Tall Buddha Sculpture
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Granite
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Stone
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Granite
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Granite
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Granite
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Lacquer, Wood
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Bronze
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Bronze
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Bronze
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Vintage 1960s Thai Sculptures
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Wood
Vintage 1950s Asian Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Granite
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Granite
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Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
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Stone
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Bronze
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Wool
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Marble
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
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Lacquer, Wood
Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
Early 20th Century Thai Religious Items
Bronze
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Marble
Antique 19th Century Thai Folk Art Busts
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Wood
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Birch, Fabric
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Gesso, Shell, Wood
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Blown Glass
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sculptures
Paper
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Metal
Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Wingback Chairs
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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.
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