Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
Wood, Pine
Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this large koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and luck. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. Much of t...
Wood, Pine
Chinese Polychrome Painted & Carved Wood Buddha
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Polychrome Painted and Carved Wood Standing Buddha Sculpture, possibly Ming Dynasty
Wood
Sold|$1,973 / set
Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
Pair of decorative antique Chinese handcarved polychrome wooden guardian lions (also called Foodogs
Wood
Chinese Dignitary, Polychrome Earthenware, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture representing a Chinese dignitary relized in polychrome faience. He wears a traditional
Earthenware
Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand Beautiful polychrome painted
Wood
Vintage Chinese Polychrome Wooden Horse Sculpture Statue
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and beautiful carved polychrome seated horse sculpture. Hand painted with a rustic red
Hardwood, Paint
Massive 19th Century Polychrome Hand-Carved Giltwood Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible pair of poly-chrome hand carved gilt wood Chinese foo dogs, circa late 19th century
Wood
18th century Asian polychrome hand-carved wooden sculpture
Located in Oostende, BE
18th century Asian polychrome hand-carved wooden sculpture
Wood
Japanese Polychrome Wood Buddha in Anjali Mudra
Located in Astoria, NY
An Japanese Buddha sculpture in polychrome wood. The Buddha stands in Anjali Mudra, in a double
Wood
Sold|$9,570
Large Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse
Located in Naples, IT
Sizable hand carved polychrome Chinese horse sculpture with detailed decoration.
Wood
Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and playful Chinese foo lion or foo dog corbel of carved and polychromed poplar wood
Hardwood, Poplar
Great Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Richmond, VA
Great pair of polychrome carved wood foo dogs. Original paint and surface, great size.
Wood, Paint
Sold|$1,150
Antique Chinese Head of a Luohan
Located in Rochester, NY
polychrome painted surface / some remnants of underlying gesso / areas of bare wood. A beautiful old carving
Glass, Wood
Sold|$1,480
Chinese Mingqi Attendant Head, Han Dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
of the original polychromed finish. Set on a custom steel display mount, this celestial figure brings
Ceramic
Sold|$1,180
Chinese Mingqi Attendant Head, Han Dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
of the original polychromed finish. Set on a custom steel display mount, this celestial figure brings
Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Qing Warrior Elephant Glazed Ceramic Incense Burner Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of antique Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) glazed ceramic figural incense burners. China, 19th
Ceramic
Very Fine and Serene Chinese Gilt-Bronze Figure of Guanyin, 16th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very fine Chinese gilt bronze figure of Guanyin Ming dynasty, late 16th-early 17th century
Bronze
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This marvelous polychrome carved wooden statuette represents a Buddhist temple guardian, Guandi or
Wood
China Big Taoist Sculptural Group "Three Pure Ones" Chengdu Temple, 18thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a hand carved and hand painted wood group of three (3) Taoist Trinity figures: The Three
Wood
Japanese Dragon Temple Sculpture, Hand Carved and Hand Polychromed, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a rare hand carved and hand painted dragon sculpture with a stunning pair of dragons carved at the terminals. It possesses excellent detail. It was likely part of a Japanese te...
Wood
19th Century Chinese Meditation Buddha Carved Statue
Located in Forney, TX
remnants of original polychrome pigments, nicely detailed carvings, especially the face and undulating
Wood, Rosewood, Paint
Chinese Polychrome Guanyin Bodhisattva Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
As the embodiment of compassion, Guanyin is the most beloved enlightened being in China. Known as
Wood
Sold|$288
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
Wood, Pine
Sold|$288
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
Wood, Pine
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and luck. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The f...
Wood, Pine
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
Wood, Pine
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and luck. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The f...
Wood, Pine
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old
Wood
Sold|$495
Carved Polychrome Buddha
Located in Houston, TX
An seated carved polychrome seated Buddha. This imposing wooden sculpture depicts the Dharmachakra
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Chinese Polychrome Lotus Architectural Finials
Located in Chicago, IL
These 18th century finials were originally part of a grand Chinese architectural structure. The
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Circa 1900 Carved Polychromed Chinese Horse
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful early 20th century carved painted wooden Chinese horse purchased in 1985 from a
Wood
Wood, Gilt and Polychrome Carved Chinese Asian Temple Shrine Ancestral Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
of Asian artifacts. Has Chinese customs wax seal on shoulder. We are listing as 20th century but
Wood
Ming Dynasty Polychromed Clay & Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Guanyin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ming Dynasty Polychromed Clay & Stucco head of Bodhisattva Guanyin. Ming Dynasty or older. A fine
Steel
19th c. Qing Dynasty Carved Blue Polychrome Wood Pack Saddle Element with Lions
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th century, Qing dynasty carved and polychrome painted wood horse or mule pack saddle element
Wood, Paint
Polychrome Cloisonne Pheasant on Ebonized Wood Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and large cloisonne pheasant in beautiful shades of blue, yellow, red and green inlaid enamel, surmounted on a carved and ebonized wood base.
Brass, Enamel
Large Scale Polychrome Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very fine pair of large, Chinese ceramic polychrome glazed dogs of foo mounted on rectangular
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Gilded Ancestral Scholar Figure, circa 1800
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty hollow body ancestral scholar figure with exceptionally fine details
Other
Pair of Chinese Antique Carved Wooden Panels with Red, Brown and Golden Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese antique carved wooden panels from the early 20th century, with red and brown
Wood
Chinese Polychrome Wood Teaching Acupuncture Model, China 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
A Chinese polychrome wood teaching acupuncture model with ink inscriptions and acupuncture holes
Paper, Wood
Pair of Polychrome Chinese Famille Verte Parrots
Located in San Antonio, TX
Wonderful pair of polychrome Chinese Famille Verte parrots. These parrots are hand-painted and
Ceramic
Large Antique Early 20th Century ‘or Earlier’ Chinese Polychrome Guanyin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Offered is this early 20th century (or earlier) Chinese hand carved polychrome wood figure of
Hardwood, Paint
Chinese Qing Dynasty Polychrome Hand-Carved Wooden Sage Statue, c. 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Chinese Qing dynasty hand-carved wooden statue of a royal sage with original polychrome finish
Paint, Wood
Polychrome Chinoiserie Emperor Statues, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Large-scale pair of ceramic polychrome Chinese emperor statues beautifully detailed and hand
Ceramic
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.
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.