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Antique French Gothic Revival Church Tabernacle Cabinet Cathedral Altar Shrine
Located in Forney, TX
sculptures, Buddhist Buddha head statuary, and apprentice prototype model buildings, to primitive folk art
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Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Buddha Head

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Gold Leaf

Art Deco Buddha Sureté Pin
Located in London, GB
period. Further diamonds are set in the lotus motif crown that surrounds the head of the Buddha. This
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1920s Art Deco Antique Buddha Head

Buddha heads
Located in Milan, IT
Two carved wood and painted gesso Buddha heads.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Buddha Head

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Wood, Gesso

Stone Buddha Head from India
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stone Buddha head from India.
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Buddha Head

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Stone

Small Buddha head in bronze
Located in Ramillies, BE
Buddha head China, 19th Century Bronze H: 10.5 cm
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19th Century Chinese Antique Buddha Head

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Bronze

Qi Dynasty Marble Buddha Head
Located in Palm Springs, CA
In superb condition relative to its age, this Buddha Head dating from the Qi Dynasty (550-577 A.D
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Buddha Head

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Marble

Stone Buddha Head
Located in Vigevano, IT
Beautiful Buddha head in te style of tang dynasty In this period art sculptures had a new
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Buddha Head

Materials

Stone

Carved Stone Gilt Buddha Head
Located in Stamford, CT
Excellent Buddha head of carved stone with recently gilt face. Uncertain age of creation, no
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Buddha Head

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Stone

Carved Stone Gilt Buddha Head
Located in Stamford, CT
Excellent Buddha head of carved stone with recently gilt face. Uncertain age of creation, no
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Buddha Head

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Stone

Thai Verdigris Bronze Buddha Head
Located in New York, NY
A Thai Verdigris bronze Buddha head Late Ayutthaya style in verdigris patinated bronze, the bust
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Late 17th Century Thai Antique Buddha Head

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Bronze

Impressive 18th Century Sandstone Buddha Head
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Dating back to the 18th century or earlier, this sandstone (reddish in color), Buddha head which is
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Buddha Head

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Sandstone, Steel, Stainless Steel

13th Century Buddha Head Sculpture in Sandstone
Located in Marseille, FR
Buddha head sculpture in sandstone, Angkor temple, 13th century. Authentic piece, appraised
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15th Century and Earlier Asian Other Antique Buddha Head

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Sandstone

Stone Buddha Head Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are offering an antique stone Buddha head sculpture. This sculptures originates from Southeast
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Tibetan Antique Buddha Head

Materials

Stone

China Sec XVIII Buddha Head in Polychrome Wood
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
China Sec XVIII Buddha head in polychrome wood.
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Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Buddha Head

Materials

Wood

Male Shakyamuni Stones Carved Buddha Heads
Located in London, GB
Mid-late Qing dynasty, circa 1900, stones carved Shakyamuni Buddha heads. Known as the Gautama
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Early 20th Century Antique Buddha Head

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Stone, Schist

Burmese Eroded Teak Lacquered Buddha Head (ref# A01960/S)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very distressed and eroded Buddha head from Mandalay Burma. Has remains of original lacquer
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18th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Buddha Head

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Teak

Rare Ayutthaya Period Bronze Buddha Head
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A rare and large Ayutthaya bronze Buddha head from Thailand, possibly Cambodia dating from the 17th
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17th Century Thai Antique Buddha Head

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Bronze

Small Hand Carved Stone Buddha Head, 20th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
This is a very detailed antique stone Buddha head sculpture. This sculpture originates from
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Tibetan Antique Buddha Head

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Stone

Northern Qi Buddha Head
Located in New York, NY
Limestone head of a Buddha, of exceptional composure and presence. This elegant carving features
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Folk Art Antique Buddha Head

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Limestone

Gandharan Large Polychromed Buddha Head
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
where the holy scriptures of Buddha were kept. Prior to this in the 6th century B.C. Gandhara was
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Buddha Head

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Stucco

2nd Century Gandharan Stucco Buddha Head
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gandharan version of the ushnisha, a mound on the head which symbolized the Buddha’s spiritual wisdom
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Buddha Head

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Stucco

18th Century Shan Marble Buddha Head
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ethnic heritage. The historical figure, Buddha Gautama Sakyamuni is the Buddha of compassion who
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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Head

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Marble

Extremely Rare and Important Stone Oversized Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Extremely rare and important oversized stone Buddha head on stand. Purchased from a Major
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15th Century and Earlier Asian Han Antique Buddha Head

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Stone

Late 14th Century, Stone Buddha Head, Yuan Dynasty, Art of China
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
sculpture represents the head of a Buddha. Its large size suggests that it was made for use outdoors and was
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antique Buddha Head

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Stone

Large 14th-15th Century Thai Sandstone and Gold Leaf Buddha Head
Located in New York, NY
Thai Buddhist sandstone carving of the head of a Buddha image, Ayutthaya, 14th/15th century. This
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Buddha Head

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Sandstone, Gold Leaf

Late 17th Century, Bronze Buddha Head, Ayutthaya Kingdom, Art of Thailand
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
power, realism, and serene expression of Buddha. Art of Thailand, late 17th century, Ayutthaya
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Late 17th Century Other Antique Buddha Head

19th Century, Alabaster with Lacquer Buddha Head, Mandalay Period, Art of Burma
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
The sculptors of Burma have created a sacred, profane art of incomparable beauty and wealth Subjected to strict canons, the statuary of religious inspiration is nonetheless imprin...
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Mid-19th Century Burmese Other Antique Buddha Head

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Alabaster

Head of the Buddha, Ayutthaya, Thailand, 16th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
Stone Buddha head, 16th century Ayutthaya, Thailand. Red sandstone. Classic form with blissful
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16th Century Thai Antique Buddha Head

Antique 19th Century Monumental Thai Bronze Buddha on Antique Marble Base
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Buddha's head is called an ushnisha—it signifies wisdom. Many Buddha figures have spiked ushnisha making
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19th Century Thai Meiji Antique Buddha Head

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Bronze

Head of Buddha
Located in London, GB
Head of Buddha of carved and gilded wood and lacquerware from Burma.
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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Head

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Giltwood

A Bronze Head of Buddha
Located in New York, NY
With half cut almond-shaped eyes, heavy lids and arched brows, a long angular nose and gently smiling mouth, framed by elongated ears and tightly curled hair of a patina of fine redd...
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18th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Buddha Head

Massive Cast Iron Head Of The Buddha
Located in Wilton, CT
Extremely Well-Cast Heroic-Sized Head of the Buddha with all Traces of Casting Seams Skillfully
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Buddha Head

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Iron

Gupta Period Stone Head of the Buddha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This imposing stone head of Buddha dates from what many refer to as the Golden Age of India. At
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Buddha Head

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Stone

5th Century Gandharan Stucco Head of the Buddha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Greek influence began permeating into Gandhara. Soon sculptors based the images of the Buddha on Greco
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Buddha Head

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Stucco

11th Century Yellow Sandstone Indian Head of Buddha Statue
Located in Rome, IT
Yellow sandstone head portraying Buddha Shakyamuni with meditative expression. He has a fleshy
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Buddha Head

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Sandstone

Fine Chinese Lacquered Carved Wood Head of the Buddha
Located in Wilton, CT
Sensitively Carved Head of the Buddha With Exaggerated Earlobes Delicate Nose and Expressive
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Buddha Head

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Gold Leaf

Large 19th century Chinese Polychrome head of the Lord Buddha
Located in London, GB
A Chinese wood and gesso coloured head of a Buddha retaining some of the original colour, Shanxi
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19th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Buddha Head

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Wood

6th Century, Rare and Important Northern Qi Standing Buddha, Art of China
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
rounded curls rising over the domed usnisa on top of the head. The Buddha holds an unreachable deep
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Buddha Head

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Limestone

Ming Buddha Head
Located in Yonkers, NY
Buddha Head, Life Size, Carved Stone with Traces of Original Pigment, Ming Dynasty, China, 15th
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Buddha Head

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Stone

Antique Buddha Head
Located in New York, NY
Antique Buddha head carved from a solid wood, remnants of polychrome and lacquer. Sits perfectly
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1890s Chinese Antique Buddha Head

Hand Carved Wooden Buddha Head
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Hand carved and painted Buddha head ,all wood. Great look.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Buddha Head

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Wood

Chinese Bronze Buddha Head
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Chinese bronze Buddha head This is an old artisan made piece dating from the 19th century, it is
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Late 19th Century Primitive Antique Buddha Head

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Bronze

Bronze Buddha Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A Tibetan Gilt Bronze Buddha Head 17th/18th Century From what originally would have been a life
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19th Century Antique Buddha Head

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Bronze

Burmese Gilt Finish Buddha Head
Located in Bellport, NY
A wonderful carved wooden Buddha head with a piercing presence.Original Gilt finish.
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Early 20th Century Thai Other Antique Buddha Head

16th century Thai Buddha Head
Located in Stamford, CT
16th century Thai bronze Buddha head with traces of original gilding on a contemporary wooden base.
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18th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Buddha Head

Carved Stone Gilt Buddha Head
Located in Stamford, CT
Excellent Buddha head of carved stone with recently gilt face. Uncertain age of creation, no later
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1920s Asian Antique Buddha Head

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Stone

Bronze Buddha Head from Northern Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze Buddha head fragment mounted on a wood base. Based on the typical facial expression
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Late 19th Century Thai Other Antique Buddha Head

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Bronze

An antique Bronze Buddha Head
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A beautiful Asian Bronze Buddha Head from Thailand, Rattana Period Bangkok, 19 th Century, great
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1850s Thai Antique Buddha Head

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Bronze

Extraordinary Gilded Bronze Buddha Head
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful details and patina on this over-sized heavy bronze and iron Buddha head. A museum quality
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19th Century Chinese Antique Buddha Head

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Iron, Ormolu

Carved and Painted Wood Buddha Head
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Chinese carved-wood Buddha head retaining its original polychrome painted finish, 18th century or
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18th Century Chinese Other Antique Buddha Head

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Softwood

Magnificent Large Antique White Marble Buddha Head
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent white marble antique Buddha head in a large size, having a beautiful peaceful
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19th Century Thai Antique Buddha Head

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Marble

Antique Southeast Asian Gilt Bronze Buddha Head
Located in Astoria, NY
Thai or Cambodian gilt bronze Buddha head depicted with ushnisha and elongated earlobes, mounted on
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Buddha Head

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Bronze

19th Century Chinese Buddha Head on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese carved white marble Buddha head mounted on custom stand. Pagoda Red
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19th Century Chinese Antique Buddha Head

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Marble

Large Antique Thai Buddha Head In Stone
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large and beautiful Ayutthaya Style Buddha Head in sandstone, possibly 16th-17th century with
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18th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Buddha Head

19th Century Sukhothai Buddha Head on Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This serene Buddha head was cast of bronze in Thailand in the mid-19th century, and was originally
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Mid-19th Century Thai Antique Buddha Head

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Bronze

Antique Cast Bronze Crowned Tibetan Buddha Head 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Cast Bronze Crowned Tibetan Buddha Head 18thC Measures - 10.75"H x 5.5"W x 5.25"D
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18th Century Asian Antique Buddha Head

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Bronze

Late 19thc Indonesian Hand Carved Stone Buddha Head
Located in Bellport, NY
A late 19thc Indonesian hand carved stone Buddha Head. The face has an antique light golden warm
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19th Century Indonesian Tibetan Antique Buddha Head

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique buddha head you’re looking for. An antique buddha head — often made from metal, stone and bronze — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique buddha head, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique buddha head, those designed in Folk Art and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. Johann Joachim Kändler each produced at least one beautiful antique buddha head that is worth considering.

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Questions About Antique Buddha Head
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Buddha head that isn't attached to a body is considered disrespectful because the idea of decapitating a Buddha is rooted in colonialism and war for Buddhists.
  • 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.