Sculptures and Carvings
Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
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Antique Chinese Cork Diorama
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-716 Chinese diorama made of vintage glass and lacquered wood.
Careful delicate work of miniature sculpture representing a Chinese landscape view, a ...
Category
1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cork
Balinese Wood Mask, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A vintage theater mask from Bali, Indonesia, circa 1975-1980.
Polychromed hand-carved teak, mounted on a black metal stand.
This type of mask is used at Indonesian Topeng or Mas...
Category
1970s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain He-He Er Xian Group, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful famille verte enameled porcelain figural group of the He-He Er Xian, the Twins of Harmony and Union, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The He-He Er Xian are portr...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Thai Carved Wooden Stupa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare 19th century Thai carved wood stupa made from the heart wood of the Teak tree. This stupa is from Isan region of the Thailand (northern Thailan...
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Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Faux Ivory Figure of Seated Empress
Located in Atlanta, GA
Faux ivory figure of Empress seated on her throne. Wearing a hat and a long pearl necklace, the Empress is seated on a claw-footed throne with a medi...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Guan Yin Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese wood carved Quan Yin Statuary. It shows very detailed hand carving works on it. It is all hand made and hand carved Quan Yin standing on the dragon from boxw...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Elephant & Man
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carving from the island of Rote which is part of the East Nusa Tenggara province of the Lesser Sunda Islands. We added a minimal black metal stand to this elephant car...
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1950s Organic Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Pair Japanese Carved and Lacquered Inari Foxes, Showa Era, Dated 1951, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful and mischievous pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood Inari foxes, kitsune, dated Showa year twenty six, corresponding to 1951, Japan.
T...
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm
Oversized Antique Chinese Cork Diorama
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Antique Chinese cork diorama depicting temple and garden scene.
Category
1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Cork, Glass
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Figural Pillow or Headrest, Qianlong?
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese wooden head rest.
Carved in the form of a recumbent or resting man.
Decorated in polychrome decoration. The body painted in a silver tone with his hair and eyes in black with red undertones. There is further scroll work painted in stylized clouds and sun to the red and green.
There appears to be a carved ruyi in between the feet.
Simply a wonderful carved Chinese head...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Agate Snuff Bottle, 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful carved agate snuff bottle, a deep carving interior.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate, Rock Crystal
Chinese Russet Jade Hardwood Imperial Ruyi Scepter Qing Dynasty, Provenance
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Russet Jade hardwood Imperial Ruyi Scepter Qing Dynasty 19th century, Provenance.
Large Chinese Qing Dynasty jade Ruyi scepter with three ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Japanese Wooden Buddhist Sculpture of Amida Nyorai, 16th Century
Located in Milano, IT
The Amitabha (Amida in Japanese) Buddha is shown standing with his hands forming the Amida raigo-in mudra. The face has a serene expression, with closed eyes under delicately arched brows and a severe face. The hair is arranged in rows of coils that also cover the "ushnisha", the protuberance on the head. The drapery is folded in elegant pleats falling from the shoulders to the feet. The antique sculpture is placed on a lotus flower which is located on a richly decorated base.
Faith in Amida Buddha remained largely confined to a small segment of the Japanese population until the Kamakura Era (1185-1333) when it was popularized by new Pure Land sects committed to bringing Buddhism to the illiterate commoner. These sects expressed concern for the salvation of the ordinary person and stressed pure and simple faith over complicated rites and doctrines. Amida Nyorai...
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16th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th/19th Century Solid Teak Foo Dogs, Opposing, Statuary
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century / 1930s solid teak foo dogs, statuary.
A pair of finely carved from one sold piece of wood ancient opposing foo dogs. The dogs have uniquely expressive faces ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Sandstone Carving of Two Demons Riding an Elephant, Burma 15-16'th Ctr
Located in Kastrup, DK
500-600 Year old sandstone carving.
The sculpture is depicting 'Two demons riding an elephant at the pagoda'.
From Buddha pagoda / temple in Arakan, Burma.
Naive and charming in it...
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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Hand Carved Agate Horse Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1235 hand carved agate horse.
Category
1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Indonesian Wood Mask, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A vintage theater mask from Bali, Indonesia, circa 1975-1980.
Polychromed hand-carved teak, mounted on a black metal stand.
This type of mask is used at Indonesian Topeng or Mas...
Category
1970s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Pair of Indonesian Balinese Wood Carved Devotional Temple Shrine Sculptures 1950
Located in Studio City, CA
Wonderful, unique hand carved wood and polychrome pair of Indonesian Balinese devotional figures/ statues from the island of Bali.
This pair, likely from the early to mid 20th ce...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet depicts a mythical bird. It was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Northern Thai Temple Roof Finials, Carved Chofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This temple roof final is from the Isan region of Northern Thailand. Hand carved from teakwood into the shape of a chofa, it was used as an architectural...
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Early 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of monumental Fu-Lions, also known as shizi, once would have flanked the entrance to a Qing-dynasty home in China’s Shanxi province. One has a pearl under its foot, and the...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Japanese Carved Wood Sculpture 19th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1310 Japanese carved wood sculpture.Early 19th century
Category
1820s Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Harewood
Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare Modern creative Kokeshi doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
This rare whimsical sosaku kokeshi was created and signed by the award winning master, Hid...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Wood Carved Buddha Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese antique wood carved Happy Buddha statuary has very detailed hand carving works on it. It is all hand made and hand...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquer Offering Vessel, Hsun Ok
Located in Atlanta, GA
Burmese (Myanmar) lacquer ware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th century. Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata). Typically, bamboo and wood are used as a frame or base in making lacquer work.
This covered offering vessel is called a “Hsun Ok...
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1920s Burmese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Sculptors Mallet
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-975 Japanese antique sculptures mallet.
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Tibeto-Chinese Seated Lama Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in brass with a rich patina, this seated figure is a Lama, a spiritual master and teacher of the Dharma in Tibetan Buddhism. The figure likely de...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Bronze Thai Siam Temple Shrine Kamphaeng Phet Style Buddha Head on Wood Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, little gem of a piece. Thai/ Siam meditating buddha with serenely closed eyes in the Kamphaeng Phet style. The piece has a beautiful patina acquired over time.
From a collection of Asian antiques. Would make for a nice addition to any South-East Asian artifacts...
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Jade 18-Karat Gold Amulet Bell Necklace
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique hand carved Jade Zen Bell 18-karat gold jewelry Pendant
This is an authentic Chinese zen bell shape hand carved jade pendant expertly artisan ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade, Gold
20th Century, Burmese Wooden Puppet Head with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese puppet head was mainly used in the puppet show.
Due to the heavily used of puppets, the body and costumes are no longer survived.
Age: Burma, 20...
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20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Statue from Borneo
Located in New York, NY
Antique male statue hand carved from a single wood log from West Borneo. Originally used to protect the home from evil spirits with the wood base placed into the ground in front of t...
Category
1950s Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Sculpture by Raka Studio in Ash Wood, Form 002
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The sculpture is part of a limited series of sculptural works by Raka Studio which encapsulates the Studio’s working styles created using Ash wood.
The sculptures can...
Category
2010s Pakistani Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ash, Wood, Bentwood
Japanese Antique Gilt Wood Amitabha Buddha on Loctus Throne Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese carved wood Amitabha (Amida) Buddha statue with residual gold leafed surface circa 19th century (late Edo period). The buddha is seated in the padmasana position on an elevated double lotus throne, under a small lotus halo canopy. His right hand is held in abhaya mudra which means fearlessness in Sanskrit. The mudra symbolizes protection, peace, and fearless. His left hand gently resting on his thigh. Dressed in a flowing robe with open chest, the statue showcases a classic iconography found prominently in Japanese Buddhism art during Edo to Meiji period, characterized by the double lotus throne and a particularly serene meditative facial expression, highlighted by inset gemstones...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Natural Lapis Lazuli Dragon Multi-Dimensional Hand Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, substantial statue of Lapis Lazuli, hand carved by a master artisan on both sides. The sculpture depicts a dragon flying in the clouds above mountains while spraying wat...
Category
2010s Afghan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Dog
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery dog.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.- A.D.220
Size: Length 22.3 C.M. / width 10 C.M. / height 7.6 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Dog 1920s-1940s/Figurine Mingei Object Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a dog.
This wood carving is estimated to have been made between 1920 and 1940.
It is carved from zelkova wood.
The artist's name and other de...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wooden, Hand-Carved & Painted Nandi Cow, India C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old hand-carved Nandi Cow from India. This wood sculpture features a wonderful age related patina and has been hand-painted with a mix of white and...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden crowned Buddha with gilded gold or sometimes known as 'King Buddha's, wearing diadem-crowns and ornaments of kings instead of ordinary monk...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana by Abe Motoshi
By Abe Motoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Ikebana bamboo basket woven by artist Abe Motoshi (Japanese, b. 1942). Constructed with lacquered reddish Madake bamboo and rattan with technique of open and irregular twinning, the basket features an organic form with undulating woven surface with wavy crossing lines. The basket appears simple and refined, but the making process is deceivingly sophisticated. Clean and precise, it is of the signature style of Abe Motoshi's.
The basket is signed on the base. It comes with the original tomobako storage box with inscription of the title on the lid as well as the artist's name and seal under the lead. A yellow wrapping cloth and a printout of the artist's biography from Tai Modern...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
A large wood Buddha/Guanyin with traces of pigments Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
By Master
Located in Vienna, AT
A LARGE WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN WITH TRACES OF PIGMENTS
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The bodhisattva is shown seated in padmasana, wearing long flowing ro...
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Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head
Located in Chicago, IL
With closed eyes and a gentle expression, this large stone Buddha head brings calm and serenity to its surroundings. The hand-carved figure depicts the historic Buddha Shakyamuni, also known as Shaka, Gautama Buddha...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Bianchini Ferier French Hand Carved Fabric Wood Block Wall Art
By Bianchini
Located in Westport, CT
Bianchini -Ferier Fabric house French handmade wood/metal block, circa 1900 made Lyons and sold exclusively 1930's thru Lord and Taylor all stamped and labeled.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Nias Statue
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique statue from the island of Nias. Hand carved from one massive block of teak wood. Early 20th century. Nias statues are simple in shape and a symbol of the achievemen...
Category
1950s Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving panel.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Length 57 cm / width 44.7 cm / thickness 3 cm.
Condition: nice condition over...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Khond Bronzed Metal Ox Figure from Orissa, India
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish antique Khond bronzed metal stylized figure of an Ox dating from the early to mid 20th century made in Orissa, India.
The Khonds are an indigenous Adivasi tribal commun...
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Tibetan Ceremonial Sash with Thirteen Ornamental Bronze Heads, 18th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A spectacular and truly unique work made from embroidered fabric with 13 ornamental metal (likely copper) heads representing various Tibetan figures attached (these heads appear to be from the khatvanga ritual staff - the Buddhist ceremonial staff...
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18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Statue from Borneo
Located in New York, NY
Antique male statue hand carved from a single wood log from West Borneo. Originally used to protect the home from evil spirits and placed into the ground in front of the house as a g...
Category
1950s Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Andrianna Shamaris Yin and Yang Antique Door
Located in New York, NY
Impressive teak wood doors with original hardware. This beautiful door could also be made into a coffee table, used as a head board or hung as a piece of art. The circle meaning is the Yin and the Yang. The black colour is Yin the darkness and white is Yang the clear situation. The left door is 26" wide and the right door is 28" wide. When life-force energy is appropriately balanced between Yin and Yang...
Category
1940s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Old Rare Afghan Musical Instrument like a Sculpture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Lovely old "Saranji", rare Afghan musical instrument. It's an oriental lute from Naxçivan, the town which owes its origine to the tribe Nakh. In Your home it may be like a sculpture ...
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Mid-18th Century Afghan Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
Tang Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Standing Court Man
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery standing court man wearing hat and tunic.
Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size: Height 22 - 22.2 C.M. / Width 6.1 - 6.2 C.M.
...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Root Art or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed teak root which we have charred. Hand carved from a single 8.5" thick piece of reclaimed teak wood. This can also be used as a low minimalist coffee table with e...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Large 19th century Chinese Carved Wooden Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully carved Qing dynasty tea caddy from Elmwood (yumu), with floral motifs and finished with an oxblood color lacquer. The large size is very usual and was used in a large family compound. The tea caddy is designed to hold and keep warm, large tea pot filled with tea. The tea pot’s spout comes out the front opening for pouring. The horizontal bar used as the container’s handle has a pivoting lock when open, the handle bar can be removed and closing of the pivoting lock, the handle is secure for use. The wooden tea caddy...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm
Antique Japanese Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese root stand. Meiji period (1868-1912) carving from a single piece of fruitwood in a natural root design. Originally made for presen...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
Indian Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Printing Block
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Indian wooden printing block mounted as Art.
Wood block print used to hand print textile.
Hand chiseled by specialized ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
Size: Height 28.5 C.M. / Width 7.7 C.M.
Height i...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indonesian Wood Mask, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A vintage theater mask from Bali, Indonesia, circa 1975-1980.
Polychromed hand-carved teak, mounted on a black metal stand.
This type of mask is used at Indonesian Topeng or Mas...
Category
1970s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Organic Mahogany Wood Circle Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist organic circle sculpture hand carved from a single piece of reclaimed mahogany wood with beautiful patina. Set on a modern black metal stan...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
19th Century, Mandalay, A Set of Antique Burmese Wood Carving Pagoda Stupa
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of antique Burmese wood carving Pagoda.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size of pagoda only: Height 16.4 - 18.8 C.M. / Width 6 - ...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique 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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