Sculptures and Carvings
1880s Chinese Late Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Thai Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze, Gold Leaf
1890s Japanese Napoleon III Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Resin, Polyester
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stoneware
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
1890s Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1960s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
1960s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1880s Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stoneware
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Agate, Carnelian
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Cypress
Late 19th Century East Asian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood, Paint
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Bhutanese Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Ivory
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Burmese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1960s Philippine Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Brass
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
1960s Chinese Qing Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Lapis Lazuli
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Jade
1890s Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1960s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
1960s Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bone, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
1960s Unknown Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1960s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Laminate, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Yew
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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