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Set of Two Bronze Buddha Hands
Located in Copenhagen, K
Set of two bronze Buddha hands The Buddha hands have seal or sign in the palm of each hand.   
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Antique Late 19th Century South Asian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Group of Cast Bronze Buddha Hands
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Group of three cast bronze Buddha hands on black aluminium base. Abhaya Mudra - Gesture of
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Wood Carving of Buddha Hand
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant carving made of wood and hand painted of Buddha hand. This decorative piece went through
Category

20th Century Chinese Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Tibetan Thangka Life of Buddha, Hand Painted Tanka
Located in Somis, CA
An one of kind rare offering. This large, vintage, hand painted Thangka depicts Buddha's life cycle
Category

20th Century Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Canvas

Hand Carved Head of Buddha, Indoor / Outdoor
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved head of Buddha. Indoor / Outdoor.
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20th Century South Asian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cement

Vintage Hand Carved Cluster of Buddha Statue
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One of a kind statues of Buddha, all hand carved and hand painted on solid wood , some standing and
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Vintage 1950s Thai Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Gilt Stone Buddha Statue, Hand Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful hand carved statue of Buddha with gilded face and body. Buddha is seated in dhyanasana
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Buddhas Hand in Cast Bronze
Located in Stockholm, SE
In the home of artist Georgia O'Keeffe, there is a similar bronze statue of Buddha's hand. The
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Vintage 1930s Thai Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Concrete Buddha statue - hand made, one of a kind
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This Buddha sculpture is hand made concrete. Each Buddha in this collection is separately hand
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Antique Thai Bronze Buddha Hand Fragment, Absence of Fear
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Thai Bronze Hand Fragment, from a life size standing Buddha image in the abhaya mudra, the
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Antique 18th Century Thai Other Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Hand carved seated Stone BUDDHA Mudra of Knowledge, 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine antique seated Buddha HAND carved in granite dating to the 19th century and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Mounted Bronze Thai Style Buddha Hands 20th C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of mounted bronze Thai style Buddha hands 20th c. The mounts measure 3.5" wide x 7" high
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20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Old hand carved marble Guan Yin Buddha One of a Kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
A good opportunity to acquire a tall and handsome effigy of a Chinese hand-carved marble Guan yin
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Vintage Hand Carved Stone Buddha Charm Bracelet.
Located in University City, MO
Interesting collection of vintage hand carved stone Buddha's on a gold filled charm bracelet
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Artisan Charm Bracelets

Materials

Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Quartz, Turquoise, Gold-filled

Buddha statues set of 3, hand painted plexiglass - Concrete, Turquoise, Orange
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
and mindful life. The turquoise and orange Buddhas are made of Plexiglas and hand-painted with love
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Solid Stone Buddha Statue Holding a Pearl Hand Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 83 lb hand carved statue of Buddha with golden face and body. Buddha is seated in
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Buddha statues set of 3, hand painted plexiglass - Gold, White, Black
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
The mini Buddha statues were created by the artist as an everyday reminder to live a compassionate
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plexiglass, Acrylic

Buddha statues set of 3, hand painted plexiglass - Grey, White, Black
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
The mini Buddha statues were created by the artist as an everyday reminder to live a compassionate
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plexiglass, Acrylic

Impressive Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha on Bed of Lotus Leaves Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive hand-carved wooden buddha on bed of lotus leaves sculpture, circa 1960s. The piece has
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood, Elm

Group of Two Fine Cast Gilt Bronze Buddha Hands, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Fine cast gilt bronze Buddha hands from Tibet, left hand in giving mudra and right hand in teaching
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Antique 19th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Group of Two Fine Cast Gilt Bronze Buddha Hands, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Fine cast gilt bronze Buddha hands from Tibet, left hand in giving mudra and right hand in teaching
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Antique 19th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

China Old Hand carved marble of Buddha Flying Aspara Angels good garden choice
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, an older marble carving of Buddha with flying Apsaras (angel like mythical creatures) flying
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20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

Buddha statues set of 3, hand painted lucite - Concrete, Turquoise, Light Turuoise
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
and mindful life. The turquoise Buddhas are made of Plexiglas and hand-painted with love. The
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Stone Carved Head of Buddha Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful stone-carved Buddha head with a serene contemplative joyful expression. From a
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of 1990s Chinese Hand Carved Monumental Larger-Than-Life Marble Buddhas
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of 1990s Chinese hand carved monumental larger-than-life white marble standing Buddhas.
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Marble

Paper Mache Buddha Statues Set of Two
Located in Somis, CA
A rare offering of two vintage paper mache statues of Amitabha Buddha and Guanyin Avalokiteshvara
Category

20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Pair of Carved Stone Burmese Buddha Heads
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of carved stone Buddha head busts of sculptures from Myanmar (Burma). Each having a
Category

20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Massive Ming Dynasty Stone Head of Buddha
Located in Yonkers, NY
Larger than life-size hand carved stone Buddha head with some remains of vintage pigments. Ming
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Statues

Materials

Stone

Stone Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful hand carved statue of Buddha. Buddha is seated in dhyanasana on a flat base, both of
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Large Carved Marble Head of the Buddha
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large carved marble head of the Buddha.
Category

20th Century Asian Tibetan Busts

Materials

Marble

Gilded Figure of a Thai Standing Buddha
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gilded wooden figure of a Thai standing Buddha.  
Category

20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Buddha statues set of 3, hand painted lucite - Neon Yellow, Neon Pink and white
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
The mini Buddha statues were created by the artist as an everyday reminder to live a compassionate
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plexiglass, Acrylic

Early Japanese Set of Six Wooden Buddhas, 6661
Located in Ukiah, CA
RARE early Japanese set of six wooden Buddhas attached to what appears to be the original 500+ year
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Sandstone Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, hand carved, antique sandstone statue of Buddha. Seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Carved Bone Figure Sculpture of Standing Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautifully designed and decorated. A rather unique piece. Relatively large and heavy. Signed by artist on base. Likely 20th century. Eye-catching in any setting. Dimensions: ...
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Japanese antique small stone Buddha / 1850-1920 / Stone Buddha statue
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Taisho period. Carved from a solid granite-like stone, it retains the image of the Buddha's hands clasped
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Japan Special Old Sterling Silver Buddha of Supreme Wisdom
Located in South Burlington, VT
seated Buddha This was sourced from a large Japanese collection this past year. Signed on bottom "gin
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lapis Lazuli Happy Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A small statue of Happy Buddha, hand-carved from all natural lapis lazuli. In deep, bright cobalt
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Antique Chinese Figural Carved White Jade Sculpture of Recumbent Buddha
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese figural sculpture offers a hand carved white jade portrait of recumbent Buddha
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Antique Time Worn Serene Temple Sculpture of the Standing Buddha
Located in Bridgeport, CT
form and good size. The Buddha stands with one hand facing outward with open palm, the other hand
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Antique 19th Century Indian Agra Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Nio, Guardian of the Buddha Guatama, Polychrome Wood, Japanese, Meiji
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Nio, Guardian of the Buddha Guatama, polychrome wood, Japanese, Late Meiji One of the two
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Stone Buddhas of Edo/Japanese Jizo Bodhisattva/1600-1800
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
robe called "kesa." This particular Jizo Bosatsu statue is shown in a prayerful pose, with both hands
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Collection of 12 Chinese Export Famille-Verte Porcelain Diminutive Buddhas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Collection of 12 Chinese Export Famille-Verte Porcelain Diminutive Buddhas China, 20th century
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Associated Chinese Style Carved Stone Buddha Head Busts
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of associated carved stone Buddha head bust sculptures. Each having a high Ushnisha
Category

20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Antique Stone Buddha Protector
Located in South Burlington, VT
Seldom Seen- an unusual find An early and seldom seen Japanese hand carved effigy of Buddha
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Asian Thai Gilt Bronze of an Angel Buddha Playing Music
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. Intricate gilt bronze hand cast Buddha figure in dark green with gold leaf detailing, the ceremonial costume
Category

Vintage 1950s Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Three Chinese Carved Jade Figural Sculptures of Laughing Buddha, Budai
Located in Big Flats, NY
Set of three Chinese carved jade figural sculptures feature seated and laughing buddha, 20th
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Large Old Stone "Buddha" of Compassion, Private Family Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
space, or garden This substantial older hand carved sculpture with a prolific carving of the Buddha
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Limestone

Asian Thai Gilt Bronze of an Angel Buddha Playing Music
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
instrument. Intricate cast bronze Angel Buddha figure with gold leaf detailing wearing the ceremonial
Category

Vintage 1950s Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Bakelite Buddha Heads
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of hand-carved, midcentury Buddha heads in red and blue bakelite, circa 1950s. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bakelite

Japanese Edo Period Lacquered Wood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai
Located in Austin, TX
Buddha, Edo period, late 18th or early 19th century. The Buddha of Healing, Bhaisajyaguru, known as
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rock Crystal

Tibetan Bronze Phurba Dagger, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
be kept upon the shrine during ritual ceremony. Commonly shown in the hands of Buddhas and wrathful
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Dehua He Chaozong Figure of Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
By He Chaozong
Located in Dallas, TX
on top of a lotus base, a pearl resting in both hands, a wan emblem molded on the chest, wearing
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Stone Buddha Statue Northern Wei Style
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful hand carved statue of Buddha in the Northern Wei style. Buddha is seated with the right
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Golden Stone Buddha Statue on Lotus
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful hand carved statue of Buddha with golden face in the Tang style. Buddha is seated on a
Category

20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japan Big Joyful Buddha Hotai Protector of Children and Women, 34"
Located in South Burlington, VT
special garden settting. Big antique Buddha Hotai- Joyful Guardian of Children & Protector of Women- a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Large Old Stone "Buddha" of Compassion Triad, Private Family Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
space, or garden This substantial older hand carved sculpture with a prolific carving of the Buddha
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Limestone

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Find many varieties of an authentic hand of buddha available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, wood and metal, every hand of buddha was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hand of buddha, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each hand of buddha bearing Folk Art, Rococo or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Asian Style, Johann Joachim Kändler and Du Hua each produced at least one beautiful hand of buddha that is worth considering.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your Buddha sculpture, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser knowledgeable in the subject. Identifying Buddhist religious sculptures requires expertise in both the faith and the crafting techniques of various periods in East Asian history. Find a selection of expertly vetted Buddha sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Buddha head that isn't attached to a body is considered disrespectful because the idea of decapitating a Buddha is rooted in colonialism and war for Buddhists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Thai Buddha represents the Buddhist religion in Thailand. Sculptures depicting the figure represent the teacher who reached enlightenment and then devoted his life to helping others do the same. You'll find a range of Buddhist art from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are 28 buddhas in buddhism, with “Buddha” referring to someone who has achieved enlightenment and thus escaped the cycle of death and rebirth.
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    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    A Buddha statue is very personal. You should choose one that speaks to you. If you are a practitioner, you can ask your teacher for assistance as well.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The most commonly represented Buddha in Chinese Buddhist sculpture is Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Shakyamuni, the Enlightened One, or the Gautama Buddha. He is typically depicted seated upon a lotus throne with his hands in the Bhumisparsha mudra, the Gesture of Witness. This gesture symbolizes the moment that the Buddha claimed the earth as witness to his enlightenment and celebrates his unwavering meditative focus.

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    The purpose of a Buddha statue relates to worship in the Buddhist faith. It provides a point of focus and reflection for Buddhists when they engage in the meditation required to achieve enlightenment. Find a selection of Buddha statues on 1stDibs.
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    What a Chinese Buddha represents depends on its pose and other characteristics. For example, the Budai or laughing Buddha is generally a symbol of happiness and good fortune that comes from working to achieve enlightenment. Find a range of Buddhist art on 1stDibs.
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    China is just one of the many countries that has a tradition of Buddhist sculpture. You can find Buddha statues from many other regions like India and Japan. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern Buddha statues from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The Buddha's origins are Chinese, but Buddhism has since made its way to Japan and, later, Korea.
    Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
    Gautama Buddha was an Indian prince born in modern day Nepal. The first images of the Buddha were created almost simultaneously in Mathura, India, and the Greco-Buddhist kingdom of Gandhara (modern day Pakistan and Afghanistan). From there, images fo the Buddha spread out along trade routes into East and Southeast Asia.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Buddha statues are not inherently lucky or unlucky, though images of the Fat Buddha (Budai or Hotei), have come to be associated with wealth, knowledge, and luck, with people often rubbing the belly or head.

  • 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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    PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020

    Most ritual figures depict the Buddha in one of three postures: seated, standing, or reclining. Differences in expression, hand gesture (mudras), and accompanying objects can reveal the figure’s place of origin as well as the particular Buddhist teaching depicted. Such Buddha figures are rendered in a variety of media depending on regional art traditions and intended use, ranging from carved stone to cast bronze to lacquered bamboo.

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    A hand hooked rug is handmade using a hook device. As a result they have small knots of hooked wool, differing from hand-knotted or hand-tufted rugs.
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    You can wear bracelets on either wrist, but most people prefer to wear bracelets on their non-dominant hand so that the bracelets don't get in the way of doing things like writing.
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    A hand mirror is usually called exactly that — a hand mirror. It’s a small and portable mirror that can be held in hand and carried around conveniently in a purse or bag. Some hand mirrors are considered valuable collectibles and can be quite expensive, depending on the design and period. Find a collection of antique and vintage hand mirrors on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, each and every Fornasetti design is hand made and hand painted. The colors are expertly applied by painters, ensuring no two items are alike. You’ll find a variety of Fornasetti designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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