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July 3rd, 2008 
Angie Antique Statue Reviews
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Vintage Antique Chinese Wood Carving, one piece wood, fisherman statue 16.5″ $14.99 |
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2-Dragon Vase Round POt Chinese Antique Bronze Statues $249.00 |
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Oxen Statues Silver-Plated Chinese Antique Bronze $249.00 |
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China tibetan antique collectibles Buddhist bronze Vishvabhadra buddha statue $180.00 |
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COLLECTIBLES FROM NEPAL BOUDDHA TIBET ANTIQUE STATUE SHAKYAMUNI BRONZE 28 CM $172.00 |
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Chinese Xiu Jade Statues – Antique beast $11.05 |
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FOO DOG VINTAGE CAST IRON Chinese BANK OLD Statue Antique RARE $1,111.00 |
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Antique Bright Green Solid Jade Dragon Statue Good Luck Prosperity Feng Shui $390.00 |
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IMPORTANT ANTIQUE CHINESE WOODEN BUDDHA STATUE Early Sakyamuni $11,000.00 |
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Elephant Vivid Statues bronze Chinese Antique Old $9.99 |
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Old Antique Bronze Arabesquitic Beast Tripot Statue $309.00 |
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ANTIQUE VINTAGE CHINESE HORN CARVING SEA COCKROACH SHRIMP STATUE $69.00 |
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Antique Chinese Bronze Winged Lion Statue ~1920 $449.00 |
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Antique Old Chinese Red Coral Branch Figure Figurine Statue Happy Buddha Wealth $150.00 |
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Dragons Bell Statues Antique Chinese Bronze $99.00 |
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China tibetan antique collectibles Buddhist bronze Vishvabhadra buddha statue $192.00 |
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Antique Chinese Bronze Patterned Cattle Statue $79.00 |
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Antique Carved Hetian Celadon White Jade Statue, China, Cabbage $675.00 |
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Chinese antique jade guangyin statue very very pretty!! $1,199.00 |
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Chinese antique shoushan shi guangyin statue laying on bed $1,000.00 |
Buddha Statues – How To Buy The Right Ones? – 8 Critical Factors
1. Understand why you need to buy buddha statues.
It will help you to choose the right one among the hundreds of different kinds of buddha statues. More than listening to anyone else or any other belief you should listen to your soul. Basic reason to buy buddha is to help yourself achieve your inner peace. Worshiping the buddha statues will help us remember, understand and practice Buddha’s teachings. Ultimately by breaking out of never ending cycle of life after death, the state of Nirvana can be achieved by practicing buddhism with the help of Vipassana meditation.
It depends on your choice of taking the path to achieving what you desire. If you want to experience a joy of life, happy buddha or laughing buddha might be the appropriate one. If you wish to tame your mind with meditation techniques, you might want to buy meditating buddha statues. If however, You simply love and want to appreciate the artwork they can serve as the proper ambience to your living room or showroom.
Trying to find such answer will help you much to find the right one ultimately.
2. Learn to distinguish the buddhist statues from other religious statues.
Hindu Deities look similar to Buddhist statues but there are huge differences in their meaning. There are many ways to recognize buddhist statues. One of the ways is to look at body positions and other is to observe hand gestures. Hands resting on the lap symbolizes meditating buddha.Right hand touching the earth represents shakyamuni buddha, the enlightened one.
3. Be careful where you buy it from.
You have to be very careful to buy Buddha statues. Before considering buying you have to know where the Buddha statue is originally made. To ensure the genuine statue one should avoid the replica of original art. Please be informed that the genuine artisans who make these statues are originally from Nepal. From Nepal the art of making the Buddha statues is exported to Tibet, where it gained major popularity. You may say Buddha statues are originally from Tibet but the root to making one is descended from Nepal. Newar artisans, Shakya Artisans to be specific are the original masters from whom the art is being descended for generations. Check out here for the buddha statues from Nepal.
4. Judgement of Quality by observing face painting.
Face is the single most important factor to look for while buying one. The finer the face painting of the buddha better the quality of the statue.If you choose to buy golden buddha the face is primarily painted with 24 k gold by specialist artist. On top of that fine outlining of eyes, nose and tika is done. The overall face should portray compassion, looking at which should invoke respect for buddha within us naturally.
5. Never forget to look at the ears.
Always check the long ears which signifies the true artistry behind. Genuine buddha statues should have long ears.
6. Check the carvings on the body of the Buddha
Carvings on the body of the statue speak volumes about the quality of the Buddha. High quality Buddha statues have fine carvings which is the delicate artwork of specialist artists. These artists are specially located in Patan, Nepal.
7. Different types of Buddha statues
You should decide what kind of statue is appropriate for you. There are Golden Buddha, Oxidized Buddha, Antique Buddha, Wooden Buddha, Copper Buddha, Bronze Buddha etc.
8. Fill Buddha Statues with Mantras (Holy Chantings)
In the context of buddhism empty statue in your house without mantras inside will decrease long life, peace, health and wealth. Whereas filling it with mantras blesses you with good fortunes, peace, prosperity and happiness. Filling it with mantras and make a statue, the enlightened one. You should Look for possibility to insert the mantras in the statues. Statues specially made in China or India are not designed for filling the mantras inside where as statues made in Nepal are designed specifically for mantras to be inserted.You can even ask the vendor to bless the statue by a Monk in local Buddhist Monastery when buying.
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Royal Albert Old Country Rose Musical Teacup $33.90 27400043 A wonderful and decorative accessory for a dresser, mantle or curio, the Old Country Roses Musical Teacup is accented with 22 carat gold and is bursting with hand-made sculpted flowers. Makes a great gift for any occasion. Song: Pachelbel’s ”Canon in D.” Features: -Part of the Old Country Roses Collection -Beautiful hand crafted gold edges and rose motif -Many matching accessories and … |
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Brass Naughty Boy Peeing Manneken Pis Corkscrew $7.59 Brass Naughty Boy Peeing Manneken Pis Corkscrew is a solid brass figural corkscrew depicting a naked boy peeing. This great cork screw features a primitive solid brass statue of a boy peeing with a hardened-steel screw that wont bend or break, even on the most stubborn wine bottle corks. Inspired by the famous Manneken Pis statues of Brussels, this brass naughty boy stands 2.25 inches tall with an… |
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Large Antique Reproduction Salty + Peppy Salt + Pepper Shaker Set $39.95 3″ X 3 ” X 8 ” High-Gorgeous Antique White Finish-Would Look Great In Your Retro Kitchen-Cork Stoppers-Great Gift Idea!… |
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Egyptian Holiday Christmas Cat Ornament (set of 3) Enjoy a mystical holiday with this icon of the Egyptian realm! Cast in quality designer resin, it is hand-painted in faux ebony and gold. Add it to your tree or tie onto a gift with its handy faux gold hanger!… |
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Quakehold! 88111 Museum Putty Neutral $0.49 Secures antiques & collectibles Reusable… |
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Art Deco Nude Lady Statue Table Lamp Real Bronze Powder Cast Sculpture 16-inch $112.95 Measuring approx. 16 inches in height, this sculpture and lamp is a superb representation of the Art Deco style. Made with cold cast bronze, this piece features bold outlines and geometric forms that convey affluence and sophistication. It is even more impressive when doubled up as a pair. The photos do not do justice. The special production process of this piece, originated from Great Britain, us… |
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Echo Valley 4170 Sleeping Solar Fairy, Ivory $25.74 Sleeping Solar Fairy is an Antique Ivory, Polyresin Figurine. Product is made of durable Polyresin Plastic…. |
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MISSING STATUE $1.99 … |
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Sterling Home Portrait Camera Decorative Accessory, 12-Inch Tall $39.60 Sterling Industries 51-8251 Portrait Camera Camera METAL 11.75X6.75X12.25… |
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3 Vintage Antique Egyptian Genuine Papyrus Art Bookmarks Mix 1.75 Inch Free Shipping $7.95 reat as an Egyptian style home decor. This listing includes:3 New Egyptian papyrus bookmarks Size Approx: 1 3/4 ” X 5 1/4″ Made of 100% REAL Egyptian Papyrus Bookmarks are protected by plastic covers Some Include the Hieroglyphic Alphabet as pictured Made in and Exported from Egypt Beautiful and exquisite decoration that could be added to any home! great for decoration educational… |
what is this old antique used for?
I have this old antique silver statue of a woman from like the 1800s holding a cup like bucket over her head and the bucket cup moves back and forth when you move it. does anyone know what it is used for please let me know thanks.
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