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Jade
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Jade
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Jade
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Jade
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Jade
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Jade
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Jade
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Jade
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Jade
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Jade
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Jade
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Jade
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Jade
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Jade
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Jade
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Jade
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Jade
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Jade
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Jade
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Jade
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Jade
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Jade
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Jade
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Jade
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Finding the Right sculptures-carvings for You
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.
- Is Chinese jade real jade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Chinese jade is indeed real jade, and refers to the type of jade mined in China. During the neolithic period onward, Chinese jade was primarily used for sculptures. You’ll find a variety of Chinese jade products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is jade Japanese or Chinese?1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020While both the Chinese and Japanese use jade, it is more commonly used in China.
PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020Valued for its rarity and lustrous appearance, jade has been thought to symbolize excellence and purity of human virtue. When worn as jewelry or as a protective charm, the stone was thought to imbue a person with a clear mind and pure spirit, and to guard against evil spirits or illness.
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