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Japan Fine Old “Oribe” Garden Lantern , Tea Master Hand Carved
Located in South Burlington, VT
and designed this iconic lantern style especially for private tea gardens. An unusual Buddhist
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Buddhist Antique

Materials

Stone

Japan Antique Hand-Carved Stone Chrysanthemum Petals Water or Plant Basin
Located in South Burlington, VT
most popular, frequent and practical garden ornament found in Japanese gardens. They symbolize Buddhist
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Buddhist Antique

Materials

Granite

17th Century Thai Bronze Bust Of The Buddha
Located in Stamford, CT
small scale makes this a wonderful gift for the Buddhist or yogi, yogini in your life, or anyone else! 7
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Early 17th Century Thai Other Buddhist Antique

Materials

Bronze

JAPAN 1900 Meiji Signed Okimono Sculpture of Fukurokuju In Polychrome Gilt
Located in Miami, FL
or butsudan "Buddhist altar". It is an ornament or figure, especially one placed in a guest room. An
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Buddhist Antique

Materials

Gold

Set of Edo Period Samurai Armor Box Covers (Yoroi Bitsu Covers) with Gold Family
Located in Fukuoka, JP
“front,” and a circular manji crest (卍), an ancient Buddhist symbol associated with strength, continuity
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18th Century Japanese Edo Buddhist Antique

Materials

Leather

Nepalese Silver Ritual Ewer with Gilded Repoussé Panels, Late 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
its most ornamental. Likely used in Buddhist or Newar ritual contexts, the form draws from traditional
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Folk Art Buddhist Antique

Materials

Silver

18th century Antique Burmese sandstone Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
for its fusion of indigenous Tai Yai traditions and Buddhist iconography, this statue showcases the
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18th Century Burmese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Sandstone

Japanese Antique Classic Pagoda Roof Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
traditional architecture, it originated in China. In Japan, to¯ro¯ were originally used only in Buddhist
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Buddhist Antique

Materials

Iron

A Chinese carved amethyst incense censor and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th C
Located in London, GB
Buddhist lion. A very unique scholar object for serious collectors. In good condition commensurate with
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19th Century Chinese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Amethyst

Chinese Old Fantastic Sculpture Comical Face Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
) Luohans are Buddhist figures, in Sanskrit known as Arhat or “destroyer of enemy” (desires) or deserving or
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Buddhist Antique

Materials

Sandstone

Satsuma Red Gold Blue Satsuma Porcelain Tea Set, Nakasima Japan
By Satsuma
Located in Valladolid, ES
, blue, and ochre colors predominate. The main motif features the goddess Kannon surrounded by Buddhist
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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Buddhist Antique

Materials

Gold

Life-Sized 19th Century Gilt Bronze Thai Buddha with Mother of Pearl Eyes
Located in New York, NY
time known for its refined and spiritual Buddhist sculptures. Thailand, Circa: 1850
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1850s Thai Other Buddhist Antique

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Statue Of Nepalese Tara (royal Relaxation Position), Late 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
vajra (thunderbolt) motif — a ritual feature characteristic of Nepalese Newar Buddhist workshop bronzes
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tibetan Buddhist Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Burmese Gilded Chest or Trunk Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite 19th century Burmese Mandalay period gilt chest or trunk table. Decorated Buddhist scenes
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19th Century Burmese Rustic Buddhist Antique

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Giltwood, Lacquer, Hardwood

Japan Tall Antique Hand Crafted Inari Fox Kitsune With Glass Eyes Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
Buddhist beliefs in Japan. More than one-third (32,000) of the Shinto shrines in Japan are dedicated to
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Buddhist Antique

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Pottery, Glass

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Carved Altar/Buddha House/Shrine
Located in Pomona, CA
. It has over 100 years history and made in imitation of a real Buddhist temple, even has a scaled down
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood

19th c. Burmese Reclining Buddha – Rare Iconographic Form, Mandalay period
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Mandalay period represents an uncommon and symbolically powerful pose in Buddhist iconography. Depicted
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19th Century Burmese Buddhist Antique

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Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Burmese Black Monk Offering Bowl Set
Located in Chicago, IL
hsun kwet. it is unique to Burma and was used to present offerings of food at buddhist monasteries
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Late 19th Century Unknown Anglo-Japanese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Lacquer

1920s Chinese Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
knot—a revered Buddhist symbol of eternity, interconnectedness, and harmony—placed prominently within
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Early 20th Century Chinese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wool

Unique 1806 Buddha Vishnu Avatar Antique Print - Hindu Engraving Collectible
Located in Langweer, NL
blending of Hindu and Buddhist traditions, with Buddha symbolizing enlightenment and compassion. The
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Early 1800s Buddhist Antique

Materials

Paper

Japan Set Two Antique Orb Lanterns, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
as an offering to Buddha. Some of the earliest stone lanterns were carved with Buddhist images on the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Buddhist Antique

Materials

Iron

18th-19th Century Tibetan Thanka
Located in Dallas, TX
Tibetan Buddhist thangka from the late 18th early 19th century. Distemper on cloth (either silk or
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Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Buddhist Antique

Materials

Paint

Japanese Fine Antique Gilt and Red Lacquer Lotus Bud Flower, Edo Period 19th C
Located in South Burlington, VT
lacquered gold flower stem was made for a Buddhist 19th century temple altar. Its flower blossoms and leaves
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1840s Japanese Edo Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood, Pine

Japan Fine Old “Oribe” Granite Garden Lantern , Tea Master Hand Carved
Located in South Burlington, VT
master and designed this iconic lantern style especially for private tea gardens. An unusual Buddhist
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Buddhist Antique

Materials

Stone, Granite

19th-Century Tibetan Copper and Brass Ritual Vessel with Applied Ornamentation
Located in Middleburg, VA
worthy testament to Tibetan artisanship and Buddhist ritual culture. A compelling piece for collectors of
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Buddhist Antique

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Early 20th Century Chinese Silk Kesi Panel – Immortal Figures
Located in Media, PA
panel captures the essence of Daoist or Buddhist mythology with ethereal movement and striking colors
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Buddhist Antique

Materials

Silk

Tibetan Thangka of Chenresi, Gouache on Linen
Located in Chicago, IL
Thangkas are devotional paintings displayed by Buddhists in monasteries, temples, and even in their
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Early 19th Century Buddhist Antique

Materials

Linen, Silk, Gouache, Pigment

Japan Fine Old Granite Garden Lantern With Sanscrit Calligraphy
Located in South Burlington, VT
gardens. Sanscrit Calligraphy An unusual Buddhist Sanscrit symbol is carved on top of the base stone
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Buddhist Antique

Materials

Stone, Granite

Antique Tibetan Sitting Rug or Runner
Located in Point Richmond, CA
rosettes, frog’s feet or flaming pearls, Buddhist swastikas, long life shō characters, and other small
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tribal Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wool

Chinese Carved Marble Sitting Guanyin
Located in Bradenton, FL
Marble statue of carved statue of the Buddhist goddess known as Guanyin, sitting in the lotus
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Buddhist Antique

Materials

Marble

Antique Rare Finely Molded Terracotta Luohan Head China Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Statues of Arhats are always found in the Buddhist temple, sometimes up to five hundreds, surrounding the
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18th Century Chinese Qing Buddhist Antique

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Standing Sculpture of Quan Yin Figure, Circa 1890 s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
sculptor is a Buddhist symbol of enlightenment and compassion.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood

Meiji Period Japanese Imari Bowl Attributed to Fukagawa, Circa 1880
By Fukagawa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
panels depict playful karashishi (Buddhist lion dogs) nestled among blooming peonies and stylized rocks
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Buddhist Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Monochrome Litho of Imposing Statues of Traditional Japanese Guardian Deities
Located in Langweer, NL
statues reflect the classic iconography of Niō, protectors of Buddhist temples, and embodying the balance
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1880s Buddhist Antique

Materials

Paper

1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
together with owner's info - seems to be owned by the Buddhist temple, but probably the date seems to be
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Antique Samarkand Rug in Brown, Pink, and Ochre Geometric Patterns - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
symbology of this piece are pomegranates and Buddhist style corner spandrels—all celebrated in this renowned
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1920s East Turkestani Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Armchairs Pair Official Hat Yoke Back Carved Motifs Lacquered
Located in London, GB
, denoting status, with stunning ancient Buddhist carvings. The quality of craftsmanship can be seen
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19th Century Chinese Ming Buddhist Antique

Materials

Elm

Japanese Tall Antique Classic Electrified Temple Table Lamp Emits Serene Light
Located in South Burlington, VT
only in Buddhist temples, where they lined and illuminated paths and lighted lanterns were then
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Buddhist Antique

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th/ early 20th Century Large Red Lacquer Offering Bowl, Burma
Located in Point Richmond, CA
:: 78.7 cm x 19 cm Traditionally used to bring offerings to an altar, and to present food at Buddhist
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Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Buddhist Antique

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Bamboo, Lacquer

Pair, 19th Century Chinese Clobbered Rose Medallion Bottle Vases
Located in Atlanta, GA
mythical beasts in motion amid auspicious Buddhist and Daoist emblems, butterflies, ribbon-tied roundels
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Buddhist Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany Studios New York "Plain Squares" Table Lamp
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
motif found on a tortoise shell. This particular pattern was commonly employed in Buddhist temples and
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Early 20th Century American Buddhist Antique

Materials

Bronze

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
spiritual strength. Whether you're an avid collector of Buddhist art, a practitioner seeking an authentic
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Early 20th Century Burmese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Bronze

Satsuma Bowl of Immortals
Located in New Orleans, LA
This highly detailed Satsuma bowl is adorned with Buddhist monks and signed “Hododa” on the
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Buddhist Antique

Materials

Gold

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha statue in Mandalay style
Located in DEVENTER, NL
, serene facial expressions, and intricate detailing—this statue reflects the zenith of Burmese Buddhist
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19th Century Burmese Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Silver Enameled Articulated Carp Lotus and Wave Stand, C. 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with incised veins. Meaning: The lotus (lianhua) is one of the most important Buddhist symbols
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Buddhist Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Japanese ikebana banakago basket of Chinese style
Located in PARIS, FR
floral offerings - kuge - to Buddhist altars and stupas. The ambassador Ono no Imoko became the priest
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Buddhist Antique

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Japan Tall Pair Round Antique Stone Water Basin Planters , 44 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese gardens. They symbolize Buddhist “purification” and are usually strategically placed in gardens or
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Buddhist Antique

Materials

Stone

Meiji Satsuma Dragons Immortals Cup Saucer by Kitagawa-zō, Signed Dai Nippon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
2.75" high. An exceptional collector’s piece that bridges Buddhist iconography, mythological symbolism
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Buddhist Antique

Materials

Pottery

19th/20th C. Repoussé Silver Box Mythical Guardian Figure, Tibet or South India
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
powers in both Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist traditions. The lid lifts to reveal a finely chased interior
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Buddhist Antique

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a Buddhist follower may
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Buddhist Antique

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
plant with a place of honor among the Eight Buddhist Emblems . Sacred flower of the Buddhists, symbol of
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17th Century Chinese Ming Buddhist Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Japan Large Antique Bronze Seated Kanon Beautiful Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
: Private collection Kyoto, Japan Only one. Maitreya is a bodhisattva who in the Buddhist tradition is to
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Buddhist Antique

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period Kyoto Satsuma Vase Table Lamp, Japan, circa 1880
Located in Grythyttan, SE
reflective of Buddhist traditions in Japanese art. The conversion to a lamp preserves the vase’s artistic
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Buddhist Antique

Materials

Stoneware

"Dawn Inside the Yoshiwara" Utagawa Hiroshige, Japanese Landscape, Ukiyo-e
By Utagawa Hiroshige
Located in New York, NY
being paid very little per series. Still, this did not deter him, as he receded to Buddhist monkhood in
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1850s Naturalistic Buddhist Antique

Materials

Paper, Ink, Woodcut

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a Buddhist follower may
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Buddhist Antique

Materials

Copper, Brass

Antique Southeast Asian Temple Strut Architectural Ornament Elephant Carving (2)
Located in Forney, TX
role in the Buddhist and Hindu culture, as well as the folk religions, of South and Southeast Asia
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Buddhist Antique

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Wheel of Life Opium Tool Set
Located in Chicago, IL
small tools hang from a charm shaped as the "Wheel of Life," a Buddhist symbol of eternity. Suspended
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Buddhist Antique

Materials

Brass

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Buddhist Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic buddhist antique available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every buddhist antique was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the buddhist antique you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A buddhist antique made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one buddhist antique that is appealing in its simplicity, but Japanese School produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Buddhist Antique?

A buddhist antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,811, while the lowest priced sells for $99 and the highest can go for as much as $333,141.