Sculptures and Carvings
20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1950s Japanese Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1960s Croatian Empire Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Paper
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Earthenware
Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
1970s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Jade, Copper, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Steel
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Mid-20th Century Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1940s Japanese Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Resin
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Paper
18th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Paper
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
1890s Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
1840s Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Tortoise Shell
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Earthenware, Terracotta
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Early 20th Century Vietnamese Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier German Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings
Steel
19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Stoneware
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade, Brass
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Paper
Early 1900s Chinese Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Elm, Lacquer
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Ivory
Late 19th Century Balinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1940s Chinese Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Paint
19th Century Burmese Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Paper
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
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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