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Hand Carved Oriental Shan Style Buddha Head
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A fine example of a hand carved solid wood Oriental Buddha head, in overall good condition, hand
Category

20th Century Thai Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Fine Antique Thai Southeast Asia Temple Buddha Carved Wood Gold Gilded Statue
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine antique Thailand Southeast Asia temple buddha deity temple hand carved wood statue. Carved out
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Early 20th Century Thai Antiquities

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fine Antique Thai Southeast Asia Temple Buddha Carved Wood Gold Gilded Statue
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine antique Thailand Southeast Asia temple buddha deity temple hand carved wood statue. Carved out
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Early 20th Century Thai Antiquities

Materials

Gold Leaf

Huge 20C Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha Great Carving
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Huge and beautifully carved statue of a Laughing Buddha. Nice artifact as home decoration
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description China, finely carved wooden Laughing Buddha in laying position. Seated on a matching
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Wood

19th Century Asian Carved Gilt Wood Buddha, with Inlaid Glass Eyes, circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
A 19th C Asian carved gilt wood Buddha This highly decorative Burmese or Indian carved hardwood
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Antique 19th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Hand Carved Buddha Head Wall Plaque
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool hand carved wooden buddha head wall plaque from Thailand, circa 1970s. The piece is in
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique Burma BurmeseTemple Mandalay Buddha Carved Wood Gold Statue 16 1/2"
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine antique 19c Burmese Southeast Asia temple Mandalay buddha deity hand carved wood statue
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Antique Late 19th Century Southeast Asian Antiquities

Materials

Gold Leaf

Carved Buddha Bust Thai Buddhist Art 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Extra Large carved Thai wood painted gold buddha head bust This stunning buddha bust is mounted on
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Vintage 1930s Statues

Materials

Wood

Vintage Oriental Hand Carved Buddha Lamp
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage wood sculpture of Buddha God (bhikkhu) going around with an alms bowl, a rattan fan and
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Vintage 1970s Asian Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Carved Standing Thai Buddha Statue Buddhist Art
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive sized standing carved wood standing Thai buddha Good size at four feet tall - 122 CM
Category

Vintage 1930s Statues

Materials

Wood

Huge 20th Century Thai Carved Wood Statue of a Buddha Gold Great Carving
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Huge and beautifully carved statue of a Buddha in sitting position. It's very large, a normal sized
Category

20th Century Thai Ceramics

Materials

Wood

Large Early 19th Century Gilded Carved Wooden Vietnamese Buddha
Located in Atlanta, GA
A highly decorative early 19th century Vietnamese carved wooden and polychrome painted Buddha with
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Antique Early 19th Century Vietnamese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Burmese 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 Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Large Hand-Carved Padauk Wood Hotei Buddha with Children and Bonsai Tree 1950 s.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Feel the charm and positivity of this stunning hand-carved Hotei Buddha, crafted from vibrant
Category

Vintage 1950s Cambodian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved, Painted and Giltwood Amitayus Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and serene Chinese Ming dynasty carved wood figure of the Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Asian Wood Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very large antique Asian wood carving of the iconic Laughing Buddha. The sculpture has great form
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Standing Carved Burmese Buddha Statue Buddhism Buddhist Art
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive carved wood standing Burmese Buddha with an overwashed gold paint finish giving it a
Category

Vintage 1930s Statues

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Asian Hand Carved Painted Wooden Lucky Baby Buddha on Melon
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand carved and hand-painted baby Buddha sculpture depicts Buddha as a boy, kneeling and
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Padouk

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Gilt Wood Amitabha Buddha on Loctus Throne Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese carved wood Amitabha (Amida) Buddha statue with residual gold leafed surface circa 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Antique Khmer Carved Gilt Lacquered Standing Buddha Figure Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful antique Khmer hand carved wooden Buddhist figure. Originating in Cambodia, Laos
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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Burmese Carved and giltwood Stupa with Buddhas in Niches
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Burmese Shan period stupa with many seated Buddha's set in niches. With original
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Buddha Stone Lamp by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Buddha stone lamp by Robert Kuo, hand carved, limited edition Buddha stone lamp Han Bai Yu stone
Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Carved Altar/Buddha House/Shrine
Located in Pomona, CA
This Antique Chinese Carved Altar/Buddha Shine is 100% hand made and hand carved from Cypress wood
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare Fine Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha Head Sculpture – Serene Expression – India
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and one of a kind Buddha sculpture. An exquisitely hand-carved wooden sculpture of the
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Tang Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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 Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Hand Carved Wooden Buddha Head Bust Statue Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Find tranquility in the Wooden Buddha Head Bust Statue Sculpture. Hand-carved with meticulous
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Hand-Carved Buddha Sculpture Mounted on Wooden Base Anglo Raj
Located in Miami, FL
Hand-carved Buddha sculpture mounted on wooden base. A-445-335
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Mid-20th Century Thai Anglo Raj Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century or earlier Carved Buddha decorated with jewelry
Located in Richmond, VA
Imposing 19th century (or earlier) hand carved Buddha adorned with jewelry, which appear to be
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Standing Burmese Buddha Statue Carved Myanmar Buddhist Art 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive carved wooden lifesize Burmese buddha statue with its original coloured decorative
Category

Vintage 1930s Statues

Materials

Wood

Burmese Ava Period Carved, Lacquered and Giltwood Buddha, Late 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime and rare late 18th century Burmese Ava period carved, lacquered and gilt Buddha. The
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Carved and Painted Wooden Buddha Head Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese carved bleached wood table lamp with Buddha head on a square giltwood base with a giltwood
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Korean Carved and Giltwood Buddha, Joseon Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime and well carved Korean lacquered and gilt wood figure of Amitabha Buddha (Amita Bul
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Korean Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Burmese Shan Style Gilt Wood Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century Shan style Burmese Buddha is made from wood and black lacquer covered in
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Burmese Buddha Fragmentary Lacquered Wood Bust, Ava Period, 17th/18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
carved from a single timber, and would originally have portrayed the Buddha in a standing position, his
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Antique Early 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Gautama Buddha Sitting on Lotus - Asian Wood Carving Statue
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Well crafted Asian hand carved wood statue of Gautama Buddha resting on a stylized lotus pedestal
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Tall Wood Gilt Standing Temple Shrine Thai Burmese Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
Tall hand-carved wooden standing Buddha. Beautifully carved and finely detailed. Likely Thai or
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Late Meiji Period Head of Buddha in Wood, Ca. 1910
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Late Meiji Period Head of Buddha in Wood, Ca. 1910 DIMENSIONS: Height: 22 inches Width: 7
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Japonisme Busts

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Buddha Sculpture Now A Designer Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese Carved Buddha Sculpture Now a Designer Lamp. It is beautifully mounted and includes
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Antique Burmese Shan Wood, Lacquer and Gold Leafed Buddha, 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Shan Wood, Lacquer and Gold Leafed Buddha, 19th Century. The image sits on a
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

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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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th - 19th Century Burmese Antique Gilded Wood Mandalay Buddha Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite, antique early 19th Century Burmese Mandalay Buddha statue, masterfully hand carved
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

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
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Large Carved Gilt Teak Standing Buddha, Northern Thailand, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large, tall Thai standing carved teak wood Buddha, lacquered and gilt, with hand raised in abhaya
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Japanese 14/15thC Wood "Baby Buddha" Pointing Toward Heaven and Earth, 5561
Located in Ukiah, CA
This is an extraordinary and very early "baby Buddha" pointing toward heaven and earth as witness
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel with A Set of Buddhas
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare antique Burmese wood carving panel with a set of Buddhas. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 16th
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Antique 16th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Carved Wooden Gilt Standing Thai Buddha Statues, Set of 4
Located in Pomona, CA
Set of 4 Thai hand carved wooden standing Buddha set on display stands. Beautifully carved and gilt
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Wood

20th Century Gold Asian Metal Buddha Table Lamp, Vintage Wood Light
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late vintage Mid-Century Modern Asian Buddha table lamp with a new white round shade, made of
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Shan Burmese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddha, Ava Period, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and exquisite 18th century Ava period Shan Burmese figure of the Buddha. Carved from a
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Chinese Carved Jade Figural Sculpture of Laughing Buddha, Budai, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This buddha is in Jade, in, a green color. He is sitted on his wood base. It has been done in
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Jade

4 Foot Tall Vintage Happy Buddha Sculpture, Hand Carved Painted
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Very large hand carved and painted wood Happy Buddha sculpture. Hand painted Buddha stands 45
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Burmese Painted Giltwood Buddha
Located in Huntington, NY
Burmese Painted & Giltwood Buddha
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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Gilt Buddha Hands, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Two superb wood Buddha hands, reclaimed from old statues. Late 19th Century to early 20th Century
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Antique 1890s Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Monumental 23" Antique Chinese Gilt Wood Budai Hotai Buddha On Lotus Seat c.1940
Located in Richmond, CA
A monumental sized (H:42") vintage Chinese gilt wood carved Budai (Hotai) Buddha lacquered and gilt
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

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Carved Wood Buddha For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic carved wood buddha available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and giltwood, every carved wood buddha was constructed with great care. Find 615 options for an antique or vintage carved wood buddha now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved wood buddha — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each carved wood buddha bearing folk art, mid-century modern or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Du Hua, Naomi Feinberg and Robert Kuo each produced at least one beautiful carved wood buddha that is worth considering.

How Much is a Carved Wood Buddha?

The average selling price for a carved wood buddha at 1stDibs is $1,997, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $150,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Carved Wood Buddha
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.