Hotei Carving
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
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 Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Other
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Planters and Jardinieres
Bamboo, Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Bronze
1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Paintings
Paint, Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities
Wood
2010s American Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Ash
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique 18th Century Japanese Antiquities
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Boxwood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Picture Frames
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Copper, Enamel
Recent Sales
Vintage 1920s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Coral
Vintage 1940s Japanese Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Vintage 1970s Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Bone
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Vintage 1950s Unknown Link Bracelets
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Fruitwood
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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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