1stbuddha Journal
Research, iconography and sacred places
Research-based guides for collectors, ranging from Buddhist symbolism and sculpture to temples and Hindu iconography.
Topics
Browse by subject
Each topic is its own collection of articles. Start with the topic that is closest to the object you own or are considering. Explore our Buddhist Art articles for materials and sculpture, and Tibetan Thangka Research for painting, iconography and authenticity.
- Buddha and BuddhismMudras, symbolism and the historical Buddha.
- Art and sculpturesMaterials, styles and how sacred images are made.
- Buddhist sitesTemples, stupas, and pilgrimage sites throughout Asia.
- Hinduism and iconographyShiva, Hanuman and the visual language of Hindu art.
- Research and authenticityDating, materials, and how to recognize authentic antiques.
Research guides
In-depth guides for collectors
- The Anatomy of the Buddha: A Forensic Guide for the CollectorSpectral, internal, and microscopic evidence: how a bronze is examined before being attributed.Read the guide
- Mudras and symbolism: a guide for collectorsThe gestures, attributes, and seats that reveal who a figure is and where it was made.Read the guide
