Asian Man Carving
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1920s Industrial Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique 1880s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Metal
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 20th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Antique 19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Lapis Lazuli
Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Lapis Lazuli
20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Lapis Lazuli
21st Century and Contemporary Han Sculptures and Carvings
20th Century Indian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Bone
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Bone, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings
Bamboo
20th Century Unknown Other Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Late 20th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain, Fabric, Hardwood
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze, Copper
Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
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.
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