Hotei Carving
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Lapis Lazuli
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
Recent Sales
Vintage 1920s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Rose Quartz, Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Coral
Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Fruitwood
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Busts
Terracotta
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Quartz, Rock Crystal
2010s European Console Tables
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Indian Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Qing Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Vintage 1980s Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic
Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Rock Crystal
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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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