Sculptures and Carvings
Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
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Ming Dynasty, Antique Chinese Painted Pottery Immortal
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese painted pottery immortal.
Age: China, Ming Dynasty, A.D. 1368 - 1644
Size: Height 23 C.M. / Width 11.9 C.M. / Depth 8.5 C.M.
Condi...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
19th C., Rattanakosin, A Set of Antique Thai Wood Carving Panels with Flower
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Thai wood carving panels with flower.
Age: Thailand, Rattanakosin Period, 19th Century
Size per panel: height 95 cm / width 21.4 cm / thickness 1.8 cm
Size for all: height ...
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century, Antique Burmese Wooden Rocking Doll with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden rocking doll with stand.
Age: Burma, early 20th century.
Size: height 13 cm / width 10.2 cm. / thickness 9.8 cm.
Size including stand: height 34.8 cm.
Condition:...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an articulated head and arms connected to rods, the dress...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Fabric
19th Century, Qing Dynasty, Antique Chinese Wooden Monkey
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese wooden monkey with gilded gold.
Age: China, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Size: height 33.5 cm / width 8.3 cm / thickness 10.8 cm.
Size including s...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 19 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the early 20th century, covered with a layer of wax. Signed by the artist on its underneath. In good condition with charming patina. A classic traditional doll with a simple but lovely design, a decorative piece. In Japan these dolls symbolize love, friendship and believed to be a lucky charm. We offer more large Kokeshi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an articulated head and arms connected to rods, the dress...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Thai Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Dragon Sculpture Mounted on Custom Black Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai carved wooden temple dragon sculpture from the 19th century, mounted on a custom base. Created in Thailand, this abstracted wooden dragon sculptur...
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19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Hand-Carved 5-Claw Dragon Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 20th century or earlier Chinese hardwood hand carved five-claw dragon mirrors. Each is hand carved with high relief Imperial five-claw dragons flying in the air. They also ...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Floor Lamps
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A floor lamps. The shades are made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century, Antique Burmese Wooden Puppet Head with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden puppet head with stand.
Age: Burma, Early 20th century
Size: Height 19 C.M. / Width 13.7 C.M. / Thickness 13 C.M.
Size including stan...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large & impressive carved Chinese foo dogs.
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century, A Pair of Burmese Lacquered Vase with Gilding
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Burmese lacquered vase with gilding.
Age: Burma, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 51.8 C.M. / Width 14.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradati...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and mischievous pair of Japanese carved, gilt and painted komainu, often mistaken for foo dogs or foo lions, Showa Period, 1920's, Japan.
The two komainu, or guardian lions, are portrayed seated upon their haunches, heads slightly turned. The two beasts are well carved, with wonderful musculature, flowing manes, and bushy tails. Their faces a mix of ferocious and comical. The eyes of reverse painted glass with gilt highlights.
One is a true komainu, (lion-dog), with a horn on its head, and its mouth closed. The other is a shishi, (lion), with its mouth open, and no horn. The komainu sports a mane and tail pigmented blue with gilt highlights. The shishi sports a mane and tail pigmented green with gilt highlights. Both figures richly gilt in gold lacquer.
Komainu are protective beings, similar to foo lions or foo dogs...
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1920s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Cypress, Wood
Noh Edo Period Lion Mask II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This another superb example of an Edo Period early 18th century or earlier Lion Mask created for the Lion Dances of the Gion Matsuri Festival. The mask is i...
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Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Nias Statue
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful minimalist antique Ganesha statue from the island of Nias. Hand carved from one massive block of teak wood. Early 20th century. Nias statues a...
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1950s Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Wood, Teak
Japanese Carved Wood Architectural Wood Panel 18th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese 18th century carved wood architectural panel.
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Hands Up Carved Wood Happy Buddha
Located in Norton, MA
A hands up carved wood Happy Buddha, very happy figure.
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Phallic Lingam Stone
Located in New York, NY
Century old stone from Sumatra. We have a collection of twelve. They look fabulous placed in a group as a sculpture. The price and images reflect the one shown. Used as a healing sto...
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Early 1900s Indonesian Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Balinese Hand-carved Mask Depicting Mythological 'Rangda' Demon Queen, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved mask originates from the island of Bali and depicts Rangda, the Demon Queen of Balinese Hindu Mythology. This mask would've been used in ceremonies and/or dance perf...
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Early 20th Century Balinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Hand Carved Stone Figural Wall Panel #1
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Chinese hand carved colored stone figural wall panel #1
2 Other panels also available
See dealer #'s 3-1053 and 3-1054.
Category
1950s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Large Heavy Thai Siam Asian Ceramic Buddha Head Bust Sculpure on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
This is truly a spectacular work A beautifully sculptured Buddha head (the features and finial suggest that it is Thai/ Siam) on a custom display stan...
Category
20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Sculpture by Raka Studio in Ash Wood, Form 001
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
Wood, Ash, Bentwood
778 India Carved Wood of Shakti Goddess
Located in New York, NY
Medieval – Ca. 8th to 12th Century
21.50” high x 7 1/7” wide
Weight: 4 lb
an extremely rare Medieval India carved wood of Shakti Goddess of power and energy, wearing her classical crown and jewelry.
Shakti refers to the manifestations of this energy, Shakt embodies the creative and auspicious powers, such as nature, the elements, music, art, dance, and prosperity. Shakti may be personified as the gentle and benevolent Uma, consort of Shiva, or Kali, the terrifying force destroying evil, or Durga, the warrior who conquers forces that threaten the stability of the universe. Goddess worshippers often view their deity as the all-powerful Supreme Being...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Benedicte Bergmann Wooden Dolls part of the Mythological Sisters Series, 1969
Located in Bochum, NRW
Three hand-carved wooden dolls by the Swedish artist Benedicte Bergmann. Part of the hand carved wooden dolls "Mythological Sisters", started by th...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bamboo wood sculpture depicting a fisherman, Chinese origin, early 1900s
Located in Vicenza, VI
Bamboo wood sculpture depicting a fisherman with oriental features, with a long beard and wearing a headdress, while holding two fish in his hand.
The lower part is embellished with an elaborate carved fishing net.
The work is of Chinese provenance...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
19th Century Balinese Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Young Dancer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall antique Balinese hand-carved and painted wooden statue from the 19th century on black base. Hand-made on the island of Bali, Southern Indonesia during the 19th century, this w...
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19th Century Balinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Ching Dynasty carved polychrome seated Taoist altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their ancestors. Ancestor worship plays a major role in Chinese religion. This...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paint, Wood
Large 19th Century Chinese Carved Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully carved Qing dynasty tea caddy from Elmwood (yumu), with floral motifs. Beautiful original patina, the body is in a brown lacquer and the handle is finished with an red 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 Chinese Carved Gilt Buddha, 1800s, Ric.00040
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese carved gilt and polychrome wood sculpture of Seated Buddha.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd carving with macrame cord on root stand sculpture.
Early 20th century large engraved and carved Chinese Lanzhou gourd. Dramatic des...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Pig "by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a famous netsuke artist, Yoshitoshi from Japanese, a carved netsuke "The Pig" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Slab
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful petrified wood black and white toned slab. This can also be used to elevate a wooden side table by placing it on top.
As with a diamo...
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15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Petrified Wood, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Norway Large Tine Bentwood Box, 1890
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Norway and an old New England collection.
Unique find.
A fine Norwegian Hand crafted and incised wooden tine bentwood box, 1890
An all original...
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19th Century Norwegian Arts and Crafts Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Rare Mid Century "Wave" Pattern Garden Bench
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary mid century design
This is a handsome Japanese mid century heavy hardwood bench hand chiseled on plank in a dramatic "wave" pattern using traditional Japanese tools "Oire Nomi". The butterfly joint at the end reminds us of George Nakashima's popular technique he used on his famous mid century tables.
Solid and Heavy. Genuinely old waxed chocolate patina from care. We have applied a further protective coat of bees wax to ensure continued weather resistant use.
Dimensions: Seat height: 18 inches x width: 71 inches x depth: 11.5 inches, 65 pounds
Pair available.
About Japan's hand chisels "Oire Nomi"
The renowned metal-working arts of Japan are reflected in Japanese chisels...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Pair of Life Size Carved Wood Sea Turtles
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand carved wood life size turtles
small 12x19x10"
Large 12x22x12".
Category
1920s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
"Kokeshi" Doll
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese doll called Kokeshi of the early 20th century.
Provenance from the northern Japan.
Measures:
39 x 11.5 cm
Handmade by Japanese artisants from wood. Have a simple trunk as a body and an enlarged head. One characteristic of Kokeshi dolls...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Carved Wood Buddha Head Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large carved wood Buddha heads with partial paint remnants.
Category
20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Sculpture by Raka Studio in Ash Wood, Form 004
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
Thai Bronze Buddha's Hand, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century Buddha's hand sculpture from Thailand is finely cast of bronze with lifelike features and a beautiful dark patina. The hand is held upwards in abhaya mudra, the ges...
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Mid-19th Century Thai Minimalist Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan Tara with Recumbent Goose
Located in Somis, CA
Featured a beautiful silvered bronze sculpture of Tibetan Tara with an recumbent goose. The Tara is decorated with flowers, lariats, ankle bracelets and cuffs. She wears an elaborate...
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Long-Life Carved Wood Buddha
Located in Norton, MA
A Long-Life carved wood Buddha.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rare Large 19th Century Carved Chinese Wooden Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
This unusual carved Chinese wooden stool is from the Qing dynasty (circa 1820). The stool is finely carved from the center of a northern elm (Yumu...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Elm
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early, 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows clear signs of previous stage use.
Likely from the early 1900s.
Would make for a great addition to any Chinese artifacts...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Antique Chinese Butterscotch Jade Carving of Foliage 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese abstract sculpture offers carved butterscotch jade in foliate form, drilled for hanging as photographed, damage as listed, 19th ce...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Large Ornate Japanese Geisha Doll on Wood Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautifully crafted, large ornamented Japanese geisha doll in a finely decorative and layered flowing kimono. Very detailed, mid-1900s.
Dimensions on s...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Silk
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Tribal Mask
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden tribal mask.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th century
Size: Height 27 C.M. / Width 20 C.M. / Thickness 17.3 C.M.
Size including...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large 19th Century Chinese Carved 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 handle has a finely carved bat motif, which symbolizes good fortune. 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
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
Pair Hand Carved Asian Soapstone Panels #1
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1059 Pair hand carved soapstone panels.
Each panel 12x36".
Total 24x36".
Category
1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Han Dynasty, a Set of Antique Chinese Pottery Stove
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Chinese pottery stove.
Age: Chinese, Han Dynasty, B.C. 206 - A.D. 220
Size: height 18.5 cm / width 9.8 cm / length 19.4 cm.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition o...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Carved Chinese Windows, Set of 4
Located in Atlanta, GA
This set of four, Chinese carved window screens is from an 19th century house from the Shanxi province of China. Carved from Chinese Northern Elm...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm
Chinese Laughing Polychrome Hand Painted Sitting Temple Shrine Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
A fun piece. Nicely hand painted and detailed. Made of light metal of some sort.
Was acquired from a collection of Chinese and South-East Asian artifacts...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Chinese Hand Carved Stone Figural Wall Panel #2
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Chinese hand carved colored stone figural wall panel #2
2 other panel available
See 3-1052 and 3-1054.
Category
1950s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Antique South Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Ceremonial Horse from India
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Southeast Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Temple Horse from India.
Large Antique Southeast Asian Carved Polychrome Wood Horses.
Antique Southeast Asian carved wood model of a parade horse.
the body with allover polychrome, saddle and reins carved in high relief, the tail lacquered.
19th century hand carved oversized wooden Indian temple horse...
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19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Pair of Hand Carved Spinach Jade Phoenix Bird Figures with Wood Stands
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of lovely late 19th / early 20th century hand carved had phoenix bird sculptures with original custom wood bases. The spinach jade is a deep rich jade green without stands mea...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Large Carved Wood Happy Buddha with 3 Kids
Located in Norton, MA
A large carved wood happy Buddha with 3 Kids, Bone teeth, and Glass eyes inlay.
Category
20th Century Chinese 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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