Sculptures and Carvings
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Alabaster
20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Plaster
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Teak, Lacquer
1940s Chinese Qing Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Giltwood
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Late 19th Century Thai Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Rose Quartz
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 1900s Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Lacquer
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Thai International Style Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Grand Tour Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
Mid-20th Century Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic, Pottery
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Alabaster
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
15th Century and Earlier Southeast Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1950s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
1880s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
1940s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bamboo
19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
19th Century Korean Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Carnelian, Jade, Quartz
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1920s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Lacquer
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Organic Material
Late 19th Century Indian Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Glass
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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