{"title":"Antique Buddha Statues","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop \u003cstrong\u003eantique Buddha statues for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e from Buddhist art traditions across Asia. This collection brings together individually selected sculptures in bronze, wood, stone and other traditional materials, with examples from Thailand, Burma (Myanmar), Nepal, Tibet, China, Cambodia and Laos. The emphasis is on genuine age, regional character, craftsmanship and the surface history that gives an old Buddha statue its individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors will find everything from intimate devotional figures to substantial temple sculpture, including seated and standing Buddhas, Buddha heads and works with historic gilding, lacquer and naturally developed patina. Styles may range from Thai Ayutthaya, Lan Na and Rattanakosin traditions to Burmese Mandalay and Shan sculpture and Himalayan Buddhist bronzes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAntique Buddhist sculpture for collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery antique Buddha is considered as an individual object rather than a mass-produced decorative figure. We look at material, casting or carving technique, iconography, wear, patina, construction and regional stylistic features when describing a piece. Explore related collections of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-buddha-statues\"\u003ebronze Buddha statues\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wooden-buddha-statues\"\u003ewooden Buddha statues\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thai-buddha-statues\"\u003eThai Buddhas\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/burmese-buddha-statues\"\u003eBurmese Buddhas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePieces are available to collectors internationally, with secure packing and insured worldwide shipping arranged according to size and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-ayutthaya-buddha-gilt-bronze-17th-18th-century","title":"Antique Ayutthaya Buddha – Gilt Bronze, 17th–Early 18th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThailand (Siam) | Ayutthaya period | 17th–early 18th century | Bronze | H 19 × W 12 cm | 1.2 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compact Thai Buddha is a finely balanced example of the later Ayutthaya sculptural tradition. Cast in a copper-rich bronze alloy, the figure retains traces of an older gilded surface over a brown, naturally cracked lacquer-like layer. Its proportions and facial modelling show characteristics associated with the later U-Thong C tradition as it continued into Ayutthaya-period production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha is seated in \u003cstrong\u003evirasana\u003c\/strong\u003e and performs the \u003cstrong\u003ebhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e, the earth-touching gesture associated with Shakyamuni's enlightenment. The restrained modelling, compact torso and strongly defined base give the sculpture a quiet monumentality despite its relatively small size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAyutthaya bronze Buddha\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAyutthaya bronzes were produced for temples, monasteries and private devotional settings across the Siamese kingdom. This example combines a traditional cast-bronze construction with a surface that has changed gradually through handling, oxidation and loss of gilding. 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Old cracking, small losses, deposits, worn gilding and uneven patination are present throughout and are consistent with the object's long history. These features are documented in the detailed photographs and are retained rather than cosmetically concealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong collector's piece for anyone focused on \u003cstrong\u003eantique Thai Buddha statues, Ayutthaya bronze sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e or the development of U-Thong-derived forms in Siam.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361425342794,"sku":"740","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-ayutthaya-buddha-gilt-bronze-17th-18th-century-catalogue-view-01.jpg?v=1787905992"},{"product_id":"antique-burmese-jambupati-buddha-gilt-wood-glass-mosaic-1900","title":"Antique Burmese Jambupati Buddha – Gilt Wood \u0026 Glass Mosaic, ca. 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurma (Myanmar) | Mandalay tradition | ca. 1900 | Carved wood, lacquer, gilding and glass mosaic | H 48 × W 33 cm | 4.8 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis richly decorated Burmese Buddha represents \u003cstrong\u003eJambupati\u003c\/strong\u003e, the royal manifestation of the Buddha. 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The surface preserves old gold, green-blue copper corrosion and wear concentrated on exposed areas. An aged wooden closure remains beneath the hollow body, with mineral deposits visible around the junction of wood and metal. These features support substantial age, while the precise historical dating remains an attribution rather than a documented provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntique condition with wear to the gilding, stable patination, local oxidation and age-related surface variation. 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The contrast is particularly effective across the robe, hair and base, where the decoration remains visible despite extensive age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha is seated in virasana. His right hand reaches toward the earth in \u003cstrong\u003ebhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the left hand rests palm-up in the lap. The lowered eyes, elongated earlobes and high ushnisha give the figure the composed presence associated with late Burmese devotional sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMandalay-period decorative tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture belongs to the broad decorative tradition associated with Mandalay and late Konbaung-period workshops. Raised gilded ornament and glass or mirror inlay were used to enliven wooden Buddha images intended for religious interiors. 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This figure has the scale and mass associated with an important altar image rather than a portable devotional bronze. The calm modelling is balanced by carefully chased hair, engraved robe borders and a substantial lotus support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGilding and hand finishing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gilded surface is not uniform. High points around the face and other exposed areas show soft rubbing, while stronger gold survives in recesses and protected details. Parallel file and finishing marks remain visible in less exposed areas, and the engraved robe borders preserve the hand of the metalworker rather than a mechanically perfect pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark residues are retained around the hair curls and deeper recesses. 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No attempt has been made to disguise the distinction between original surface, wear and later deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe combination of 37.5 cm scale, 4.2 kg weight, historic gilding and accessible construction details makes this an unusually instructive as well as visually powerful Himalayan Buddha. 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The frontal composition, linear drapery and strongly weathered surface give the sculpture an archaic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAttribution\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Northern Dynasties date, possibly Northern Wei, 5th–6th century, remains a working attribution rather than a confirmed date. There is no dated inscription or early documented provenance. A later archaistic Chinese carving remains an important alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dense grey-green stone has a fine compact structure, layered weathering and local ochre iron-rich deposits. A simple acid test produced no visible reaction; this is only indicative and does not replace petrographic analysis. 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These are useful construction observations because they preserve stages of manufacture that are less visible on the finished exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interior also retains textile fibres, cord, paper-like and other organic residues associated with the object's long ritual history. Such material is documented as found and is not treated by itself as proof of a specific date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surface shows age-related rubbing, local losses to the silvered finish, dark deposits and small irregularities consistent with long handling and use. A copper-toned reinforcement or plug is visible externally. The sculpture has not been cosmetically restored to a uniform appearance; the layered surface remains part of its historical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eResearch note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur assessment separates observation from attribution. 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Standing 68.5 cm high, the sculpture belongs to the Newar artistic tradition of the Kathmandu Valley and combines an elegant tribhanga posture with finely chased jewellery, crown and garment details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGreen Tara in the Newar tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen Tara, or Shyamatara, is one of the principal female figures of Vajrayana Buddhism and is associated with compassion, protection and swift assistance. The standing pose, lotus stem, elaborate crown and jewellery follow established Himalayan iconography developed and refined by Newar metalworkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBronze, gilding and surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figure is traditionally hollow cast in a copper-alloy bronze. Technical inspection shows a retained internal casting core, hand-finishing and chased ornament consistent with lost-wax manufacture. Protected recesses preserve traces of historic gilding, while exposed areas show dark patina, oxidation and wear. 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The figure is modelled in an elegant tribhanga posture with elaborate jewellery, crown and finely worked garments, placing it firmly within the Newar sculptural tradition of the Kathmandu Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Tara (Syama Tara)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal, Kathmandu Valley tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt bronze \/ copper alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSurface \u0026amp; Workmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is hollow cast and extensively finished by hand. 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Dating broadly to the 18th or 19th century, the fragment combines a serene meditative face, tightly modelled hair curls and a flame-shaped ushnisha with a naturally aged green-brown patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThai Buddhist fragment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe head is associated with the late Ayutthaya to early Rattanakosin sculptural tradition. Because it survives as a detached fragment and lacks documented provenance, the attribution is kept deliberately broad rather than assigned to a specific workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBronze and surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze shows green-brown patination, oxidation, deposits and surface wear concentrated in recesses. 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The 1.4 kg weight gives the 16.5 cm sculpture a substantial physical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Budai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Qing, ca. 1880–1912\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze \/ brass-rich copper alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hand-finished casting has thick, irregular walls and a warm brown-gold surface with darker deposits in recesses. 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The 77 cm figure is decorated with surviving gilding, lacquer relief and mirror-glass inlay and is associated with the late Konbaung and Mandalay traditions of Myanmar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe alms bowl\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe centrally held bowl refers to the monastic practice of receiving alms and to the values of simplicity, discipline and non-attachment. This attribute distinguishes the sculpture from the more common standing Buddha images with open-hand gestures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMandalay carving and decoration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figure combines a serene face and elongated standing posture with richly decorated robe borders. 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The compact fragment is particularly effective as a cabinet sculpture because the surviving facial modelling remains calm and complete despite the object's fragmentary nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSurface \u0026amp; Decoration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brow band retains green and red glass tesserae alongside aged mirrored elements. Fine painted details survive around the eyes, while the lacquer and gilded surface show the soft wear expected of an older devotional fragment. An earlier catalogue record dates this 20.5 cm Ava-style fragment to the 19th century; the date is retained here as an estimated attribution because the exact parent sculpture and workshop remain unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragmentary antique condition by nature, with wear, losses to decorative surfaces and age-related patina. 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