Soapstone Carved Seals
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Decorative Art
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2010s Canadian Primitive Figurative Sculptures
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
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Late 20th Century Chinese More Desk Accessories
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Figurative Sculptures
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Soapstone, Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Alabaster, Onyx, Spelter
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Native American Objects
Stone
20th Century Canadian Native American Objects
Soapstone
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities
Stone
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities
Stone
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
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Early 20th Century Chinese Vases
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century North American Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Twine, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Abstract Animal Prints
Woodcut
2010s American Post-Modern Convex Mirrors
Glass, Paper, Paint
Antique 1880s Chinese Ceramics
Other
20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Iron
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bookends
Ceramic
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls
Jade, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
20th Century Canadian Sculptures and Carvings
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Wool
20th Century Canadian Folk Art Native American Objects
Stone
Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Wood
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Fu...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
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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.
- What is soapstone carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A soapstone carving is a sculpture that’s carved from soft stone referred to as soapstone. Soapstone is a metamorphic rock that has a large composition of talc, which is a very soft stone or mineral, making it easy to carve and popular for novices and experienced artists. Shop a collection of soapstone carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify soapstone carvings, hold them up to a light. Soapstone will appear greasy or pearly. You should also see a small amount of light passing through the stone because it is semi-translucent. On 1stDibs, find a collection of soapstone carvings.
- What is Chinese seal carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese seal carving refers to the traditional art of engraving the active side of a stamp or seal. Typically, the seals were made using stone, but bamboo, bone and wood could also be used. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic Chinese seal carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.
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