Sculptures and Carvings
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Bone
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Leather, Wood
20th Century Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Sandstone
Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Shell, Wood
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Agate, Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Glass
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
1960s American Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-18th Century Afghan Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Fruitwood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
2010s Asian Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Bentwood, Oak
1960s American Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
20th Century Swedish Sculptures and Carvings
Glass
1960s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Jade
18th Century Indian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
16th Century Thai Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Asian Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century French Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
2010s French Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Marble, Stone
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Sandstone
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Lacquer
18th Century Indian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1890s Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Resin, Wood
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1850s Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Textile, Wood, Lacquer, Paper
17th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Bangladeshi Hellenistic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1920s Balinese Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Paint
16th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1920s Balinese Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Sandstone
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
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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