Chinese Shell Shadow Box
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Shell, Wood
People Also Browsed
20th Century Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Planters and Jardinieres
Pottery, Ceramic
1990s Prints and Multiples
Lithograph
1990s Prints and Multiples
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Furniture
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Decorative Art
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Glass
Glass, Art Glass
20th Century American Folk Art Vases
Shell
2010s Romanian Kilim Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Gold Leaf
2010s German Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Stoneware
20th Century American Mounted Objects
Coral, Rock Crystal
2010s Other Art Style Color Photography
Plexiglass
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
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.
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