{"title":"Large Buddha Statues","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003cstrong\u003elarge Buddha statues for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e, including substantial bronze, wood and stone sculptures chosen for scale, presence and craftsmanship. These XL Buddha statues are suited to collectors, galleries, spacious interiors, meditation rooms and architectural settings where a smaller figure would lose its visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collection can include large Thai, Burmese, Chinese and Himalayan Buddhist sculpture, from seated temple figures and standing Buddhas to monumental heads and related devotional art. Size alone does not determine quality: proportion, carving or casting, surface, age, balance and iconography remain central when selecting a large sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eXL and monumental Buddha statues\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarger antique figures often reveal construction methods especially clearly, such as joined wooden sections, hollow bronze casting, internal supports, lacquer layers, gilding and long-term surface wear. Their scale also makes regional stylistic features easier to read, from Burmese Mandalay carving to Thai temple bronze traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor related works, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/antique-buddha-statues\"\u003eantique Buddha statues\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-buddha-statues\"\u003ebronze Buddha statues\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wooden-buddha-statues\"\u003ewooden Buddha statues\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buddha-heads\"\u003eBuddha heads\u003c\/a\u003e. Worldwide shipping for large pieces is arranged individually according to dimensions, weight and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-burmese-reclining-buddha-teak-19th-century","title":"Antique Burmese Reclining Buddha – Teak, 19th Century, 102 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurma (Myanmar) | 19th century, probably ca. 1850–1900 | Teak | L 102 × H 33 cm | 12.8 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis large reclining Buddha is carved from teak and preserves an unusually evocative combination of black lacquer, red polychrome and traces of older gilding. At 102 cm long, it is substantial enough to have a strong sculptural presence while remaining manageable for a private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha lies on his right side with the head supported by the hand, a posture closely associated with images of the Buddha's \u003cstrong\u003eParinirvana\u003c\/strong\u003e. The calm horizontal composition contrasts with the rich surviving surface, where generations of wear have exposed different layers of the original finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e19th-century Burmese reclining Buddha\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReclining Buddha images occur throughout mainland Southeast Asia, but Burmese examples developed their own proportions, facial conventions and lacquer traditions. This sculpture is attributed broadly to Burma in the 19th century. 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Detailed photographs, including close and microscopic views, document the surface rather than hiding its condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinctive example for a collection of \u003cstrong\u003eantique Burmese Buddha statues\u003c\/strong\u003e, wooden Buddhist sculpture or Parinirvana imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361425604938,"sku":"735","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-burmese-reclining-buddha-teak-side-view.jpg?v=1787860715"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-shakyamuni-buddha-bronze-17th-18th-century","title":"Antique Tibetan Shakyamuni Buddha – Bronze, 17th–18th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTibetan-Himalayan region | 17th–18th century | Copper alloy | H 56 × W 37 cm | 14.3 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis substantial Shakyamuni Buddha belongs to the Tibetan-Himalayan sculptural tradition of the 17th–18th century. At 56 cm high and 14.3 kg, it has the scale and visual authority of a serious devotional or temple sculpture rather than a small domestic bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha sits on a richly modelled lotus base. The robe is finished with hand-worked floral and linear ornament, while the warm golden-brown surface shows extensive wear and darker areas of old patination. The raised right hand is preserved in a formal Buddhist gesture; because the precise mudra attribution is not completely unambiguous from the surviving form, it is deliberately not over-specified here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHimalayan bronze workmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figure and lotus base were cast as separate components and joined as part of the original construction. This method is entirely compatible with large Himalayan metal sculpture, where separately cast sections allowed greater control over complex forms and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExamination under magnification and 365 nm ultraviolet light revealed old copper oxidation, mineral deposits and residues associated with the internal casting core. 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The robe and lotus base retain substantial hand-finished detail. No attempt has been made to make the surface look artificially uniform; its material history remains visible and is documented in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn imposing example for a collection centred on \u003cstrong\u003eantique Tibetan Buddha statues, Himalayan bronze sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e or large Shakyamuni images.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361425736010,"sku":"731","price":8900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-tibetan-shakyamuni-buddha-bronze-front-view.jpg?v=1787860476"},{"product_id":"antique-chinese-guanyin-shancai-longnu-carved-bone-late-qing","title":"Antique Chinese Guanyin with Shancai \u0026 Longnü – Carved Bone, Late Qing","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large late-Qing Chinese group depicting \u003cstrong\u003eGuanyin with Shancai and Longnü\u003c\/strong\u003e, assembled from numerous individually carved sections of bone. 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Fine incised lines and dark pigment accentuate the carving and create depth across the pale material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis method is technically demanding because the maker has to coordinate numerous small components while maintaining the visual continuity of the complete sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterial observations\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder magnification, exposed and worn areas show the natural fine channel structure expected in bone. Tool traces from cutting, scraping and engraving remain visible in places, while darker material and pigment survive in recessed lines and difficult-to-reach junctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe object is described specifically as \u003cstrong\u003ebone\u003c\/strong\u003e. We do not use ivory terminology for this sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDating and attribution\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe present attribution to the \u003cstrong\u003elate Qing dynasty, 19th century\u003c\/strong\u003e is based on iconography, composite construction, carving style and decorative treatment. A rectangular incised mark is present on the underside, but its exact reading and workshop significance have not been established with sufficient confidence. It is therefore recorded as a feature of the object rather than used to assign a named artist or workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in colour, local wear, old deposits and minor irregularities are present across the many assembled elements. These should be expected in a complex composite sculpture of this scale. The piece has been examined with macro photography and magnification to distinguish material structure, carving traces and accumulated surface matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe combination of monumental size, substantial weight, complete Guanyin-Shancai-Longnü iconography and highly labour-intensive composite carving makes this a distinctive example of late-Qing Buddhist sculpture. 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The broad shoulders, calm facial expression, low seated posture and strongly patterned hair curls reinforce the deliberate reference to monumental Japanese Buddhist sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSurface and provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze has developed a dark brown to olive patina with irregular weathering across exposed areas. It stood outdoors in a Dutch private garden for approximately 28 years, which explains much of the mature surface variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture was purchased in 1998 from Kwan Yin Import B.V. in The Hague for 3,525 Dutch guilders. 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At 82 cm wide and 33.8 kg, it is an architectural presence as much as a devotional sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shakyamuni Buddha in Bhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandalay tradition, Myanmar (Burma)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e ca. 1880–1920\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e teak, thit-si lacquer, thayo relief, gold leaf, mirror and coloured glass inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMandalay workshop character\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe image belongs to the richly decorative late Mandalay tradition, in which carving, lacquer work, relief ornament and reflective inlay are treated as a single visual system. The Buddha sits in \u003cstrong\u003eBhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e, the earth-touching gesture associated with the moment of enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than relying on painted decoration alone, the surface is physically constructed in layers. Raised thayo patterns define borders, garments and architectural elements; gold leaf unifies the relief; individually placed mirror and glass fragments then catch changing light across the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThayo and glass mosaic\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThayo is one of the distinctive decorative techniques of Burmese lacquer craftsmanship. A relief medium is formed and applied over the prepared surface before gilding and inlay. Here it provides the framework for a dense mosaic of reflective elements. The result would have been particularly effective in a temple or shrine interior illuminated by moving natural light, candles or oil lamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSurface history\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose examination shows old craquelure in the lacquer, rubbing to the gilding, local losses and variation between individual glass and mirror elements. Those changes are not treated as defects to be concealed; they are part of the visual record of an object that has survived for more than a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe teak construction remains legible beneath the elaborate surface, and the tension between carved structure and applied decoration is one of the reasons Mandalay sculpture is so immediately recognisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDating and attribution\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current dating of \u003cstrong\u003eca. 1880–1920\u003c\/strong\u003e places the work around the late Konbaung and early colonial period, when Mandalay remained a major centre for religious carving and lacquer decoration. The attribution is based on carving style, facial type, decorative vocabulary, materials and technique rather than on an unverified workshop name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAge-related wear, craquelure, small losses to gilding and inlay, and unevenness in the decorative surface are present. The sculpture retains a strong overall visual unity and extensive historic decoration. Its large scale requires specialist packing and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly strong example for a collection focused on Burmese Buddhist art because the principal Mandalay techniques remain visible together: carved teak, lacquer, thayo relief, gilding and glass mosaic. 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At 166 cm high, it has the scale of a temple or monastic image and retains a striking combination of carved detail, dark historic lacquer and surviving traces of gold leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe elongated body is wrapped in a richly carved robe whose folds and ornamental passages remain clearly legible despite extensive age-related wear. Areas of red ground are visible beneath the darker lacquer and surviving gilding, revealing the layered finishing process used on the sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBurmese temple sculpture\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge wooden Buddha images were an important part of Burmese religious interiors. Teak was particularly valued for its durability and carving qualities. This figure shows affinities with the broader Mandalay-period sculptural tradition, but it is presented here conservatively without assigning it to a specific workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standing Buddha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burma \/ Myanmar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e ca. 1880–1920\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid carved teak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historic dark lacquer, red ground and traces of gold leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-part wooden construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 166 × W 63 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and age\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe teak has naturally moved and dried over time, producing shrinkage cracks and separations typical of large old wooden sculpture. There is extensive wear to the lacquer and gilding, along with losses, abrasions and darkened areas. These marks are visually important to the piece and have been retained rather than concealed by heavy restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts exceptional height makes this a particularly strong choice for collectors seeking a \u003cstrong\u003elarge antique Burmese Buddha\u003c\/strong\u003e with genuine architectural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361436647754,"sku":"717","price":3875.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/monumental-burmese-standing-buddha-gilt-teak-front-view.jpg?v=1787860633"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-seated-buddha-gilt-bronze-ca-1900","title":"Antique Japanese Seated Buddha – Gilt Bronze, ca. 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapan | ca. 1900, late Meiji period | Bronze with surviving gilding | H 56 × W 51 cm | 19.4 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis large Japanese seated Buddha dates to around 1900 and combines substantial cast-bronze construction with a calm, restrained sculptural presence. At 56 cm high and 19.4 kg, it was made on a scale suitable for a serious devotional or temple setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hands rest together in the lap in \u003cstrong\u003edhyana mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e, the gesture of meditation. Because this mudra appears with more than one Buddha in Japanese iconography, the sculpture is deliberately catalogued here as a seated Buddha rather than assigned to Shakyamuni or Amida without stronger identifying evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistoric gilded surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall areas of gold-toned surface remain in protected recesses and among the deeper modelling. Under magnification these residues appear integrated with the aged bronze surface rather than sitting as a uniform recent coating. The surviving evidence indicates that the sculpture historically carried a gilded finish, much of which has been lost through time and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJapanese bronze construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interior retains an old mineral casting core and internal structural elements associated with hollow bronze manufacture. The exterior shows the much more refined chasing and finishing expected of a completed devotional sculpture. Microscopic documentation records gilding residues, oxidation and tool-finished surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated Buddha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e ca. 1900, late Meiji period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patina with surviving historic gilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dhyana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 56 × W 51 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze shows extensive loss of the gilded surface, natural patination, abrasion and age-related wear. These changes are integral to the sculpture's appearance and have not been cosmetically masked. The photographs include close and microscopic views of the surviving surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361436811594,"sku":"716","price":5785.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-japanese-seated-buddha-gilt-bronze-front-view.jpg?v=1787861305"}],"url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/collections\/large-buddha-statues.oembed","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}