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18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned King Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha or sometimes known as 'King Buddha's, wearing diadem
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha, or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing diadem-crowns
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

16th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha Statue
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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Antique 16th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated King Crowned Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha or sometimes known as 'King Buddha's, wearing diadem
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Lotus Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden lotus Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Lotus Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden lotus Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture
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Antique 17th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

19th c. Wooden Gilt Burmese Standing Buddha statue - Mandalay period
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Standing Buddha – Mandalay Period Burma (Myanmar), 19th Century Material: Wood with original
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

19th c. Burmese Reclining Buddha – Rare Iconographic Form, Mandalay period
Located in Fukuoka, JP
lacquer Dimensions: 160 cm length × 40 cm height This finely carved reclining Buddha sculpture from the
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden King Crowned Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha, or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing diadem
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Antique 17th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

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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Antique 19th Century Burmese Archaistic Sculptures

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Stone

Large Zen Garden Shrine Head of Guanyin Buddha Statue
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
pounds. There is some age and patina to the wood. The base has some chips to the edge.
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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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Antique 16th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

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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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

19th c. Wooden Gilt Burmese Standing Buddha statue - Mandalay period
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Standing Buddha – Mandalay Period Burma (Myanmar), 19th Century Material: Gilt wood Dimensions: 105
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Two Very Large Buddhas, Laos , Luang-Prabang 17- 18th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Two very large Buddhas in monoxyl teak wood, Laos, Luang Prabang, 17th-18th century. The one on the
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Antique 17th Century Laotian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

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
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

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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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

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
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

Early 19th Century, 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
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century Bronze Bust of Buddha on a Wooden Base
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century bronze bust of Buddha on the original hand carved custom base. The pleasing
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

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
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Tai Lue Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Tai Lue Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Standing Buddha with Gilded Gold
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden standing Buddha on a base with gilded gold. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

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 and inlay of colorful
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha with Gilded Gold
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha with Gilded Gold
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

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 and inlay of colorful
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha with Gilded Gold
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a
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Antique 17th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

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 and inlay of colorful
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

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 and inlay of colorful
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

Early 16th Century, Early Shan, Antique Large Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique large Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture
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Antique 16th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Standing Buddha with Gilded Gold
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden standing Buddha on a base with gilded gold and glass. Age: Burma, Mandalay
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

Japanese antique wooden Buddha statue/Acala/Late Edo period/19th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
to protect the Buddha’s teachings. He holds a sword in one hand and a rope (kensaku) in the other
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha with Gilded Gold
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas
Located in Studio City, CA
Truly stunning pair of hand-carved wood Japanese buddha statues / sculptures that sit serenely atop
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Large Hand Painted Polychrome Asian Buddha Head Bust Sculpture on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A large polychrome Buddha bust on an acrylic base. Stunning piece, wonderfully executed. From a
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century, Early Mandalay, 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, with
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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha with Gilded Gold
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha with Gilded Gold
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha with Gilded Gold
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century, Antique Lanna Thai Wooden Seated Disciple / Monk / Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Lanna Thai wooden seated disciple. Age: Thailand, 19th Century Size: Height 35 C.M. / Width 19.6 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age...
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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

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Wood

Wooden Large Sculptures of Buddha on Bases with Polychromy Traces
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare Buddha wooden heads sculptures , with polychrome traces - smiling and peaceful - Rested on a
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Busts

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Wood

JAPAN 1800 Edo Period Seated Shakyamuni Buddha In Zushi Buddhist Altar Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Seated Shakyamuni Buddha in a Lacquered Zushi Buddhist Altar Cabinet. This is a remarkable
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold, Berlin Iron

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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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Giltwood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Top of Buddha Head with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden top of Buddha head, with gilded gold. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

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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Antique Early 19th Century Southeast Asian Other Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Gandharan Column Capital Fragment with an Image of the Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A bold and expressive Gandharan carved gray schist column capital fragment, circa 2nd - 3rd century
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Hellenistic Sculptures

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Schist

Buddha Hand in Patinated Bronze, Mounted on Base, Thailand, 20th Century
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
We present a magnificent Buddha hand in patinated bronze, a rare and elegant piece dating from the
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20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

19th Century, Mandalay, A Set of Antique Burmese Medicine Buddha Amulets
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of antique Burmese amulets in lacquered wood and gilded with gold leaf. It is believed that
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

ANTIQUE JAPANESE BRONZE BUDDHA STATUE OF HIM SiTTING ON A SACK POURING WATER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1900-1920 bronze statue of a Buddha sitting on a sack pouring water A good looking and decorative
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Chinese Export Antiquities

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Wood

Late 19th Century Chinese Gold Fleck Cast Bronze Figure of Buddha
Located in Hudson, NY
This work cast in bronze with a gold fleck finish to the clothing was made in the last quarter of the 19th century. The patina and color of the figure has lovely rub through and sits...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Very Large Antique Life Size Buddha Carving 18/19th Century with Gold leaf
Located in Euless, TX
This is a very large and very old Antique Buddha that is nearly life size and weighs 72 lbs. I had
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Antique Early 19th Century Central Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

18th century antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
artistry of Burmese craftsmen. Carved from wood, this exquisite Buddha statue stands at 66 cm in height and
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Burmese Mandalay Seated Buddha, Red Lacquered, Gilt and Embellished, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous and serene Burmese carved teak wood figure of a seated Buddha, Mandalay style and of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Glass, Teak, Lacquer

Early 19th century antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
craftsmanship of the Shan (Tai Yai) style. Carved from wood, this Buddha statue stands at 54.5 cm in height and
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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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.

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Questions About Carved Wood Buddha
  • 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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.