Megalithic Stone Chicken Statue from Sumba Island, Indonesia, c. 1500
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This statue depicting a chicken is an example of a Sumba Island penji or headstone, in animal form and of considerable age (at least 500 years old to even 1000 years old as indicated...
Stone
Andrianna Shamaris Husband and Wife Statue
Located in New York, NY
Sandstone husband and wife statue. Handmade from the island of Sumba. This statue was handmade in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfec...
Sandstone
17th century Antique stone temple fragment - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Unearth the ancient whispers of India’s sacred architecture with this Antique stone temple fragment, a 17th-century relic (or possibly older) that carries the spiritual essence and a...
Stone
Hand-Carved Indonesian Stone Sculpture on Metal Stand, Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
A tall stone sculpture hand-carved in Indonesia, mounted on a black metal cube stand. Narrow slate. The sculpture itself is 10" Wide x 5" deep x 66" High, on a 14" x 14 black metal s...
Stone, Metal
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 9.5 in D 7 in
Important Ancient Hawaiian Aumakua Stone Sculpture with Provenance
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare and monumental Hawaiian hand carved stone "Aumakua" abstract sculpture of a male carved from Vesicular Basalt. An Aumakua is a Hawaiian ancestral spirit guardian—a family de...
Stone
Reclaimed Khmer Sculpture Fragment, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A hand fragment holding a scroll, reclaimed from a Khmer stone statue. East Thailand, early 20th Century, possibly earlier. Hand-carved in sandstone, the fragment was part of a lar...
Sandstone
$1,624
H 18.9 in W 12.6 in D 5.91 in
Stylized South Arabian Stele in Sandstone – Pre-Islamic Primitive Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This South Arabian sandstone stele is a decorative sculpture inspired by the pre-Islamic funerary pillars of ancient Yemen. Entirely hand-carved in natural, sand-toned stone, it refl...
Sandstone
16th Century Thai Ayutthaya Sandstone Torso of the Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely carved sandstone torso of the Buddha, Ayutthaya period (1350-1767), Thailand. Wonderfully simplistic, the only ornamentation this torso displays are the incised lines to de...
Sandstone
Hand-Carved Indonesian Volcanic Rock Sculpture, Torso Design
Located in New York, NY
A volcanic black rock sculpture, hand-crafted in Indonesia, late 20th Century. Depicting a torso in traditional Khmer attire, decorated throughout. Mounted on a black metal stand. C...
Stone
Chinese Ancient Hongshan Culture Stone Sculpture, 4700-2900 BC
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a fine archaic human effigy hand-carved from a granular medium to dark gray volcanic stone with six (6) "V" sections carved front. Neolithic period, Hongshan culture (circa 47...
Stone
$1,100Sale Price|88% Off
H 30 in W 9.5 in D 8 in
African Bongo Hand-Carved Stone Female Sculpture, Mid-20th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Africa, Bongo Peoples, stone female commemorative figure from Southern Sudan. A fine specimen in naturally weathered condition; hand carved from a porous orange-black stone, 20th cen...
Stone
Ancient Stone Statue, West Africa possibly Sierra Leone
Located in Leuven , BE
These sculptures are considered manifestations of their deceased ancestors and are placed in ancestor shrines.
Terracotta
Hand-Carved Chinese Stone Fertility Sculpture, Hongshan Culture
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a fine archaic male effigy hand carved from a granular medium to dark gray stone. Neolithic period, Hongshan culture (circa 4700-2900 BC) Likely a fertility fetish. Note the ...
Stone
$2,995
H 23 in W 12 in D 12 in
Southeast Asia Asian Thai Stone Carved Standing Buddha Artifact Sculpture Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite beautiful and striking tall stone carved praying serene Buddha sculpture/statue on a custom display stand. We believe this artifact/Buddha fragment was originally from Tha...
Stone
Early Chinese Stone Horse Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
This early Chinese carved stone horse has markings of an elaborate bridle and is an impressive showpiece.
Stone
$905
H 11.03 in W 8.47 in D 3.94 in
Primitive Sandstone Stele in Natural Tones – Khôl Model, South Arabian Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The Khôl model is a hand-carved sandstone stele inspired by ancient South Arabian ritual art. Crafted in a natural-toned mineral stone, it draws from pre-Islamic funerary sculpture t...
Sandstone
China Ancient Stone Entertainer, Han Dynasty 200 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China an ancient limestone figure of an Entertainer replete with hands holding tambourines and a top a drum, -for the afterlife- , Han dynasty 206 BC-220 AD A strongly conceived an...
Limestone
19th Century Chinese Stone Horse Hitching Post
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This double sided hitching post was used to stall horses for short period of times. They are found throughout China and made during centuries. This hardstone example dates from the 1...
Stone
$700 / set
H 3.55 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Set of 3 Hand-Carved Wood Madura Island Ceremonial Masks, Indonesia, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This set of 3 mid-20th century mask were sed on the island of Madura for ceremonial purposes. The island of Madura is situated off the north-eastern coast of Java. This mask features...
Wood
$2,680
H 57.09 in W 15.36 in D 14.57 in
Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Batak Tribe “Singa” from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This mythical lion figure was used as a protective architectural element on the corner of a traditional Batak house. It f...
Wood
Solid Mango Wood Bowl, White Wash and Burnt Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted mango wood bowl. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of mango wood and features a burnt finish, where thew wood is burnt numerous times. It is then painted white ...
Fruitwood
$5,500
H 30.32 in W 61.42 in D 1.19 in
Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This unique teak carved panel depicts Dayak Tribal mythology. The Dayak people are some hundreds of various native groups found in the interior rainforests of Borneo. This carving de...
Teak
$1,450
H 7.09 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Javanese Hand-Crafted Wayang Topeng Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. Measures: Height with stand 47cm; Height 18cm x Width 14cm x Depth 8cm.
Wood
Set of 18th Century Sawankhalok ceramic Shipwreck Jar, Thailand
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a pair of Sawankhalok ceramic jars, sourced from a Shipwreck off the Coast of the Indonesian Island of Batam. Batam was one of the most substantial and influen...
Ceramic
$3,800
H 49.61 in Dm 16.54 in
Solid Teak Sugar Cane Mill Crusher / Grinder from Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This solid crusher from Java, Indonesia was part of a larger sugar cane press extracting the sugar rich juices from harvested sugar cane. Hand-crafted from teak It has beautiful wood...
Wood, Teak
Framed Riga Gound from Nigeria With Tribal Motifs
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A framed Riga Gound from Nigeria. Elite Nigerian men wore grand, flowing garments known by various names: riga (Hausa), agbádá (Yorùbá), boubou (French), and mbubb (Wolof). This part...
Cotton, Silk
$4,700
H 11.03 in W 166.15 in D 0.01 in
Exceptionally Long Bali Hindu Textile 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking vintage Balinese Kamasan painting, rendered on handwoven cotton, beautifully captures the timeless elegance of classical Wayang-style storytelling. Featuring intricate ...
Cotton, Paint
$2,000 / set
H 61.03 in W 10.24 in D 1.38 in
Hand-Carved Wood Timorese Tribal Panel Set, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These are early 20th century carved panels from Timor Island, they have been hand carved and feature a mix of human and animal figures. They also feature ceremonial tribal designs on...
Wood
$2,400
H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Vintage Hand-Crafted Tiger Sculpture / Statue from Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful pair of hand-crafted tiger statues from the island of Java. With a mixture of hand-painted and hand-carved detailing. They also feature glass marble inlaid eyes. They dif...
Wood, Paint
$6,845
H 76.78 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Life-Sized Dayak Tribe Female "Hampatong" Guardian, Borneo, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
‘Hampatong’ is the term used for ancestors and protective figures made of hard ‘iron wood’, which the Dayak of Borneo would position infront of their houses as guardians. This early ...
Wood
Burmese Shan Style Gilt Wood Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century Shan style Burmese Buddha is made from wood and black lacquer covered in gilt. The Buddha maintains a Buddha Touching Earth posture. Much of the gilt has worn...
Giltwood, Lacquer
$2,000
H 39.77 in W 26.97 in D 0.4 in
Early 20th Century Batak Carved Wooden Tribal Door, Sumatra, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A rice granary door from the Batak Tribes people of Lake Toba, central Sumatra., Indonesia c. 1900. It features a wonderful age-related patina, with strong wood textures and shades. ...
Wood
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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