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

19th Century Bronze Buddha

Buddha Siam

Buddha Asia

Chinese Buddha

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Edo Period Buddhist Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Amulet Sculpture

$595

16th Century Thai Ayutthaya Sandstone Torso of the Buddha

Located in Austin, TX

A lovely carved sandstone torso of the Buddha, Ayutthaya period (1350-1767), Thailand. Wonderfully

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16th Century Thai Antique Buddha

Materials

Sandstone

16th Century Thai Ayutthaya Sandstone Torso of the Buddha

$9,500

Small Antique Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture with Verdigris on Stand

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Small antique Southeast Asian cast bronze buddha head sculpture with verdigris patina mounted on a

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Late 19th Century Thai Tibetan Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Small Antique Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture with Verdigris on Stand

$650

13/14thC Large Thickly Cast Iron Korean Buddha, 9020

Located in Ukiah, CA

Very rare large thickly cast iron Korean Buddha (a magnet sticks to it). In an extremely early

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15th Century and Earlier Korean Antique Buddha

Materials

Iron

13/14thC Large Thickly Cast Iron Korean Buddha, 9020

$7,750 Sale Price

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19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Alabaster Marble Seated Buddha Statue

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese alabaster Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Alabaster Marble Seated Buddha Statue

$6,250

16th century Very special bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Very special antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue Material : bronze 36,8 cm high 18 cm wide and

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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

16th century Very special bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$23,155

Early 20th Century Chinese Pair of Bronze Happy Buddha Candle Holders

Located in Pomona, CA

These early 20th century candlesticks are cast of bronze in the form of two Happy Buddhas standing

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Chinese Pair of Bronze Happy Buddha Candle Holders

$310

12/13thC Song Dynasty Chinese Terracotta Buddha Architectural Wall Piece 10355

Located in Ukiah, CA

122/13thC Song Dynasty Chinese Terracotta Buddha in the form of an Architectural wall piece. These

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Buddha

Materials

Stone

12/13thC Song Dynasty Chinese Terracotta Buddha Architectural Wall Piece 10355

$1,600

16thC Northern Thai Bronze Buddha, Very Finely Cast and Sculpted, 10654

Located in Ukiah, CA

Superb 16th Century Northern Thai Bronze Buddha An exceptional Northern Thai bronze Buddha dating

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16th Century Thai Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

16thC Northern Thai Bronze Buddha, Very Finely Cast and Sculpted, 10654

$2,950

Antique Original Thayo Burmese Burma Myanmar Asian Buddha Head Sculpture Statue

Located in Studio City, CA

An exceptionally beautiful, serene, delicately crafted, and extremely rare Burmese Buddha head/bust

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Original Thayo Burmese Burma Myanmar Asian Buddha Head Sculpture Statue

$5,450

Lion With Buddha Asian Hand-Carved Sculpture 19th Century

Located in Milano, MI

corrispondenza delle spalle anteriori si incastra la figura di una divinità seduta in preghiera, un Buddha

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Early 19th Century Southeast Asian Other Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Lion With Buddha Asian Hand-Carved Sculpture 19th Century

$1,186

Japanese Tall Antique Garden Stone Crowned Buddha Shakyamuni 25", Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

An old early 20th century granite stone "Crowned" Buddha - Shyaka Nyorai Sakyamuni- sculpture

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Buddha

Materials

Stone, Granite

Japanese Tall Antique Garden Stone Crowned Buddha Shakyamuni 25", Signed

$960 Sale Price

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19th century Antique temple cloth with 7 Buddhas from Tibet - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique temple cloth featuring 7 Buddhas is a remarkable 19th-century artifact from Tibet

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Grasscloth

19th century Antique temple cloth with 7 Buddhas from Tibet - OriginalBuddhas

$2,217

19th century Large antique marble Mandalay Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This large antique marble Mandalay Buddha statue is a remarkable 19th-century piece originating

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Marble

19th century Large antique marble Mandalay Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra

$20,403

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Chinese Antique Carved Stone Buddha Head was handcrafted dated back to 1900s and

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Buddha

Materials

Stone

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture

$1,125

Large terracotta Buddha head, Burma, Shan States, late 18th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Large Buddha head in gilt-leaf terracotta with trace of red polychromy. The Buddha must have been

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Late 18th Century Burmese Other Antique Buddha

Materials

Terracotta

Large terracotta Buddha head, Burma, Shan States, late 18th Century

$10,443

20th Century Asian Oversized Tropical Wood Buddha Head - Vintage Wall Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An oversized antique Asian Buddha head made of hand crafted tropical Hardwood and finished with

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Early 20th Century Burmese Art Deco Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

20th Century Asian Oversized Tropical Wood Buddha Head - Vintage Wall Sculpture

$2,560 Sale Price / item

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Japanese Edo Period Kannon Stone Buddha/1700-1850/Garden Ornament

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We are pleased to present a simple stone Buddha of Kannon Bosatsu, made in Japan during the Edo

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Buddha

Materials

Stone, Granite

Japanese Edo Period Kannon Stone Buddha/1700-1850/Garden Ornament

$800

Large Burmese Buddha Statue From The Mandalay Period Of 1.95m High

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb important Buddha from the Mandalay period from Birmanie from the 19th century in gilded wood

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19th Century Burmese Aesthetic Movement Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Large Burmese Buddha Statue From The Mandalay Period Of 1.95m High

$4,628

17th century Antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue - Ava period from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique bronze Buddha statue from the Ava period of Burma (now known as Myanmar) dates back to

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17th Century Thai Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

17th century Antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue - Ava period from Burma

$11,532

19th Century Chinese Antique Wooden Figure of the Medicine Buddha Bhaishajyaguru

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large, antique Chinese figure of the Medicine Buddha Bhaishajyaguru made of hand crafted gilded

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Chinese Antique Wooden Figure of the Medicine Buddha Bhaishajyaguru

$9,400

18th century Very special antique bronze Burmese Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Very special antique bronze Burmese Buddha Material : bronze 40,7 cm high 27,5 cm wide and 21,8 cm

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

18th century Very special antique bronze Burmese Buddha from Burma

$31,939

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Alabaster Marble Seated Buddha Statue

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese alabaster Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Alabaster Marble Seated Buddha Statue

$6,000 Sale Price

20% Off

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Standing Buddha with Stand

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha standing on a lotus base, with gilded gold and inlay of colorful

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Standing Buddha with Stand

$1,360 Sale Price

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An Antique Bronze Figure of a Standing Buddha, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An Antique Bronze Figure of a Standing Buddha, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian

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19th Century Asian Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

An Antique Bronze Figure of a Standing Buddha, 19th Century

$1,300

Early 19th century Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha statue is a magnificent early 19th-century artifact from

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Early 19th Century Thai Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th century Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha statue from Burma

$1,376

Japanese Chinese Asian Signed Large Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture Incense Censer

Located in Studio City, CA

A quite fantastic, rather unique, and unusual bronze Buddha Deiety hand sculpture ( making the

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Chinese Asian Signed Large Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture Incense Censer

$1,250

Thai Bronze Buddha, Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, Early 20th century, Thailand

Located in Austin, TX

A well cast smaller scale bronze reproduction of the famous golden Buddha known as Para Puttha

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1920s Thai Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Thai Bronze Buddha, Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, Early 20th century, Thailand

$3,200

Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Buddha Statue, circa 14th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine late Yuan to early Ming Chinese terracotta gilt and polychrome painted Buddha figure

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Buddha

Materials

Terracotta

Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Buddha Statue, circa 14th Century

$5,400

Khmer Cast Bronze Buddha Sheltered by Naga, 19th Century, Cambodia

Located in Austin, TX

A well cast Khmer style bronze figure of an adorned Buddha sheltered by a Naga, Buddha Muchalinda

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19th Century Cambodian Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Khmer Cast Bronze Buddha Sheltered by Naga, 19th Century, Cambodia

$3,800

19th Century Asian Pinewood Burmese Buddha Head - Antique Décor Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 19th Century, very decorative large Burmese Buddha head made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Metal

19th Century Asian Pinewood Burmese Buddha Head - Antique Décor Sculpture

$6,800

18th century Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra

Located in DEVENTER, NL

The Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha is a remarkable and spiritually significant artifact

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

18th century Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra

$11,532

Ayutthaya Lacquered And Gilt Bronze Buddha Head 15th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Ayutthaya Lacquered and Gilt Copper Bronze Buddha Head Circa 15th Century A beautifully

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15th Century and Earlier Thai Ming Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Ayutthaya Lacquered And Gilt Bronze Buddha Head 15th Century

$4,200

9th/10thC, deeply serene, pre-Pagan Buddha--Rare, Sensitively Modeled, 9883

Located in Ukiah, CA

An exceptional 9th–10th century Burmese bronze Buddha from the pre-Pagan period, exhibiting

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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

9th/10thC, deeply serene, pre-Pagan Buddha--Rare, Sensitively Modeled, 9883

$14,500

Rare 14th century sandstone panel with five Buddha statues from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

India, featuring five Buddha statues, each depicted with a distinct mudra. Crafted from durable

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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Buddha

Materials

Sandstone

Rare 14th century sandstone panel with five Buddha statues from India

$29,274

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Reclining Buddha with Stand

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden reclining Buddha with original lacquer and inlay of colorful glass pieces on

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Reclining Buddha with Stand

$1,584 Sale Price

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Japanese Seated Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Wood Carved Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

Buddha immediately following his enlightenment The Buddha sculpture comes with a wonderfully red

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Buddha

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Seated Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Wood Carved Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture

$7,950

14th century - Pinya period Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique wooden Buddha statue, originating from Burma (Myanmar), stands at 27.2 cm tall and

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15th Century and Earlier Nepalese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

14th century - Pinya period Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$1,637

18th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue Material : wood 33,8 cm high 10,1 cm wide and 9,2 cm deep

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

18th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra

$709

Early 16th Century, Early Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

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16th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Early 16th Century, Early Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

$2,000 Sale Price

20% Off

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned King Buddha Statue

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha or sometimes known as 'King Buddha's, wearing diadem

Category

18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned King Buddha Statue

$1,650

18th Century, Shan, Antique Tai Yai Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Rare antique Tai Yai Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness

Category

18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Tai Yai Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

$1,600 Sale Price

20% Off

Japanese Tall 100 Year Old Stone Buddha, Hands in Prayer

Located in South Burlington, VT

A very good hand carved stone Buddha/Jizo Guardian sculpture set upon its own carved base Good

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Buddha

Materials

Stone

Japanese Tall 100 Year Old Stone Buddha, Hands in Prayer

$200 Sale Price / set

49% Off

18th Century, Shan, Antique Tai Yai Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Tai Yai Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture

Category

18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Tai Yai Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

$1,480 Sale Price

20% Off

Buddha Head, Bronze with Gilt – Uthong Kingdom, Thailand (14th–15th Century)

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A finely cast bronze Buddha head from the Uthong Kingdom, dating to the 14th–15th century. This

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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Buddha Head, Bronze with Gilt – Uthong Kingdom, Thailand (14th–15th Century)

$1,560

18th century Special bronze Burmese Buddha from the Amarapura from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This special bronze Burmese Buddha from the Amarapura period is a remarkable and rare piece of

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

18th century Special bronze Burmese Buddha from the Amarapura from Nepal

$23,951

19th century Antique marble Buddha statue from Burma from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique marble Burmese Buddha statue is a magnificent representation of artistry and Buddhist

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Marble

19th century Antique marble Buddha statue from Burma from Burma

$6,141

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned King Buddha Statue

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha or sometimes known as 'King Buddha's, wearing diadem

Category

18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned King Buddha Statue

$1,875

19th century antique wooden Burmese Lotus Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra

Located in DEVENTER, NL

The antique wooden Burmese Lotus Buddha is a captivating and spiritually significant artifact

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

19th century antique wooden Burmese Lotus Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra

$2,575

Statuette of walking Buddha in bronze - Sukhotai style - Thailand 19th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Statuette of Buddha in patinated bronze, represented in walking posture, holding an alms bowl in

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19th Century Thai Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Statuette of walking Buddha in bronze - Sukhotai style - Thailand 19th

$835 Sale Price

20% Off

Shan Burmese Carved, Lacquered, Gilt Wood Buddha, 18th Century, Burma

Located in Austin, TX

A stately Shan Burmese seated Buddha of carved hardwood, lacquered and gilt, 18th century or

Category

18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Shan Burmese Carved, Lacquered, Gilt Wood Buddha, 18th Century, Burma

$4,200

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Standing Buddha with Gilded Gold

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha standing on a lotus base, with gilded gold. Age: Burma, Mandalay

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Standing Buddha with Gilded Gold

$3,950

19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra

Located in DEVENTER, NL

The antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue is a remarkable and historically significant artifact

Category

19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra

$3,459

Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Huge Kutani Hotei Laughing Buddha

Located in Pomona, CA

This is an authentic antique Japanese Buddha, Hotei from early 1900's. It is from Kutani which a

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Buddha

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Huge Kutani Hotei Laughing Buddha

$7,999 Sale Price

36% Off

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this magnificent Chinese Antique Carved Stone Buddha Head. It was dated back to 1920s and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Buddha

Materials

Stone

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture

$1,080

18th century antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra

Located in DEVENTER, NL

The antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha is a captivating masterpiece that exemplifies the skill and

Category

18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

18th century antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra

$4,349

17th Century, Early Shan, Rare Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Rare Antique Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on

Category

17th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

17th Century, Early Shan, Rare Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha

$3,840 Sale Price

20% Off

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Antique Buddha For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique buddha you’re looking for. Each antique buddha for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. Your living room may not be complete without an antique buddha — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique buddha, designed in the Folk Art, Arts and Crafts or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique buddha has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Johann Joachim Kändler, Anton Klieber and Bertha E. Jacques are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Buddha?

The average selling price for an antique buddha at 1stDibs is $3,171, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $750,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Antique Buddha

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.

Symbols of Happiness and Rebirth Adorn This Japanese Satsuma Bowl

Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.

Chicago’s Pagoda Red Has a Spirited Mix of Asian Antiques and Bold New Art

For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.

In L.A., Gallerist JF Chen Has Long Championed Eclectic Blue-Chip Design

Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.

12 Calming Spaces Inspired by Japanese Design

From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.

Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques

The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.