The Origin of the Buddha Statues and Images. The Origin of the Buddha Image. The first Buddha image was made of sandalwood. Adhering to tradition, the Japanese replica is worshipped by offering pouches of sandalwood powder. This legend of the origin of the Buddha image is yet prevalent and largely believed in Tibet, China and Japan.

This extensive private collection of Buddha statues was collected over a span of several decades. Many of the statues are centuries old and originate from many different countries across Asia,. Fashioned from various materials such as bronze, jade, stone, ceramic, wood, ivory, etc. The Villa Del Prado Collection is particularly known for its large ivory collection. For more info on Buddha Sakyamuni in Asian Art. Also see our site index. Individual pieces not for sale.

Buddhas aus Holz, bemalt. Buddha in Silber, Altar feuervergoldet. Einmaliges Sammlerstück, sehr repräsentativ. Glatt, glänzend, mit Wachstumsmerkmalen.