How do I identify an antique Buddha statue?

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.

Antique Buddha Sculpture

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Special Antique Bronze Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$13,306

19th century Antique Burmese Buddha amulet from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique Burmese Buddha amulet Material: Terracotta 12 cm high The black base is 9,2 cm wide and 7,2

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Terracotta

19th century Antique Burmese Buddha amulet from Burma

$246

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This 19th century wooden Burmese Buddha temple is a stunning testament to the rich spiritual and

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19th Century Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas

$926

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This 19th century wooden Burmese Buddha temple is a stunning testament to the rich spiritual and

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19th Century Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas

$1,024

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from the 19th century is a fine example of Shan (Tai Yai

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$218

Very Special Bronze Pyu Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Originating from Burma 6 - 9th century / original from the Pyu period This is the most special Pyu Buddha

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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Very Special Bronze Pyu Buddha Statue from Burma

$115,320

Early 20th century Antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

bronzes, antique Buddhist art, and museum-quality devotional sculptures. Antique bronze Burmese Buddha

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Early 20th century Antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$5,800

Japanese Tall Antique Stone Meditation Buddha Shakyamuni 26 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

An attractive and old Meiji Stone Buddha in a sutra of meditation - with a memorial inscription

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Stone, Granite

Japanese Tall Antique Stone Meditation Buddha Shakyamuni 26 Inches

$1,150

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

associated with the Buddha. Within this temple, one can imagine the presence of an original Buddha statue, a

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19th Century Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas

$1,297

Early 20th century Antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

mudra, symbolizing the moment of the Buddha’s enlightenment, the sculpture conveys serenity, spiritual

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Early 20th century Antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$887

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from the 19th century is a charming example of Shan (Tai

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$218

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. The young Prince

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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of the Infant Buddha

$16,000

Early 20 Century Antique Carved Bronze 3 Generations of Buddha Statues

Located in Pomona, CA

Three generations of Buddha represents Past, Present and Future three generations of Buddha. They

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Early 20 Century Antique Carved Bronze 3 Generations of Buddha Statues

$880 Sale Price / set

20% Off

16th Century Bronze Lanna Buddha Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

mudra Originating from Thailand 16th century With confirmed TL-test, see pictures A special Buddha

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16th Century Thai Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

16th Century Bronze Lanna Buddha Statue from Thailand

$7,007

Japanese Edo Period Carved Seated Fasting Buddha, 18th C./Early 19th C.

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Edo Period Carved Seated Fasting Buddha, 18th C./Early 19th C. DIMENSIONS Height: 9.5

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Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

Japanese Edo Period Carved Seated Fasting Buddha, 18th C./Early 19th C.

$5,800

19th century Antique wooden standing Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique wooden standing Mandalay Buddha statue is a magnificent 19th century example of

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden standing Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma

$4,572

Special Antique Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Originating from Burma 17th century Large original antique Buddha statues in this high quality are very rare

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17th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Marble

Special Antique Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$28,865

18th century Antique marble Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Experience the serenity of this antique marble Burmese Buddha statue, a rare 17th-18th century

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Marble

18th century Antique marble Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$3,753

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Introducing this antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue, an elegant 19th-century piece crafted in the

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$267

Special antique marble Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Burmese inscriptions in the base, probably the name of the donor of the Buddha Very high quality !

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Marble

Special antique marble Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma

$7,984

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Presenting this antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue, an authentic 19th-century piece showcasing

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$341

Very special bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

krt. gold Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 17th century Buddha statues of this age

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17th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Very special bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$84,272

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Presenting this antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue, an authentic 19th-century piece crafted in

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$307

Chinese Antique Chinese Bronze Laughing Buddha Statue China, ca 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely piece Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 19th Century Age: ca 1900 Original/Reproduction: Original Condition: Overall Condi...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Porcelain

Chinese Antique Chinese Bronze Laughing Buddha Statue China, ca 1900

$1,139 Sale Price

39% Off

Thai Lopburi Cast Bronze Seated Buddha, 13th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine early Thai Lopburi figure of a crowned and adorned Buddha, cast bronze, mid-13th century

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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Thai Lopburi Cast Bronze Seated Buddha, 13th Century

$4,200

19th century Large antique Burmese Buddha altar from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This large antique Burmese Buddha altar stands at an impressive height of 187 cm, reflecting the

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19th Century Indian Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

19th century Large antique Burmese Buddha altar from Burma

$6,721

Special Antique Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

(see pictures), but thinking about the age, I think that the Buddha is still in very good condition

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16th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Special Antique Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$15,232

Small Edo period stone Buddha from Japan/Jizo Bodhisattva/1800s/Amulet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

it was carefully preserved. This stone Buddha was probably not carved by a professional stonemason

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Stone

Small Edo period stone Buddha from Japan/Jizo Bodhisattva/1800s/Amulet

$800 / set

Torso of Buddha, Kingdom of Ayutthaya, 1350-1767 , 17th Century

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Torso of Buddha Kingdom of Ayutthaya (1350-1767), 17th century. Carved sandstone, height

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17th Century Thai Minimalist Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Sandstone

Torso of Buddha, Kingdom of Ayutthaya, 1350-1767 , 17th Century

$37,975

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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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

Chinese Carved Wood Teaching Buddha in Ming Style

$4,800

19th century Special antique marble reclining Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Buddha represents a highly special and museum-quality piece for collectors of Burmese marble sculpture

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Marble

19th century Special antique marble reclining Buddha statue from Burma

$10,202

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 Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Giltwood

Burmese Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century

$1,850

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 Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Giltwood

Thai Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century

$2,970

Thai Gilt Bronze Figure of a Seated Buddha

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Thai Gilt Bronze Figure of a Seated Buddha, depicted with legs crossed in the virasana position

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Late 19th Century Thai Other Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

Thai Gilt Bronze Figure of a Seated Buddha

$2,600

18th century Antique Burmese sandstone Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Unearth the spiritual grandeur of this Antique Burmese sandstone Buddha statue, an 18th-century

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Sandstone

18th century Antique Burmese sandstone Buddha statue from Burma

$4,619

Very large and special antique Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This Very large and special antique Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

Very large and special antique Buddha statue from Burma

$35,142

18th century Very large and special antique Burmese Buddha statue

Located in DEVENTER, NL

piece is in exceptionally good condition, a rarity for sculptures of this age and material. Buddha

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Lacquer

18th century Very large and special antique Burmese Buddha statue

$115,320

Antique Chinese stone Buddha statue / before the 19th century / Tathagata

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a seated stone Buddha statue believed to have been made in China. While its date of

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Stone

Antique Chinese stone Buddha statue / before the 19th century / Tathagata

$1,500

18th century Special large reclining Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This special large reclining Burmese Buddha statue is an extraordinary 18th-century masterpiece

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

18th century Special large reclining Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$19,106

Three Early 20th Century Red Horn Carvings of Buddha and Bodhisattva

Located in Hudson, NY

Three early 20th century red horn carvings of Buddha and Bodhisattvas. These three carvings all

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Horn, Rosewood

Three Early 20th Century Red Horn Carvings of Buddha and Bodhisattva

$975 / item

Early 20th century Antique bronze Nepali Aparmita Buddha statue

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique bronze Nepali Aparmita Buddha statue Material : bronze 37,4 cm high 24,4 cm wide and 19 cm

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Early 20th century Antique bronze Nepali Aparmita Buddha statue

$3,105

Ancient Gandharan Stucco on Terracotta Figural Buddha/Bodhisattva Bust

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine ancient figural bust. In stucco on terracotta. In the form of the Buddha or a bodhisattva

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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Terracotta, Stucco

Ancient Gandharan Stucco on Terracotta Figural Buddha/Bodhisattva Bust

$1,500

Large and Special Bronze Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 75 cm high 60,5 cm wide and 40 cm deep Weight: 71.65 kgs Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th Century With inscriptions in the base...

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Large and Special Bronze Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$11,183

Stone Buddha Head Chinese Qi Dynasty on Custom Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

Carved out of a single block of grayish brown stone (likely granite type), this Buddha head

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Marble

Stone Buddha Head Chinese Qi Dynasty on Custom Stand

$3,800

Antique wooden Burmese temple from Burma, Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique wooden Burmese temple Material : wood 75.3 cm high 48 cm wide and 39 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style 19th century Weight: 10,65 kgs Originating from Burma

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

Antique wooden Burmese temple from Burma, Original Buddhas

$1,637

Antique wooden Burmese temple from Burma, Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique wooden Burmese temple Material : wood 60,1 cm high 44,5 cm breed en 33,3 cm diep Verguld met 24 krt. bladgoud Mandalay style 19e eeuws Weight: 9,15 kgs Originating from Burma

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

Antique wooden Burmese temple from Burma, Original Buddhas

$818

Late 19th / early 20th century Antique sandstone standing Burmese Buddha

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Discover the timeless beauty of this Antique Sandstone Standing Burmese Buddha — a rare spiritual

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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Sandstone

Late 19th / early 20th century Antique sandstone standing Burmese Buddha

$4,825

18th century special antique wooden Burmese Lotus Buddha - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

The special antique wooden Burmese Lotus Buddha is a truly extraordinary and sacred artifact

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

18th century special antique wooden Burmese Lotus Buddha - OriginalBuddhas

$3,912

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Buddha, an extraordinary 19th-century artifact that is both a collector’s treasure and a meaningful

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$666

17/18thC Cambodian Silver Buddha-Rare Solid Cast Miniature 9834

Located in Ukiah, CA

This is a silver Buddha, from Cambodia, from the 17th-18th century. I have not measured the purity

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17th Century Laotian Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Silver

17/18thC Cambodian Silver Buddha-Rare Solid Cast Miniature 9834

$700

Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, Ca 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha CHinese Antique. China, finely carved

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, Ca 1900

$296

18th century Very large and special antique Burmese Buddha statue

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This very large and special antique Burmese Buddha statue is an extraordinary example of 18th

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Lacquer

18th century Very large and special antique Burmese Buddha statue

$115,320

Laquered Wood Buddha , Shan States, Burma , Partly 18th C.

Located in PARIS, FR

Seated Buddha in Bhumisparsa mùdra position, or gesture of the earth witnessing Buddha's struggle

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Late 18th Century Burmese Other Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

Laquered Wood Buddha , Shan States, Burma , Partly 18th C.

$4,462 Sale Price

20% Off

18th century Special antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This special antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue is an exceptional 18th-century masterpiece

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18th Century Thai Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

18th century Special antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$16,855

Small Thai Seated Bronze Buddha Maravijaya, Ayutthaya, 16th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A small Thai cast seated bronze figure of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni, Northern Thailand

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16th Century Thai Tribal Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Small Thai Seated Bronze Buddha Maravijaya, Ayutthaya, 16th Century

$1,800

15/16th century northern Thai Buddha in Royal Attire. 10371

Located in Ukiah, CA

15/16th century northern Thai Buddha in Royal Attire. This is a particularly wonderful example of

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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

15/16th century northern Thai Buddha in Royal Attire. 10371

$1,500

Standing Bronze Buddha, Thailand, 19th century, U-Thong B Style

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Graceful bronze sculpture representing the standing Buddha, hands gently crossed in front of the

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Early 19th Century Thai Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Standing Bronze Buddha, Thailand, 19th century, U-Thong B Style

$628

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Antique Buddha Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique buddha sculpture for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and bronze, every item from our selection of antique buddha sculpture was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of antique buddha sculpture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of antique buddha sculpture, those designed in Folk Art, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of antique buddha sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Anton Klieber, Enrico Caruso and He Chaozong produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Buddha Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of antique buddha sculpture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $50 and can go as high as $750,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,184.

Questions About Antique Buddha Sculpture

How do I identify an antique Buddha statue?
1 Answer
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.

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