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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden carving object/early 20th century/wooden lump
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving figurine.
It is thought to have been made around the Taisho period to the early Showa period (1912-1950).
This is an ornament made using a tree l...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Burl Wood Abstract Dog Figure Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1089 Japanese ancient burl wood abstract dog sculpture Wabi Sabi.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
$375 Sale Price
34% Off
Small Thai Chiang Saen Bronze Head of the Buddha, 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A small and charming fragmentary cast bronze Buddha head with traces of gilding and lacquer, Lan Na Kingdom, Chiang Saen style, 16th century, Thailand.
...
Category
16th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Yinglong Winged Dragon Figurine
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese Sancai glazed ceramic figurine depicting Yinglong, the dragon deity standing on all fours, a sphere clenched in its mouth.
Chipping along the bottom paws, some glaze loss...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha from Thailand
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
29,9 cm high
22,7 cm wide and 12,5 cm deep
Weight: 4.669 kgs
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Thailand
19th century, Rattanakosin...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet depicts a mythical bird. It was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
60 cm high
27,6 cm wide and 17,5 cm deep
Weight: 4.638 kgs
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Shan (Tai Yai) style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
18th centur...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$4,365 / item
Pair of 20th Century Carved Hardwood Seashells
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb pair of large antique carved hardwood seashells.
In an impressive scale, these wooden decorative pieces are depictions of a conch (left) and fig shell (right), showcasi...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Antique sandstone temple from India from 19 Century - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Discover the timeless charm and cultural significance of this Antique Sandstone Temple from India, a rare and exquisite piece of history that speaks volumes about India’s architectur...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist mon...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment Wall Bracket from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan, India.
19th century Hindu temple fragment. This antique fragment were elem...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Natural Malachite Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite boulder on a fitted wood stand displayed as a Chinese scholar stone (Gong Shi), also known as meditation stone. The natural gem specimen displays a wonderful moun...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Malachite
2 Carved Wood Thai Thepanom Buddist Angel Diety Hanging Statue Figures Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage 20th century carved wall hanging Thai religious deity / angel figures, one male and one female. Hand carved and painted featuring traditional thepphanom / thephanom p...
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Beauty Fairy Lady On Zitan Stand Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This masterfully carved celadon jade figure represents the epitome of Chinese artistry and craftsmanship. The sculpture features a beauty dressed in flowing traditional attire, capturing the essence of grace and elegance. She is depicted holding a plate that presents a branch bearing three peaches, a symbol of longevity and prosperity in Chinese culture.
The jade used for this carving is of a refined celadon hue, adding a layer of sophistication and tranquility to the piece. The intricate detailing on the flowing dress and the lifelike representation of the peaches attest to the skill and precision involved in its creation.
This celadon jade carving...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Large Japanese Lacquer Mask
Located in New York, NY
Large Japanese lacquer and Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask, mounted on custom painted metal base. Trim...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Carved Agate Snuff Bottle #2, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful Carved Agate Snuff Bottle, with well hollowed interior with a coral cap.
The cap has a couple of small chips on the edge.
A very fine selection for the highest q...
Category
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
7/20 limited edition "Xai" night stands by Salvador Dali, surrealist design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942
Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Wooden Panel
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja, Sulawesi. This impressive carving symbolizes courage and the protection of the home....
Category
1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
A Japanese Corozo Nut Netsuke Depicting Two Chestnuts, Signed Ikko
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese netsuke carved from corozo nut, depicting a pair of finely detailed chestnuts. The signature "Ikko" is engraved next to the himotoshi.
Period: Meiji, late 19th century
...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Monumental Oversized Bone Pedestals With Intricate Detail Design
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of monumental oversized wood and bone inlay pedestals with intricate detailed design and etching to tell an ancient Chinese narrative with C...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Wood
Decorative Bronze Figure of a Bull, Home Decor Objects After Jules Moigniez
Located in Wembley, GB
An artistically created sculpture table decorative objects, After Jules Moigniez (French 1835-1894), bronze figure group modelled as a bull, cow and calf on the naturalistically modelled ground before a fence, upon an oval base, signed J Moigniez.
This bronze with a brown patina, entitled “Bovine family...
Category
Early 1800s French Art Deco Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$2,644 Sale Price
48% Off
18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Discover the rich heritage of Indian temple artistry with this antique wooden Indian temple panel, an exquisite 18th-century artifact originating from an antique temple chariot. Crafted from solid wood, this intricately carved panel stands 63 cm high, 23 cm wide, and 12.2 cm deep, with a weight of 6.65 kgs.
A rare piece of Indian religious history, this temple fragment showcases exceptional craftsmanship and intricate detailing, making it a must-have for collectors of antique temple carvings...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Wooden Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes the protection of the home and fertility. Originally used as an exterior panel.
This antique carving w...
Category
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Asian Khmer Cambodia Stoned Carved Head Bust of Male Buddhist Buddha Shiva Deity
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully sand stone-carved Asian deity figure / sculpture likely from Cambodia. The detailed head is likely that of the divinity deity Shiva, sometimes referred to as the smiling God-King. The features are clearly reminiscent of the carvings found at both Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom...
Category
19th Century Cambodian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Antique Asian Carved Wooden Triangular Fragment Depicting a Falling Figure
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique carved wooden triangular architectural fragment from the 19th century, with falling figure. Hand-carved with meticulous attention to detail, this antique Asian wooden architectural fragment from the 19th century captures our imagination with its intriguing triangular shape and richly distressed patina. The central focus of this unique piece is a falling figure, skillfully carved and surrounded by elegant scrolling motifs that add a dynamic sense of movement to the composition. The figure, seemingly in motion, evokes a story frozen in time, inviting viewers to ponder its origin and significance.
The fragment's weathered appearance enhances its historical allure, offering a tangible connection to the past. This piece's intricate design and the artistry involved in its creation make it a fascinating decorative element, brimming with cultural and artistic significance.
Whether you choose to mount it on a base, hang it on a wall, or simply lean it against a surface, this antique Asian carving...
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Carved Quartz on Base
Located in Tampa, FL
Extremely high quality quartz impressively carved with scrolls and a flower top. On a custom wooden base. This is a beautiful accent piece for any luxury home.
Quartz 7” Wide x 5” ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Quartz
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. The carving symbolizes both the protection of the home and courage. Originally used as...
Category
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Pair of Antique Monk Statues from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
Measures: 30 cm high
21 & 26 cm wide and 31,5 cm deep
Weight: 4.75 kgs
Goldplated with 24 krt. gold
Mandalay style
Namaskara mudra
Originating from Burma
19th...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Thai Carved Stone Green Painted Temple Wall Plaque Depicting Ceremonial Dancers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai carved stone temple wall plaque depicting two ceremonial dancers with green accents. hand carved in Thailand, this antique wall plaque featu...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Buddha in jade root
Located in Milano, IT
This captivating sculpture depicts a Buddha with a frog resting on his shoulder, crafted from jade root. The Buddha, with his serene smile and relaxed posture, exudes a sense of peac...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
$1,072
Set of 3 Antique Japanese Kokeshi Dolls – Early 20th Century, Northern Japan
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 3 Antique Japanese Kokeshi Dolls – Early 20th Century, Northern Japan
Description:
This exquisite set of three Japanese Kokeshi dolls, originating from northern Japan, offers...
Category
Early 20th Century Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th century Antique bronze Nepali Chenrezig statue from Nepal - Originalbuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique bronze Nepali Chenrezig statue
Material : bronze
13 cm high
7,2 cm wide and 4,3 cm deep
With inscriptions at the base
Namaskara mudra
18th century
Weight: 290 grams
Originati...
Category
18th Century Nepalese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Large Carved Jade Pendant 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A nice hand-carved antique, Chinese Celadon Jade Pendant depicting floral and lotus carving with 3D detailed presentation.
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Indian Antique Corinthian Temple Capital Carving with Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian Corinthian temple capital from the 19th century, with distressed patina. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Indian a...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Large Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Complete And Resonating Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a sweet large bronze hand hammered temple bell rin, complete set four pieces with bronze bell, red lacquered display base, cushion, and striker as photographed.
Perfect medit...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$950 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Antique Bronze Indian Betel Nut Cutters Radha and Krishna 19th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century antique handmade brass Radha Krishna betel nut cutter from India.
Upper side is Krishna (vishnu) and lower side is Radha, you can also calle...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hand-Carved Arching Wooden Sculpture with Floral and Animal Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage hand carved wooden floral and animal carving with arched silhouette. This mid-20th-century hand-carved wooden sculpture showcases exquisite craftsmanship in a beautifully a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique bronze Opium Weight from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
5,3 cm high
3,1 cm wide and 3,6 cm deep
Weight: 0.159 kgs
Originating from Burma
18th century
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Burmese Shan Ava Style Bronze Seated Buddha, 19th Century, Burma
Located in Austin, TX
A nice and classic Burmese Shan cast bronze Buddha in the Ava style, 19th century or earlier, Burma.
The Buddha sits upon a stepped and waisted stylized double lotus pedestal, le...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Chinese Carved Malachite Guan Yin Statue, Phoenix Bird Surrounding
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chinese Carved Malachite Guan Yin Statue, Phoenix Bird
Offered for sale is a Chinese hand-carved malachite figure of a Guan Yin surrounded by the wings of a Phoenix bid tha...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Malachite
19th Century Ceremonial Wooden Bust Mask
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian 19th century antique ceremonial wooden mask with archaic jewelry motifs. Experience a captivating slice of Indian history with this 19th-century ceremonial wooden mask from Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan. This antique mask...
Category
19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Marble Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: marble
117 cm high
92 cm wide and 50 cm deep
Hand carved from a single block of white marble
Dhyana mudra
Originating from Burma
Newly made - early 21st century
Ver...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
19th century Antique bronze Nepali Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique bronze Nepali Buddha statue
Material : bronze
15,2 cm high
10,9 cm wide and 8,3 cm deep
Dhyana mudra
19th century
Weight: 709 grams
Originating from Nepal
Category
19th Century Nepalese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Andrianna Shamaris Jackfruit Tree Leaf Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved from a huge single reclaimed jackfruit tree into a stunning leaf sculpture. Set on a modern black steel stand. Measures: 18" x 18".
Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Mod...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Steel
$10,800 / item
Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain He-He Er Xian Group, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful famille verte enameled porcelain figural group of the He-He Er Xian, the Twins of Harmony and Union, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The He-He Er Xian are portr...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
1940s Cast Bronze Sukhothai-Buddha Head on a Grey Granite Base
Located in Berlin, DE
Emanating tranquility and timeless beauty, this 1940s Cast Bronze Sukhothai-Buddha Head rests serenely atop a distinguished grey granite base. A fusion of artistic mastery and spirit...
Category
1940s Thai Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Burma Old Gilt Hand-Carved Stone Garden Attendant With Beautiful Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
Myanmar, Burma, a fine Mandalay gilt lacquer over alabaster standing attendant. The effigy with realistic and joyful face holding an offering bowl.
Wear from appropriate age. An at...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Alabaster
17th century Antique Burmese marble Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique marble Burmese Buddha statue is a magnificent With traces of the original lacquer and 24 krt. gilding. Crafted from marble, it stands at an impressive height of 73 cm an...
Category
17th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Thai Polychrome Dancer Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This seated figure of a Thai dancer dates to the early 20th century and is a fantastic example of Southeast Asian statuary. Comprised of polychromed wood with lacquer and mixed-media...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Wood Case
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese hand carved wood case with intricately designed carvings of people, villages, and foliage.
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Limestone Tang Dynasty Torso Of Buddha
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Limestone Torso of Buddha
With arms slightly angled, the figure is wearing a long robe falling in loose elegant pleats over the torso, with the left arm raised, and the o...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Antique Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
68,5 cm high
35 cm wide and 22,3 cm deep
Weight: 11.7 kgs
With traces of 24 krt. gilding
Shan (Tai Yai) style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
Early ...
Category
Early 18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bronze Chiparus Style Ballerina Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bronze Chiparus signed Re-strike Ballerina Sculpture
5”x 19”
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$795 Sale Price
25% Off
18th century Antique Burmese marble Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique Burmese marble Buddha statue is a magnificent representation of artistry and Buddhist devotion. Crafted from marble, it stands ...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Antique Bronze Thai Monk Statue from Thailand
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
33,5 cm high
26,4 cm wide and 15,8 cm deep
Weight: 7.181 kgs
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Thailand
19th Century - Rattanakosi...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Surrealist design Rinocerontico door handle by Salvador Dalí polished cast brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three polished lacquered cast bronze pieces joined together.
During the ‘thirties in Paris, Salvador Dalí surrounded himself with a circle of friends involved in the application of art to varied disciplines, above and beyond the study of pure pictorial art. Jean-Michel Frank, a furniture maker and decorator of recognized prestige in the Paris of those years, was on very good terms with Dalí and together they worked on several ideas. The Bracelli lamp which we present here is a classic design after Jean-Michel’s manner of designing and working, adopted by Dalí for his house at Portlligat.
Amongst Dalí ’s specific furnishing projects, and constituting another for his curriculum vitae as a designer, may be counted the garden furnishings for his Portlligat house, the complete architecture of the Night Club (garotte-shaped) for the Hotel Presidente in Acapulco (1957) and another project for a bar in California in the ‘forties. As shown by the small selection now produced and included in this catalogue, Dalí ’s work was not restrictes to the traditional furnishing elements, but included tap fittings, handles, door-pulls, printed fabrics and objets of indeterminate use.
In the 1990s a group of experts, led by Oscar Tusquets, set themselves the task of turning the furniture Dalí had drawn for Jean-Michel Frank into reality. Amongst these items were the Leda chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Door knob in solid brass model "Milà no.1" by Antoni Gaudi 20th century Spanish
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid cast brass with polished finish.
A company that has always attributed such great importance to the author of the designs could never forget the great figures in history. That is why the BD catalogue of contemporary creations has always included those by admired classical masters. Antoni Gaudí (1852/1926) is, without doubt, the most internationally well-known Spanish architect. But is not only his buildings and brilliant architectural solutions that have travelled the globe. His integrated conception of architecture led him to pay attention, not only to structural calculations, but also to all the decorative elements, including furniture, that would form part of the building. The admiration felt by modern designers for the furniture designed by Gaudí has not gone unnoticed by BD which was the first company to rescue them from history by embarking on their serial production using...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Antique Rare Finely Molded Terracotta Luohan Head China Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare fired-clay (terracotta) head of a Luohan with an expressive face circa 18th century or earlier of Chinese Qing Dynasty. Luohans (also known as Arhats) are followers and discip...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Fine Antique Chinese Sterling Silver and Enamel with Coral Beads Horse Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine antique Chinese sterling silver and enamel horse sculpture mounted on a lacquered wood stand. The horse is made of sterling silver...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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