Is Buddha Chinese or Japanese?

The Buddha's origins are Chinese, but Buddhism has since made its way to Japan and, later, Korea.

Japanese Buddha

Amida Buddha

Lacquered Buddha

19th Century Japanese Wood Carving

Carved Stone Buddha

Japanese Stone Sculpture

Black Buddha

Buddha Hand Sculpture

Gilted Buddha

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

Late 17th/E. 18th c. Japanese seated Buddha sculpture

$3,250

Large Japanese Edo Period Hand Carved Gilt Cedar Buddha

Located in Denver, CO

A serene Buddha figure seated cross-legged in a lotus posture with the hands in the meditation

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

Large Japanese Edo Period Hand Carved Gilt Cedar Buddha

$12,000

Japanese Brass Sculpture of Buddha Head With Four Faces, 19th Century

Located in San Antonio, TX

Wonderful and playful brass sculpture of a Buddha head showing four different faces (happy

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

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Brass

Japanese Brass Sculpture of Buddha Head With Four Faces, 19th Century

$500

Marble Buddha Head

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved Marble Buddha Head.

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20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

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Marble

Marble Buddha Head

$950

19th Century Giltwood Buddha

Located in London, GB

A mid-19th century carved giltwood seated Buddha.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Religious Items

19th Century Giltwood Buddha

$2,533

Carved Ivory Buddha Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

This happy Buddha brooch is deeply carved from a thick piece of ivory. The back of the ivory has

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Carved Ivory Buddha Brooch

$275

A Brass Buddha Head

Located in Hudson, NY

Here is a charming brass Buddha head with four faces.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Brass

A Brass Buddha Head

$650

Satsuma Figure of Buddha

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hand-painted with elaborate raised decoration and gilt appointments.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Satsuma Figure of Buddha

$650

Buddha Painting I by Kasuki Sato

By Kasuki Sato

Located in New York, NY

A Classic Buddha with a twist. This Japanese piece of Art is very playful and colorful. The

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Prints

Buddha Painting I by Kasuki Sato

$695

Buddha Painting III by Kasuki Sato

By Kasuki Sato

Located in New York, NY

3 Classic Buddhas with a twist. This Japanese piece of Art is very playful and colorful. The

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Paintings and Screens

Buddha Painting III by Kasuki Sato

$695

Buddha Painting II by Kasuki Sato

By Kasuki Sato

Located in New York, NY

A classic Buddha with a twist. This Japanese piece of Art is very playful and colorful. The

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Buddha Painting II by Kasuki Sato

$695

GILTWOOD FIGURE OF THE BUDDHA

Located in Hudson, NY

This is a figure of the Historical Buddha known as Shakyamuni depicted in the lotus position. It is

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

GILTWOOD FIGURE OF THE BUDDHA

$1,200

Meji Lacquered and Gilt Buddha

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare and beautiful Meji period lacquer and gilt carved wooden buddha. I am not certain what he is

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Meji Lacquered and Gilt Buddha

$5,950

A gilt lacquered wood figure of Buddha

Located in Winter Park, FL

A partially gilded black-lacquered wood figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, standing in samabhanga on a

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Wood

A gilt lacquered wood figure of Buddha

$3,800

Bronze Incense Burner with Buddha and Phoenix Birds, Japan, Late 19th Century

Located in Ulestraten, Limburg

Very large and heavy two-piece incense burner with a finely finished large statue of Buddha with

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Incense Burner with Buddha and Phoenix Birds, Japan, Late 19th Century

$3,085

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Japanese Buddha For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese buddha for your home. A Japanese buddha — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese buddha — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese buddha is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts, Folk Art and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Japanese buddha that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fitz and Floyd produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanese Buddha?

Prices for a Japanese buddha can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $149 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,560.

Questions About Japanese Buddha

Is Buddha Chinese or Japanese?
2 Answers
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
The Buddha's origins are Chinese, but Buddhism has since made its way to Japan and, later, Korea.
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.

Symbols of Happiness and Rebirth Adorn This Japanese Satsuma Bowl

Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.

Chicago’s Pagoda Red Has a Spirited Mix of Asian Antiques and Bold New Art

For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.

In L.A., Gallerist JF Chen Has Long Championed Eclectic Blue-Chip Design

Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.

12 Calming Spaces Inspired by Japanese Design

From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.

Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques

The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.