Sculptures and Carvings
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
1940s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Brass, Pewter
19th Century Tibetan Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
18th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Serpentine
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Glass
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Glass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Granite
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
1940s Thai Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Granite, Bronze
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Malachite
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Granite
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1940s Chinese Qing Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Giltwood
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Cypress
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Pine
Late 20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Lava
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
20th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Paint
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
20th Century Indonesian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Late 20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
17th Century Southeast Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Paper
Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Lapis Lazuli
Asian Sculptures and Carvings for Your Home Decor
Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.
In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.
From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.
Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.
Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.
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