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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Japanese Old Wood Carving Dog 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old carved wooden dog made in Japan.
It was produced in the late Showa period (1950s-1970s) and is made of zelkova wood, which has a beautiful grain. The robust and expres...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp With Writhing Dragon
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a Fine jumbo sized 13" antique heavy hand cast bronze round lantern with exquisite details from the early Taisho period- one of the finest we have handled in over ten years. ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Fine Large Old Stone Seated Shrine Buddha, 23 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Roof Enhances Buddha
A handsome single stone seated Shrine Buddha in meditation and who complacently sits under the shrine roof with Kanj to each side of this sculpture- a rare form...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Antique Pair Pagoda Roof Lighting Lanterns With Flower Form Side Panels
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find Pair (2) " pagoda roof" form garden lanterns
Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique lantern pair with a " Pagoda Roof" and "hoju jewel" roof top motif. All side panels...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Vintage Chinese Carved Stone Jade 3 Tier Pagoda Palace Lantern Tower-a Pair
By Dong Qichang, Xu Beihong
Located in Bensalem, PA
Pair of matching vintage 3 tier 39 inch towers please look over pictures for condition and measurements no breaks or missing parts feel free to reach out with any questions
Category
1960s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Japanese Antique Classic Pagoda Roof Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Classic Japanese Garden Lantern
This beautifully hand-cast lantern sculpture in a classic Japanese form, would make an exceptional visual statement and substantial conversational c...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Magnificent Pair of Antique Tang Dynasty Style Carved Horses
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Step back in time with this stunning pair of antique wooden horses, meticulously carved in the style reminiscent of the illustrious Tang Dyna...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 early 20th Century Hand Painted Wood "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese Kokeshi Dolls – Early 20th Century Handcrafted Set of 2 from Northern Japan
Discover the beauty of traditional Japanese craftsmanship with this exquisite set of two...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$581 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Japanese Tall Antique Garden Stone Crowned Buddha Shakyamuni 25", Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
An old early 20th century granite stone "Crowned" Buddha - Shyaka Nyorai Sakyamuni- sculpture with staff and "Hoju" the wish granting jewel in her left hand, the whole perched upon...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Granite
Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Figurine
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a vintage hand-carved wooden bear from Japan.
It was crafted in the mid-Showa period (1950s–1970s) and has long been cherished as a traditional folk craft from Hokkaido.
The ...
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Large Penis 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old carved large wooden penis statue made in Japan.
It was made during the Edo period (1800s-1860s) and is made of cedar.
In the Tōhoku region of Japan, there has long be...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Massive Antique Red Kurama Spirit Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old Japanese Shiga garden and from our recent Japanese Acquisitions.
Please view our video of our newest discovery.........
Here's a beautiful and unique wa...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Granite
Japanese Old Memorial Stone Seated Buddha, 18 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Simple Memorial Buddha
A single stone seated Buddha in meditation and who complacently sits with Kanj engraved to each side of this sculpture
Good garden candidate
.In Japan, Kṣi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Abstract Wooden Wall Sculpture – Unique Artistic Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Abstract Wooden Wall Sculpture – Unique Artistic Design
This striking abstract wall sculpture, crafted from wood, showcases a captivating interplay of form and texture. Designed by ...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$930 Sale Price
56% Off
Japan Large Older Stone Classic Yukimi Lantern Beautiful Details, 33 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Classic Style, Portable and Convenient Size 33" Tall And 28 " Diameter. Beautiful patina, lovely lantern
Please view our video.
Japan, a fine large vintage hand carved granite ston...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a carved wooden raccoon dog made in Japan.
It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s) and is made of cedar wood.
In Japan, raccoon dogs are considered to be “good lu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Asian Hand Carved Painted Wooden Lucky Baby Buddha on Melon
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand carved and hand-painted baby Buddha sculpture depicts Buddha as a boy, kneeling and hugging a large melon, ready to fall asleep. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Padouk
Japanese Antique Stone Carving Penis 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This item is a stone carved penis statue made in Japan. It is a very rare relic of folk belief made in the late Edo period (1800s-1860s).
Since ancient times, there has been a cultu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Tall 100 Year Old Stone Buddha, Hands in Prayer
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very good hand carved stone Buddha/Jizo Guardian sculpture set upon its own carved base
Good display candidate for your favorite indoor or outdoor space
In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, kn...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Rare Antique Pair Hand Painted Birds And Blue Waters Wedding screens
Located in South Burlington, VT
A lovely antique pair (2) Japanese hand-painted six-panel folding screens byobu- each conceived in an attractive birds, trees, and blue waters motif. Likely given as a wedding gift...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paper
$760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique South Indian Chola-Style Bronze Goddess Sculpture, on Lotus Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique South Indian Chola-Style Bronze Goddess Sculpture on Lotus Base
Exquisite bronze sculpture depicting a South Indian goddess in the elegant C...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Blue Doorway Curtain Noren for Happiness And Longevity
Located in South Burlington, VT
Symbolizing Happiness And Longevity
Japan, a rare antique hemp noren (doorway curtain) with auspicious congratulatory crane and turtle figures symbolic for happiness and longevity....
Category
1920s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Hemp
Big Japanese Precious Blue Natural Mountain Garden Stone
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Our Recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels- Unique & Beautiful Blue Garden Stone
Precious Few Found- Just Look at This Beautiful Blue Color
This is a stunningly beautiful exampl...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Rare Inscriptions 24"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Large Blue Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With Original Patina And Rare Inscriptions
For your meditation , or special garden display comes this handsome 24 inch tall bronze b...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Asian Meiji Bronze & Gilt Seated Buddha Amida Nyorai Statue Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful serene Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha statue/sculpture with gilt decoration - likely applied as temple or shrine blessing or offerings. The B...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Seated Praying Buddha Handsome Antique Stone
Located in South Burlington, VT
An older and substantial late 19th to early 20th century stone Buddha/Jizo Guardian sculpture in a mudra of prayer
Good garden candidate
In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, known as Jizō, or re...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Granite
$1,480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Japanese Beautiful Tall Antique "Spirit Mountain" Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden - a handsome "spirit" lantern
Please view our video.
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this rare treasu...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$11,800 Sale Price
28% Off
Japan Large Old Bronze Lantern with Beautiful Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Only One in this large size, 25 inches high.
Japan, a fine large vintage hand cast bronze Yukimi round top lantern with beautiful details from the early Showa period, 1940s-1950s.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Fine Large Old Red Natural Stone Mountain Planter And Water Basin
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful Wabi sabi shaped basin planter in a weathered old red natural formed stone
Japan, a handsome and unique old naturally formed stone water basin or planter -tsukubai- source...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Old Japanese wooden rabbit figurine/20th century/carved animal
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden rabbit made in the Taisho to Showa eras (20th century) in Japan.
The sculptor's name is engraved on the bottom, and it seems to have been carved by a person named "O...
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Antique Large Bronze Bell With Pleasing Sound 20"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Large Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound Guaranteed to Please You
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For your meditation area, or special garden display comes this handsom...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Zen Garden Shrine Head of Guanyin Buddha Statue
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Large 20th century Chinese head of Guanyin. This piece is quite large and has been hand crafted by a skilled artisan from a single log. It measures 27 1/2” ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Pleasing Sound 20"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Large Blue Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound
For your meditation , or special garden display comes this handsome 20 inch tall bronze bell. Its original ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique Wood-Carved Water Buffalo/ Wooden Figurine/ Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a wooden carved buffalo that has weathered naturally over the years.
It was used in a private home in the Tohoku region and is thought to have undergone gradual changes due ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Japanese Ultimate Antique Door Knocker, Happiness And Longevity - 150 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
The ultimate jumbo 13" diameter antique door knocker, Circa 1860 !
Rare Japanese Find- Imperial Family Crest- Auspicious "Long Life And Happiness"
Two halves of of an iron chrysan...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Magnificent, Large Japanese Carved Coral Figural Group, Seven Figures with Fish
Located in Queens, NY
Magnificent and Large Japanese Carved Coral Masterpiece – Seven Figures Amid a Reef with Fish and Storks
A breathtaking celebration of artistry and natural beauty, this exceptional ...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
Qing Dynasty Exquisite Chinese Wooden Panel With Raised Figures Gold Leaf (n.2)
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description carefully, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This extrao...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden- impressive garden Sculpture, 15 Feet Tall
Message or Call us for details or to reserve...
For the finest garden- a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements.
Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda tower that is nearly five meters , about 180” tall,
hand carved from solid granite, Taisho period circa 1920s, and a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements.
This pagoda rivals a similar example given by Sapporo, Japan to the Portland, Oregon Japanese garden (See Portland's Japanese Garden Pagoda...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japanese Antique Crab Bronze 'Made before the Second World War' 'N' 2
Located in Paris, FR
Object of crab with bronze:
A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find.
There are a signature 'N' on the bottom of this crab in red.
-Deta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$610 Sale Price
20% Off
Small stone carved rabbit statue / 19th-mid 20th century / Around Korea
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a carved stone figurine of a rabbit with a unique design not found in old Japanese stone statues. From the taste of the shape, we can infer that it was made in Korea from the...
Category
Early 20th Century South Korean Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese antique stone ornament "Daruma" /Appreciation stone /Scholar stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a type of rock that is produced in areas such as the Abe River in Shizuoka Prefecture, but it is also found in other regions such as Kanagawa and Chiba.
These types of stones...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Victorian Religious Chinese Export Ivory Bone Carved Pagoda Sculpture
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine Quality Chinese Export Hand Carved Religous Pagoda of traditional architectural form and generous proportions, late Nineteenth Century.
The overall structure beautifull...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Antique Japanese wooden Buddha statue/Edo period/seated Tathagata statue
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden Buddha statue made around the Edo period (1603-1868).
It is likely to be Amida Nyorai, the highest-ranking Buddha statue, which is an enlightened being.
This Buddha ...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cypress
Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good PAIR of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple lions, made of a brass-bronze metal alloy, with excellent detail, dating to the early 19th century, Qing period or possibly earlier back to the 18th century.
They are a male and female pair, the male with the slightly larger head. These pieces are very well cast with good detail and wear, showing a very good depth of colour. Both dogs have a small hole on the top of the head for incense to be placed.
Each piece weighs about 700gm unpacked
Overall a lovely pair of antique Chinese Foo Dogs...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Brass
Antique Victorian Vintage Chinese Ivory Bovine Walking Stick Cane Carved Dragon
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Example of a Chinese Export Hand Carved Bovine Ivory Walking Stick of small proportions, last quarter of the Nineteenth Centu...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Horn, Ebony
Japanese Massive Bronze Peace Bell 45 Inches Tall
Located in South Burlington, VT
Massive Japanese Bronze Bell Inscribed and dedicated to peace and humanity, 1947.
Please view our video.
At the top, the handle (ryûzu) is crafted in the form of two mirrored drago...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Exceptional Antique Granite Stone Christian Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Museum Piece.
Please view our video.
Call or message us for additional details.
Japan, an early “Christian” granite stone lantern with weathering from great age, and dating to...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
$29,500 Sale Price
23% Off
Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Black Hardstone Qing Dynasty
Located in Canterbury, GB
Antique mid Qing hand carved black hardstone snuff bottle.
Produced in China towards the end of the 19th century.
Beautiful shape with strong body and shoulders.
Very well hollow...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Sitting Bear
Located in Niiza, JP
Wood carving The material is unknown, but it is said to be linden
360(W)× 440(H) × 370(D) [mm] 13kg
Estimate Packing Dimensions(Packaged in plywood and wooden frame)
40 CM × 55 CM ×...
Category
20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Stone Garden Kanon Guan Yin in Royal Ease 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
Big, Beautiful And Signed
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions
An early and hard to find Japanese hand carved stone Kanon in a mudra of contemplation. Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu is b...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession
Call or message us for details or to reserve.
Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$22,800 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Japan Antique Stone Tea Garden Lantern, Stunning Design
Located in South Burlington, VT
A tall 88 Inch antique classic tea motif lantern with all original pieces.
Please view the video.
The Zendō-ji Gata lantern Ishidōrō (禅導寺型石灯籠) is a unique design and very special ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Antique Memento Mori Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Vanity skull in plaster painted, mo...
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Late 18th Century Italian Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Monumental Wooden Buddha Statue Over 3ft Tall
Located in Somis, CA
A magnificent gilded giant statue of Amitabha Buddha, carved from a single block of solid wood. Seated dhyana asana on a high lotus throne, the Buddha's full and round face, hallmark...
Category
20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$3,750 Sale Price / item
31% Off
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Birds & Dragonflies Lantern, Lovely Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
Birds and dragonflies
A rare bronze 90 year old lantern find with all hanging bells intact.
This trapezoidal roof shaped hand cast bronze lan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$796 Sale Price
60% Off
A Massive Japanese Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Tiger, Meiji Period
Located in Queens, NY
A Massive Japanese Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Tiger, Meiji Period. Signed.
Measuring an impressive 44 inches in length, this extraordinary sculpture is a striking example of t...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$8,750 Sale Price
30% Off
Japanese Fine Old Stone Seated Buddha
Located in South Burlington, VT
A wonderful small stone seated Buddha with beautiful lichen patina
Good garden candidate
.In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, known as Jizō, or respectfully as Ojizō-sama, is one of the most lo...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Dragon Telephone, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, rare, and exotic Chinese dragon landline telephone, circa 1980s-1990s. Phone is a hard carved wood with all the details of a dragon (claws, tongue, horns, tail, etc.) Phone handle has a beautiful oval piece of polished emerald green jade or other similar stone along with carvings in Chinese. A 'red' light on top of dragon's pearl indicates phone is 'on'. Dragon's green eyes light up when phone rings...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Old Japanese wooden frog figurine / 20th century / wood carving figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I have acquired something very unique.
I would like to introduce an old Japanese wooden carved frog ornament.
The frog is standing and in a pose similar ...
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asian Sculptures and Carvings for Your Home Decor
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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