Sculptures and Carvings
16th Century Japanese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
18th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Indonesian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Tapestry, Wood
1980s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Maple
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Enamel, Brass
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Cypress
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Burl
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Lava
17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Cypress
Late 20th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Agate
1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Ebony
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Balinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Early 20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 18th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1810s Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Gold, Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Rosewood
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Metal
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Early 20th Century Burmese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Lacquer, Wood, Giltwood
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Lacquer
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Crystal
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
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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