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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17th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha

$560 Sale Price

20% Off

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

Materials

Bronze

Very Special Bronze Pyu Buddha Statue from Burma

$115,320

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

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

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha

$3,080 Sale Price

20% Off

Early Bronze Thai Buddha Head Mounted on Block

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A remarkable Buddha’s head dating from the 17th to 18th century, originating from the historic

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18th Century Thai Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Early Bronze Thai Buddha Head Mounted on Block

$7,500

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

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas

$1,297

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

Materials

Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$218

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 delicate and exquisite example

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

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Bronze

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$341

Tibetan Vajrasattva Buddha in Bronze, 19th Century

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Tibetan possibly Nepalese bronze, 18th-19th century. Detailed Vajrasattva figure, a Bodhisattva. It is peacefully seated in dhyanasana (position/pose in Meditation) and resting on a ...

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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Buddha

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Bronze

Tibetan Vajrasattva Buddha in Bronze, 19th Century

$5,927

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

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of the Infant Buddha

$16,000

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

Materials

Bronze

16th Century Bronze Lanna Buddha Statue from Thailand

$7,007

Buddha in lacquered wood Burma, Mandalay, 19th century

Located in Milano, IT

exquisite Buddha sculpture, hailing from the enchanting realm of Mandalay, Burma. Crafted in the 19th

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Early 1800s Burmese Anglo-Indian Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Buddha in lacquered wood Burma, Mandalay, 19th century

$2,280 Sale Price / item

20% Off

Antique Old Siam / Thai Cast Bronze Ayuttaya Buddha

Located in San Diego, CA

Old Siam / Thai cast bronze Ayuttaya Buddha, circa 1960s. The piece has a rich patina with

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Late 19th Century Thai Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Antique Old Siam / Thai Cast Bronze Ayuttaya Buddha

$520 Sale Price

20% Off

15th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

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

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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

15th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

$2,800 Sale Price

20% Off

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

Materials

Marble

Special Antique Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$28,865

Sandstone head of Buddha, Khmer, Angkor period, post-Bayon

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Beautiful Khmer head of Buddha. Angkor period, style of the post-Bayon. 14th century. Carved

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Buddha

Materials

Sandstone

Sandstone head of Buddha, Khmer, Angkor period, post-Bayon, 14th Century

$4,000 Sale Price

60% Off

Asian Marble Quan Yin Buddha Bust or Head

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Beautifully executed hand carved marble buddha head fragment of Quan Yin. The youthful face is

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Buddha

Materials

Marble

Asian Marble Quan Yin Buddha Bust or Head

$2,400

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$307

Rare Antique Buddha under Naga Sculpture from Thailand

Located in Atlanta, GA

Depicting Buddha in his royal attires resting on a throne made of coiled naga body and sheltered by

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Late 19th Century Thai Other Antique Buddha

Materials

Metal

Rare Antique Buddha under Naga Sculpture from Thailand

$6,000

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

Materials

Bronze

Thai Lopburi Cast Bronze Seated Buddha, 13th Century

$4,200

Bronze Head of the Buddha, 17th Century, Thailand

Located in Stamford, CT

A Thai bronze head of Buddha, Ayutthaya period, late 16th-early 17th century. His face with serene

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Early 17th Century Thai Other Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Head of the Buddha, 17th Century, Thailand

$1,375

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

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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

Materials

Bronze

Special Antique Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$15,232

Turquoise and Parcel-Gilt Terracotta Buddha on Stand

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Decorative terracotta Buddha with turquoise accents on gilt and ebony base.

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19th Century Asian Antique Buddha

Materials

Terracotta

Turquoise and Parcel-Gilt Terracotta Buddha on Stand

$2,950

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age

Category

17th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha

$2,560 Sale Price

20% Off

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

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

Category

18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

$440 Sale Price

20% Off

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

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

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17th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha

$1,000 Sale Price

20% Off

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age

Category

17th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha

$1,336 Sale Price

20% Off

Striking Bronze Bust of Buddha on Walnut Plaque

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A striking wall sculpture having a serene bronze Buddha head mounted on handsome walnut board.

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1920s Southeast Asian Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Striking Bronze Bust of Buddha on Walnut Plaque

$1,850

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

Materials

Stone, Granite

Japanese Tall Antique Stone Meditation Buddha Shakyamuni 26 Inches

$1,150

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

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Wood Teaching Buddha in Ming Style

$4,800

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

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Other Antique Buddha

Materials

Giltwood

Burmese Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century

$1,850

Antique Print of Buddha s Footprint by Symes (1800)

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Empreinte du Pied de Gaudma'. Print of Buddha's Footprint. This print

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Early 19th Century Antique Buddha

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Buddha s Footprint by Symes (1800)

$142 Sale Price

20% Off

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

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Other Antique Buddha

Materials

Giltwood

Thai Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century

$2,970

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

Located in Sampantawong, TH

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

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

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

$1,960 Sale Price

20% Off

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

Category

Late 19th Century Thai Other Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Thai Gilt Bronze Figure of a Seated Buddha

$2,600

Very Exceptional Almost Identical Pair of Bronze Buddhas

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Two bronze Buddhas, Ayutthaya, 16th century, Thailand with great patina dimensions 26 cm X 13 cm

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16th Century Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Very Exceptional Almost Identical Pair of Bronze Buddhas

$5,340 / set

Large Extraordinary Antique Burmese Marble Buddha Head Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large life-size statue of Buddha head carved from a single block of white alabaster marble and

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19th Century Burmese Archaistic Antique Buddha

Materials

Stone

Large Extraordinary Antique Burmese Marble Buddha Head Display Stand

$7,600

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

Materials

Wood

19th century Antique wooden standing Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma

$4,572

Standing Buddha Thailand, Ayuthaya Period, Early 18th Century

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This bronze standing Buddha mounted on a turned wood base has his right palm held outward in the

Category

Early 18th Century Thai Tribal Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Standing Buddha Thailand, Ayuthaya Period, Early 18th Century

$2,000 Sale Price

42% Off

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

Category

19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

Very large and special antique Buddha statue from Burma

$35,142

Early 20th century Antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue is an impressive early 20th century work in the

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th century Antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$5,800

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

Category

18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Marble

18th century Antique marble Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$3,753

Sitting Buddha Percelain Night Lamp, French Chinoiserie 1900´s

By Limoges, ROBJ, Cristalleries De Sevres

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Sitting Buddha Percelain Night Lamp, French Chinoiserie 1900. This reclining Laughing Buddha is a

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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Sitting Buddha Percelain Night Lamp, French Chinoiserie 1900´s

$1,999

Early 20th century Antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue is a remarkable example of early 20th century Shan (Tai

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th century Antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$887

Rare French Buddha Andirons, Fire dogs, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III Period andirons made of cast iron. They are in a good condition.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Buddha

Materials

Iron

Rare French Buddha Andirons, Fire dogs, 19th Century

$563

Inkwell with seated Buddha figure, France, 19th century

Located in London, GB

L'oggetto raffigura un Buddha seduto su una base decorativa, che tiene in mano un piccolo oggetto

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19th Century Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

Inkwell with seated Buddha figure, France, 19th century

$33,228

17th - 18th Century, 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

Category

17th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Wood

17th - 18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

$6,800

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

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th century Antique bronze Nepali Aparmita Buddha statue

$3,105

19th Century Bronze Buddha Hand Fragment on Walnut Stand

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Buddha Hand Fragment on Walnut Stand from a 19th Century Bronze Buddha Statue

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Buddha

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Buddha Hand Fragment on Walnut Stand

$350

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

Category

18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Sandstone

18th century Antique Burmese sandstone Buddha statue from Burma

$4,619

19th century Special antique marble reclining Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This special antique marble reclining Buddha statue is an exceptional 19th century work from the

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha

Materials

Marble

19th century Special antique marble reclining Buddha statue from Burma

$10,202

Antique Stone Base Lamps, Feet of Buddha Statues

Located in Sheffield, MA

fragments from Buddha statues atop lotus flower form bases from India. Belgium linen lamp shades are

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19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Buddha

Materials

Stone

Antique Stone Base Lamps, Feet of Buddha Statues

$5,400 / set

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

Category

15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Buddha

Materials

Terracotta, Stucco

Ancient Gandharan Stucco on Terracotta Figural Buddha/Bodhisattva Bust

$1,500

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Antique Buddha For Sale on 1stDibs

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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.

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