Sculptures and Carvings
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Lacquer
2010s Chinese Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings
Plastic, Acrylic
2010s Chinese Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
2010s English Sculptures and Carvings
Paper, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1970s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
1940s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1940s Thai Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Granite, Bronze
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
1840s Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1990s Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings
Sandstone
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Art Glass
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
1960s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
2010s Sculptures and Carvings
Rock Crystal, Crystal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Pine
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
1970s Burmese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
16th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
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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