statue / Wood Carving Buddha / 1750-1850
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. Since it is a simple sculpture, it was not carved by a person who specializes in carving Buddha statues
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Wood Carving Guan Yin Buddha Statue from China
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Vintage Wood Carving Guan Yin Buddha Statue from China is very unique, Guanyin Bodhisattva
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Three Sided Guan Yin Buddhas Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Three Sided Guan Yin Buddhas Statue is very well preserved. Three
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving "Hotei" 1860s-1900s / Buddha Statue Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese "Hotei" wood carving. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period (1860s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique 15th Century Wood Carving Buddha's Hand / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old carved wooden Buddha hand made in Japan. It is a wood carving from the Muromachi
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Buddha 1700s-1800s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wooden Buddha. It is a wood carving from the Edo period (1700s-1800s
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Huge 20C Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha Great Carving
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Huge and beautifully carved statue of a Laughing Buddha. Nice artifact as home decoration
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Long-Life Carved Wood Buddha
Located in Norton, MA
A Long-Life carved wood Buddha.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Long-Life Carved Wood Buddha
Long-Life Carved Wood Buddha
H 8.25 in W 2.5 in D 3 in
Hands Up Carved Wood Happy Buddha
Located in Norton, MA
A hands up carved wood Happy Buddha, very happy figure.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hands Up Carved Wood Happy Buddha
Hands Up Carved Wood Happy Buddha
H 10 in W 3.5 in D 4 in
Vintage Carved Wood Seated Buddha
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage hand carved seated Buddha Figure. A very well done piece.
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20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Mahogany

Vintage Carved Wood Seated Buddha
Vintage Carved Wood Seated Buddha
H 17 in W 12 in D 7 in
Thai Sandstone Carving of the Head of A Buddha Image
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Thai Sandstone Carving of the Head of A Buddha Image, Ayutthaya, 15th Century. This sculpture has
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Pair of Carved Wood Buddha Head Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large carved wood Buddha heads with partial paint remnants.
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20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Gilded lacquered wood sculpture depicting Buddha Burma
Located in Milano, IT
In the heart of a tranquil sanctuary, there resides a sublime masterpiece, a statue of Buddha
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Lacquered Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt and lacquered wood Buddha statue from Southeast Asia likely Burma, circa 19th century. The
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Gilt Carved Wood Seated Buddha
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1492 Japanese gilt carved wood seated Buddha with hidden compartment in back
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Antique Polychromed Carved Wood Buddha Figure 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese figure offers polychromed carved wood carving of a standing Buddha, 20th century
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Set of 5 Antique Wood Buddha Statues
Located in Somis, CA
A rare collection of 5 antique wood statues of Chinese Bodhisattvas. All seated in horseshoe round
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Set of 5 Antique Wood Buddha Statues
Set of 5 Antique Wood Buddha Statues
H 8 in W 4.5 in D 3.75 in
Large Antique Southeast Asian Painted Wood Buddha Statue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Larger than life, exquisite wooden Southeast Asian Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha mudra pose. The
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20th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

South East Asian lacquered wood Buddha, 19th century
Located in Milano, IT
magnificent masterpiece of spiritual artistry was born—an extraordinary Seated Burmese wooden crowned Buddha
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Antique Early 1800s South Asian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Carved Wood Happy Buddha with 3 Kids
Located in Norton, MA
A large carved wood happy Buddha with 3 Kids, Bone teeth, and Glass eyes inlay.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Wood & Polychrome Temple Fragment Head of Buddha
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite hand carved head of Buddha. We are not experts so we're guessing this pieces age. Could
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Antique 19th Century Nepalese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Glass

Chinese Carved Wood Teaching Buddha in Ming Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A statue of standing Buddha (Shakyamuni), finely carved out a single block of wood (might be
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Burmese Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and originates from Burma, modern day Myanmar. It once
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Large Antique Asian Wood Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very large antique Asian wood carving of the iconic Laughing Buddha. The sculpture has great form
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Antique 19th Century Asian Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Carved Wood Thai Buddha Figure Kneeling and Praying
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Wood Carving Art Thai Buddha Figure kneeling and praying. Vintage Mid century wood carving
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Old Wood Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Chinese Old Wood Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue is a truly unique and special collectible
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Buddhist Eighteen Arhats Worship the Buddha Wood Sculpture
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This old Eighteen Arhats Worship the Buddha Wood Sculpture is a very exquisite unique art, the so
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Buddhist Eighteen Arhats Worship the Buddha Wood Sculpture
Buddhist Eighteen Arhats Worship the Buddha Wood Sculpture
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H 5.91 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in
Antique sitting Buddha from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 43
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique sitting Buddha from Burma Original Buddhas
Antique sitting Buddha from Burma Original Buddhas
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H 16.93 in W 7.49 in D 3.94 in
Burmese Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and originates from Burma, modern day Myanmar. It once
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Thai Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and once occupied a temple shrine in Northern Thailand. It
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Early 20th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Thai Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century
Thai Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century
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H 17.33 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Japanese Antique Gilt Wood Amitabha Buddha on Loctus Throne Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese carved wood Amitabha (Amida) Buddha statue with residual gold leafed surface circa 19th
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Buddhas Material : wood 52,5 cm high 43,7 cm wide and 28 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Buddhas Material : wood 73,5 cm high 67,5 cm wide and 44 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Burmese Buddha Fragmentary Lacquered Wood Bust, Ava Period, 17th/18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A mysterious and evocative heavily weathered and fragmentary bust of a Burmese standing Buddha, Ava
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Antique Early 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Buddhas Material : wood 53,5 cm high 33,3 cm wide and 24 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Burmese Shan Style Gilt Wood Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century Shan style Burmese Buddha is made from wood and black lacquer covered in
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Wood Carved Buddha Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese antique wood carved Happy Buddha statuary has very detailed hand carving
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha on a square base, the left hand is in
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar
Located in Studio City, CA
. The zushi case is made of wood and lacquer with gold leaf inside and the seated Buddha is constructed
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Antique Burmese Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 43
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

21st Century Original Teak Wood Temple House Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Original teakwooden temple house Material : wood 525 cm high Floor size: 288 cm wide x 209 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

21st Century Original Teak Wood Temple House Original Buddhas
21st Century Original Teak Wood Temple House Original Buddhas
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H 206.7 in W 192.13 in D 161.03 in
Vintage Burmese Reclining Buddha, Carved, Lacquered and Gilt Wood, circa 1970's
Located in Austin, TX
thayo lacquer and studded with glass "gems". The Buddha is carved from a single piece of wood
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Vintage 1970s Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique wooden Laos Buddha statue from Laos Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 31 cm high 13,3 cm wide and 7,9 cm deep Weight: 0.610 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold
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Antique 18th Century Laotian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique wooden Laos Buddha statue from Laos  Original Buddhas
Antique wooden Laos Buddha statue from Laos  Original Buddhas
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H 12.21 in W 5.24 in D 3.12 in
Late 19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Late 19th-century wooden Burmese Buddha temple is a stunning testament to the rich spiritual
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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Shan Wood, Lacquer and Gold Leafed Buddha, 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Shan Wood, Lacquer and Gold Leafed Buddha, 19th Century. The image sits on a
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Temple from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 54 cm high 32,7 cm wide and 27 cm deep Weight: 3.915 kgs Gilded with 24 krt
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Temple from Burma Original Buddhas
Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Temple from Burma Original Buddhas
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H 21.26 in W 12.88 in D 10.63 in
Large Antique Wooden Shan Buddha Statue from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 91
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Antique Wooden Shan Buddha Statue from Burma Original Buddhas
Large Antique Wooden Shan Buddha Statue from Burma Original Buddhas
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H 35.83 in W 18.12 in D 13.98 in
Tall Carved Wood and Gilt Standing Serene Temple Shrine Thai Asian Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
Tall hand carved wooden standing Buddha on display stand. Likely Thai. Beautifully carved and
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Gilt Carved Wood Gilt Seated Temple Shrine Thai Siam Asian Serene Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
A finely carved and detailed seated wood temple shrine Buddha. Likely Northern Thai or lower
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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer, Wood, Giltwood

Tall Carved Wood and Gilt Standing Temple Shrine Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
Tall hand-carved wooden standing Buddha. Beautifully carved and finely detailed. Likely Thai or
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer, Wood

Carved Wood Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture of Seated Japanese Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful and supremely serene Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha. A magnificent work
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Carved Wood Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture of Seated Japanese Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai
Located in Studio City, CA
achieved by Buddha immediately following his enlightenment The Buddha sculpture comes with a wonderfully
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer, Wood

Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment Custom Wood Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully sculpted Thai/ Siam Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head on a custom wood and lucite
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

20th Century Gold-Brown Asian Oversized Tropical Wood Buddha Head, Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-brown, antique Asian oversized wall mount decorative Buddha head in a very large scale
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Early 20th Century Burmese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood

Large Carved Wood, Lacquered and Gilt Seated Temple Shrine Thai or Burma Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
Amazing piece. Heavy and solid. Carved from a single block of wood and wonderfully colored and
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled
Located in GB
Buddha A very fine example, the expression on Buddhas face is very serene. We have cleaned waxed and
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Antique 1880s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Bronze Thai Siam Temple Shrine Kamphaeng Phet Style Buddha Head on Wood Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, little gem of a piece. Thai/ Siam meditating buddha with serenely closed eyes in the
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Shan Burmese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddha, Ava Period, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and exquisite 18th century Ava period Shan Burmese figure of the Buddha. Carved from a
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Antique Mid-18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

Vintage Mounted Bronze Buddha Head
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Small antique bronze bust of Buddha head on solid wood base. The head is heavily distressed and
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Vintage Mounted Bronze Buddha Head
Vintage Mounted Bronze Buddha Head
H 8 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique Sandstone Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 51 cm high Base is 29 x 29 cm Weight: 42.55 kgs 4 Buddha
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Sandstone Buddha from Burma
Antique Sandstone Buddha from Burma
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H 20.08 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
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Wood Buddha Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wood buddha carving you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A wood buddha carving — often made from wood, metal and lacquer — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wood buddha carving — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A wood buddha carving made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular.

How Much is a Wood Buddha Carving?

Prices for a wood buddha carving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $116 and can go as high as $50,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,999.

Finding the Right sculptures-carvings for You

Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.

In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.

From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.

Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.

Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.

Questions About Wood Buddha Carving
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.