Lakshmi Coin
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Glass
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Chinoiserie Pier Mirrors and Conso...
Paint, Wood, Gesso
2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century English Porcelain
Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Empire Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1770s European Baroque Revival Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century English Other Vases
Glass
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Silver, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Vases
Silver
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Bronze
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.
Read More
Chicago’s Pagoda Red Has a Spirited Mix of Asian Antiques and Bold New Art
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.
In L.A., Gallerist JF Chen Has Long Championed Eclectic Blue-Chip Design
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.
12 Calming Spaces Inspired by Japanese Design
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.
Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques
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.
16 Refined Asian-Inspired Interiors
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.