Ancient Japanese Carving
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Pine
Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 1800s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Granite
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Asian Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Bamboo
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Sandstone
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Coral, Bronze
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Ivory
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
Antique Early 1900s Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
20th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
Antique 1890s Indonesian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Art Glass, Teak, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
2010s English Post-Modern Table Lamps
Brass
2010s English Post-Modern Table Lamps
Brass
2010s English Post-Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Stone
Antique Early 1800s Indonesian Primitive Decorative Art
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
Wood
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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.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
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