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Japanese Imperial Pair Dolls 1840
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
A rare couple.
These Japanese Tachibina dolls represent the simplest essential form of the imperial couple. Their beautiful faces were crafted from crushed shell called gofun coated over carved wood and their dress feature period Edo (1840) textile kimono dress.
Used as the display for the Girl’s day celebration, more specifically they are constructed of kinran brocade fabric covered paper, the heads carved of wood and covered in gofun with painted features and inset hair, the male form with outstretched arms and conical legs, the female has a cylindrical form. They come in an original kiri wood storage box.
Dimensions: Large doll 12 inches tall and 6 inches wide
Small doll...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Wood
19th Century Painted Thai Mirror with Hand-Carved Scrolling Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique painted Thai mirror from the 19th century, with hand-carved floral décor. Created in Thailand during the 19th century, this painted mirror features a rectangular silhouett...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Hand-Carved Backstrap Loom with Tribal Engravings from Timor Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Hand-carved from Iron Wood this is a wonderful example of a Backstrap Loom, an essential component of Ikat textile weaving. The Curved section would fit around the weavers back not o...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Scholar Rock Wuling Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual Chinese scholar stone originated from Wuling Mountains, Huan Province in central China. A type of geological wonder, formed through wind erosion and polishing by the eleme...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Chinese hand carved and hand painted wooden effigy of a fantastic Bixie dating to before Song dynasty 1279 AD.
Please enjoy the beautiful remnants of its aged original swirling painted surfaces. It has been traditionally carved and assembled in three sections. The tail may be a later replacement.
Period: Song dynasty
Dimensions: 6 inches high and 15 inches wide
About Bixie
The “bixie” is a mythological creature commonly thought to be able to ward off evil forces with its magical powers. In fact, its name means “to ward off evil” in Chinese. In the Han dynasty, “bixie” were commonly represented as winged, four-legged beasts, a form that was probably transmitted from Western Asia.
Provenance:
This is from a private collection and were acquired by us along with a larger wooden horse...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Rust Agate Carved Teapot with Stand
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese rust agate tea pot with filigree handle and carved relief with a floral and scroll design. Damages to ring top-all pieces accounted.(modern base 1¬O" high).
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Marble
Chinese Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbel with Detailed Figures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-carved wooden temple corbel from the 19th century with detailed figures and custom base. Created in China during the ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Standing Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden Buddha standing on a lotus base, with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband and borders of the robe.
Age: Burma, Mandalay period, 19th centur...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fine and Large Asian Carved and Gilt Statue of the Buddha
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely made, the figure stands serenely, dressed in an elaborate pleated robe and headband inlaid with tiny colored mirrors. Finely gilt with patches of red clay visible. The figure ...
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20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Green Jade Chilong Dragon Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Chinese carved spinach green jade chilong dragon sculpture, resting on fitted hardwood stand.
Rich deep bright green color with molten shades of lighter pale green, exceptionally carved, with intricate detail throughout. The mythical beast lying ready on all four, head raised, mouth ajar with teeth exposed, wings by its side, spiral scroll incised on hind legs.
Provenance:
Estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate...
Category
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Antique Original Thayo Burmese Burma Myanmar Asian Buddha Head Sculpture Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
An exceptionally beautiful, serene, delicately crafted, and extremely rare Burmese Buddha head/bust - hand-made using the ancient Thayo technique w...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Large Vintage Mushroom Sculptures, 1970, Italy, Set of 2
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice pair of wrought iron sculptures in the shape of Mushrooms, Italian origin, 1970 Metal sculpture and wooden base Very beautiful decorative objects.
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Pair of 20th Century Chinese Carved Bowenite Lidded Urns.
Located in Hudson, NY
This nice pair of carved lidded urns are made form Bowenite which is considered a semiprecious stone and thought to resemble jade. They were carved in the mid 20th century and come w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare and important Japanese sculpture / statue / okimono in blackened and carved wood, depicting 1 lion, 2 birds (crows or other birds of prey) and 1 snake held in the claws of one o...
Category
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Chinese Qing 19th Century Carved Temple Signboard with Red Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period black signboard from the 19th century, with red calligraphy. Created during the Qing Dynasty, this large horizontal sign comes from a Chinese temple and features both carved and painted Chinese characters. Presenting a black ground, the sign showcases large carved Chinese characters with red painting, flanked with columns of smaller carved characters. Used to indicate the nearby presence of a temple, this 19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese carved temple signboard...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Ceramic Buddha Head or Bust with Real Gold Leaf, Asian Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good large head or bust statue or sculpture of Buddha, possibly Chinese or Japanese, which we date to the first half of the 20th century, circa 1920s.
The large hea...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pair of Thai Naga Sculptures on Lucite Bases, circa 1880
Located in San Diego, CA
Used in Thailand as temple roof finials or in pairs at entrances to guard against evil spirits and natural disasters, the powerful, mystical naga ar...
Category
19th Century Thai International Style Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Two Weaving Loom Pulleys from Thailand, Ca. 19th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A pair of two carved wood weaving loom pulleys depicting peacocks and hearts.
Thailand,
Ca. 19th century
Wood
Measures: H 6 in x W 5 in each.
Category
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Finely Carved Japanese Okimono on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Okimono (Japanese means artsy display ornament object) displayed on a small custom wood stand from Meiji Period circa early 2oth century. T...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Togatta Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Collection of Three Indian Sandstone Carved Heads of Deities
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of three carved sandstone heads on wood display stands from Northern India Rajasthan or
Madhya Pradesh, circa 11-12th century. Fragmented from large whole-body statue, these red sandstone heads exhibit very fine carving, typical of Northern Indian Art during the medieval time. Two males and one female, they represent heavenly deities Yakshas and Yakshini. Their facial features were detailed with large almond-shape eyes under thin arched eyebrows. The males have characteristic facial hairs including curvy moustaches and tightly combed beard, both finely carved, and the female wears large spoke loop earrings. They all don fantastical hairstyles with serpent-like spiral locks and some with elaborate knots on top and above the sideburns.
These deities are likely celestial musicians. A pair of full-body statues (lot 70) were offered for sale in Christie's Indian and Southeast Asian Art...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Standing Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden Buddha standing on a lotus base, with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 5...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Figural Carved Giltwood Sculpture Stand Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese figural sculpture or plant stand offers giltwood construction with carved dragon masks, floral and foliate elements, c1910
Measures- 36...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Chinese Carved Wood Wall Art from a Hunting Tiger
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large 19th century Chinese carved wall plaque in wood features a hunting tiger on rocks with bamboo trees and the sun in the background.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of Five Stoneware Tomb Figurines of Musician Ming Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A group of five figurines made of terracotta and glazed in green and splash of yellow. These figurines of musicians were made as burial objects to be placed in the tomb, often as a l...
Category
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture by Kawano Shoko
By Kawano Shoko
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary Japanese bamboo sculpture entitled Light at Dawn (Gyoko) made in 2004 by Kawano Shoko (B. 1957). This airy piece is unconventi...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China.
The figure likely represents one of the Five Tathagatas, also known as Dhyani Buddhas or Wisdom Buddhas. More specifically, either Amitabha or Amoghasiddhi. Amitabha is the Buddha of infinite light, and represents the wisdom of observation and recognition. Amoghasiddhi is the Buddha of accomplishment, and represents the wisdom of perfected practices. The size and scale of the Buddha indicates it was made for temple worship.
The large Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana, or full lotus position, with the soles of both feet facing up. His elegant hands, with impossibly long and slender fingers, perform shuni mudra, the gesture of bestowing patience. His right arm is bent at the elbow, the right hand raised to heart level. The left arm resting gently in his lap, the left hand at navel level.
The Buddha is dressed in voluminous robes that wrap around his shoulders and body, and tied at the waist. The heavy fabric draping and pooling elegantly all around his robust body. His broad chest and right arm exposed.
The Buddha's face is both solemn and beatific - his expression seeming to change depending on the angle of view. The most notable feature of his face is the large urna to the center of his forehead, set between a pair of painted, high arching brows over heavily lidded almond shaped eyes. A strong nose is set above a small mouth pursed in an ever so slight smile. Long pendulous earlobes touch his shoulders.
The Buddha's hair arranged in the typical fashion, with "spikes" representing tight curls. A prominent ushnisha rises from the crown of his head, covered by more hair, and topped with a rounded protuberance.
The Buddha is constructed from several blocks of wood, joined, carved and lacquered a deep red-brown with gold flecks...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wood Tree Sculpture with Hand Painted Birds
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
An early twentieth century Japanese whimsical folk art bird tree driftwood hand carved and painted bird sculpture.
Category
1920s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Driftwood
19th Century Gold Gilded Bronze Buddha
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century gold gilded bronze Buddha
A finely cast bronze Buddha statue in gold gilt with modeled and incised floral motifs. This jeweled God o...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Hand-Carved Wooden Gujarati Chariot Angels from 18th/19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of hand-carved wooden Chariot Angels from Gujarat, Rajasthan, 18th/19th century.
Original polychrome colors.
Topped with a tall headdress, the winged angels are depicted w...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Folk Art Tree Root Hand Carved Dolphin Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1197 Japanese tree root hand carved dolphin sculpture.
Category
1950s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Wood Root Carving of Jizu Bosatsu the Bodhisattva Jizo
Located in Norton, MA
Astonishing gilded wood carving from Meiji Period, circa 1900. The figure is Jizu Bosatsu (the bodhisattva Jizo), seated in meditation observed by ...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Chicken Blood Stone Carving of Bodhidharma on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small chicken blood stone carving from China circa early 20th century, possibly early (late Qing to early Republic period). It depicts an aged Bo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Wall Bracket Architectural Carved Wood Fragment from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple fragment from Rajasthan, India.
19th century Hindu temple fragment. This antique fragment were elements of a section of hand carved wood fri...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage 12 Masks Chinese Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Stunning colorful lacquer hand painted vintage 12 masks Chinese wall hanging. This is from the 1960s and is signed with a description attached to the back pictured in the photos.
Gr...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Set of 2 Kokeshi Naruko Japanese Wood Hand Painted Doll
Located in Bochum, NRW
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi, northern Japan, 1940s-1950s.
Handmade by Japanese artisans from wood. Have a simple trunk as a body and an enlarged head.
Painted by hand with lines ...
Category
1950s Asian Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Maple
Japanese Jizo Bodhisattva Statue, Late 19th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Item No.
Late 19th century / Japan
Size W470 D430 H360
A Japanese Jizo Bodhisattva statue from late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century, Showa, Large Japanese Wooden Tray with Koi Carp Fish Design
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Large Japanese wooden tray with koi carp fish design.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century
Size: Diameter 52.7 C.M. / Height 5.6 C.M.
C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Carved and Giltwood Buddha Wall Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
Profile of a Buddha on three carved and gilt wood panels. Mid 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Carved Asian Wood Figural Framed Wall Sculptures
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3500ab hand carved Indonesian figural sculptures set in giltwood frames with black velvet background.
Category
1960s Indonesian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Chinese Zhejiang Vintage Low-Relief Wall Plaque Depicting a Celestial Guardian
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage camphor wood low-relief wall plaque from Zhejiang depicting a celestial guardian on a mythical animal. Created in Eastern China during the midcentury period, this w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Thai Tribal Carved Wooden Mask Depicting a Swine with Pierced Eyes
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Thai carved wooden tribal mask from the 19th century depicting a swine with pierced eyes, nostrils, textured ground and weathered appearance. Created in Thailand during th...
Category
19th Century Thai Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Tiger's Eye Water Moon Guan Yin Avalokiteshvara Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A magnificent natural Tiger's Eye sculpture depicting the compassionate Bodhisattva Water Moon Guan Yin, Avalokiteshvara. Backed by a lotus leaf and on top of water wavers, Avalokiteshvara is shown seated in rajalilasana, the ‘posture of royal ease...
Category
2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Quartz, Multi-gemstone
Monumental Chinese Buddha Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Replica of a large stone Chinese Buddha from the 15th-16th century featuring weathered paint in various colors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Tiger's Eye Water Moon Guan Yin Avalokiteshvara Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A magnificent natural Tiger's Eye sculpture depicting the compassionate Bodhisattva Water Moon Guan Yin, Avalokiteshvara. Seated on a lotus base in rajalilasana, the ‘posture of royal ease...
Category
2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Quartz, Multi-gemstone
Spiritual Sphere by Nada Debs
By Nada Debs
Located in Dubai, DU
Spiritual Sphere was designed by Nada Debs in carved frakke (Limba, a West African wood) crafted.
About the designer.
Nada Debs is a Lebanese designer living and working in Beirut. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Togatta Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
Titled "Cocoon", this wall hanging bamboo sculpture was made by Honma Hideaki (Japanese, b. 1959) in 2005 and originally purchased from Tai Modern, Sata Fe,...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll with Dragon Robe Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment/ robe with a dragon symbol.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Chinese Old Fantastic Contorted Face Monk Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
One of a kind.
From western China and collected some 20 years ago, comes this large hand carved red sandstone Lohan or Monk sculpture dating to circa...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of Yoruba Culture Ibeji 'Nigeria' Statues
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of Yoruba Culture Ibeji (Nigeria) statues, a male and female carved figural statues with exaggerated features. Both figures have elongate...
Category
Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Natural Lapis Lazuli Statue of Guan Yin 6 lb Finest Grade
Located in Somis, CA
A rare, hand carved, masterpiece natural fine grade lapis lazuli Kwan Yin sculpture. Kwan Yin has an oval-shaped face with arched eyebrows and downcast eyes casting a serene aura, framed by long-lobed ears and an ushnisha covered under a hood as part of her fluid robe. She holds a Ruyi scepter in her right hand. Her left had is shown in motion of flicking blessing water. A stylized panel of flame backs Kwan Yin, symbolizing her power and spiritual superiority. To her left is a full bloom of lotus, a symbol of peace and enlightenment. The sculpture is masterfully carved with her facial details beautifully depicted. A custom handmade root stand complements this extraordinary statue. The lapis statue...
Category
2010s Afghan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Large Chinoiserie Plaster Sculpture Chinese Figure under a Pine Tree
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large chinoiserie plaster sculpture
Chinese figure under a pine tree
Probably early 20th century.
Large, possibly unique sculpture of figure under a pine tree with a rock
for...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
18th Century, Mon, Antique Burmese Soapstone Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese soapstone Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Age: Burma, Mon Period, 18th century
Size: Heigh...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Japanese Folk Art Carved Gilt Wood Theater Facial Mask on Brass Base
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-342,Japanese Folk Art carved gilt wood mask on brass base.
Category
1960s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment Wall Bracket from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan, India.
19th century Hindu temple fragment. This antique fragment were elements...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Stoneware Tomb Figure Han Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese molded stoneware figure on a custom display stand likely from Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD). These pottery figures were used as part of tomb accouterment for the burial practic...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Tribal Statue
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved primitive statue from Sumatra. Set on a modern black steel stand. Rare.
This statue was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a J...
Category
Early 1900s Indonesian Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Steel
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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