Sculptures and Carvings
Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Mid-19th Century Thai Minimalist Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Ivory
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Gold Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Balinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Rosewood
1940s Chinese Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Paint
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
19th Century Burmese Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Paper
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
1970s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Cut Glass
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
19th Century Burmese Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Burmese Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Rosewood
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stucco
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Rosewood
20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Bamboo, Thread
1950s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
1940s Japanese Edo Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Amethyst
Early 18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Granite
15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
1920s Indian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Cast Stone
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Sandstone
20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Clay
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
1890s Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Rosewood
17th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
1970s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1970s Burmese Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Mirror, Bentwood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Tibetan Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Lacquer
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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