Sculptures and Carvings
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Lacquer
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Pottery
Late 20th Century French Other Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Bone
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
2010s American Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Mahogany, Pine
Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1930s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
17th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
Early 18th Century Nepalese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1990s Other Sculptures and Carvings
Other
Mid-20th Century German Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic, Pottery
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Lacquer
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Lava
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Pottery, Stoneware
19th Century African Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-18th Century Indian Agra Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Sandstone
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Ivory
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
17th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
18th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Sandstone
18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Foam
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
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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