Sculptures and Carvings
Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
1970s Burmese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Cypress
1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze, Metal
18th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1990s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Metal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Lava
20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Elm, Lacquer
1950s Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Early 1900s Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Metal, Steel
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
2010s Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
20th Century Burmese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bone, Silk
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Metal, Bronze
18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Bhutanese Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Lava
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
Early 19th Century Cambodian Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Bamboo
16th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Metal, Bronze
18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Brass, Enamel
Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Sterling Silver
2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Agate
Early 19th Century Vietnamese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta, Wood
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Earthenware
1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1960s Philippine Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Brass
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1910s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
18th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
18th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
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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