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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
19th Century Japanese Silver Inlayed Bronze Representing Daikoku
Located in Hudson, NY
From the Estate of Paul & Clara Kellner. This large bronze of Daikoku or the God of Prosperity closely associated with farmers, agriculture and rice staples of Japanese life and stability. His attributes are a co-mingling of Indian Buddhist forms of Shiva and the Shinto God...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Lions
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An unusual pair of Chinese carved Stone models of lions, each depicted with opposing heads and seated on lotus bases. In good condition and retaining a nicely weathered surface. Circ...
Category
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Togatta Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Asian Rattan Hat, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Asian Hat, circa 1950. By unknown manufacturer, from Asia. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Rattan ...
Category
1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Tang Equestrians
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tang Equestrians 14.5h
Each is an unglazed grey pottery horse with a musician rider. The horse is depicted standing on four legs on a base with a rider playing a musical instrument....
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Gilt Hand Carved Chinese Fragment
Located in Tampa, FL
A fabulous 18th century Chinese hand carved fragment with birds and flowers. Very deep relief gold gilt and the border is a very dark green.
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
15th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Pottery Standing Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese pottery standing Buddha.
Age: Burma, Ava Period, 15th Century
Size: Height 13.4 C.M. / Width 6.2 C.M. / Length 10.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice c...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
19th century Antique wooden Burmese offering vessel from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Burmese offering vessel is an exceptional 19th-century artifact, originating from Burma (present-day Myanmar) and crafted in the elegant Shan (Tai Yai) style. Sta...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 2. Measures: 36 x 10 cm 30 x 7.5 cm Handmade by Japanese Artisants from w...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
China Colección Figure Cárcel Rose Quartz Rock Crystal
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
China Colección Figure Cárcel Rose Quartz Rock Crystal
Beautiful rose quartz figure of a seated Chinese lady, she seems to be caressing the head of...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Quartz
Carved Tattoo Ink Pot from Timor Island, Indonesia 'circa 1940s-1950s'
Located in London, GB
Carved buffalo horn tattoo ink pot from Timor Island, Indonesia (circa 1940s-1950s) on a modern stand. The carving on this piece is very skillfully detailed at a level well surpassing most pieces from the region. A monkey grasps the ink pot as if it were climbing a tree trunk. On the forepart of the pot an ancestral or ritual mask...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Horn
Chinese Bronze FuXing
Located in Hudson, NY
One of three divinities known as Fu-Shou-Lu (Happiness, prosperity and longevity).
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Drum Stone Column Base, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century column base likely figured into the grand and imposing surroundings of a Qing-dynasty courtyard, supporting a large wooden beam that flanked an entry or walkway. Sh...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
China "Seaside & Mountains" Landscape "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese extraordinary natural stone "Painting" & with custom hardwood frame
Sea and Mountains in one unique work of art
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a mountain range in white and gray colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
This thin marble stone "painting" is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware.
On occasion, private collectors would invite an artisan to inscribe a poetic description onto their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads:
Dimensions:
Frame: 16.5 inches high and 29 inches wide.
Site: 12.75 inches high and 25 inches wide.
Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China.
History of "White and Gray" dream stone paintings:
“White and Gray” dream stone paintings known in China as Shui Mo or Chinese painting stone...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Mid Century Brutalist Modern Abstract Wall Sculpture by Finesse Originals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fun to look at piece of 3D wall created by Finesse Originals in the 1960's. It consists of a wood frame and the sculpture part is molded resin.
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Resin, Wood
Driftwood Carving from Northern Thailand Found in the Chiang Mai Region
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall northern Thai ancient driftwood carving from the Chiang Mai Region. This tall ancient driftwood carving, originating from the Chiang Mai region in Northern Thailand, is a striking piece of natural art. Found near the Ping River, it features a tall and narrow rustic silhouette that embodies the raw beauty of nature. Its weathered appearance and textural depth make it a captivating decorative item, perfect for adding a touch of organic charm to a modern décor.
Ideal for placing against a plain wall to create a focal point, this driftwood carving can be dramatically enhanced by directional lighting, such as a spotlight positioned below to cast intriguing shadows and highlight its unique contours. This approach not only accentuates its form but also imbues your space with a sense of historical mystique and natural elegance.
Whether positioned in a living room, hallway, or large open-plan area, this Northern Thai wood carving...
Category
19th Century Thai Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Driftwood
Chinese Polychrome Jade Emperor Altar Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century carved wooden figure likely depicts the Jade Emperor, the supreme monarch of heaven and earth in Chinese folklore and Taoist mythology. Ruler of all deities and ben...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Youth - life magnified collection raku ceramic pottery sculpture by Adil Ghani
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Measurement: H10.63" x 10.63" x 10.63"
Life : Magnified - A series of raku fired ceramic earthenware sculptures that captures facets of humanity within shapes inspired by microlife....
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Han Dynasty Horse and Rider
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Han Equestrian
This equestrian represents the standard of Western Han equestrian found in Yang Jiawan of Xian. The technique of making includes molding, engraving and cold painting....
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Seventeenth Century Carved Marble Bust Solon, 1820
Located in London, GB
A stunning Seventeenth Century Carved Bust of Solon
Mounted on an 1820 solid Bardiglio marble column.
Additional information:
Dimension: Height 165 cm (65 in)
Diameter 38 cm (15 in)
Category
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Abalone
Chimera (Pixiu) Terracotta Mythological Being - Tang Dynasty, China '618-907 AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Magnificent Mythological Being "Chimera" with Human Face and Flaming Rays Halo. Orange Terracotta with Traces of Stucco and Painting.
This creature is commonly known as Pixiu. Fierc...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Burmese Bronze Ava Style Buddha, 19th / 20th Century, Burma
Located in Austin, TX
A small and charming Burmese cast bronze Buddha in the Ava style, late 19th or early 20th century, Myanmar (Burma).
The image depicts the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, seated in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Zushi mini shrine w/ Ebisu & Daikoku figurines wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique wooden Zushi (miniature shrine, the "house of the Gods") with 2 wooden figurines of Daikoku & Ebisu - from Tohoku area., Japan.
Manufactured in 1929 (Showa 4) written on the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asian Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese mustard soapstone carving from the mid-20th century, depicting a village scene centered around a tree, is a captivating piece of art with a distinct color palette and a f...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle 1984 Dong Xue Inside Painted Wang Xisan Student
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Dong Xue was a student of the great Master Wang Xisan and in the 1980 they painted many similar scenes after the scroll by the famous 19th century artist Re...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
Sculpted Organic Block Form, Large Pure White Onix Sculpture by Marie Jeunet
Located in Geneve, CH
03C pure white Onix large sculpture by Marie Jeunet.
Dimensions: H 52 x L 16.5 cm.
Materials: Pure White Onix Marble
A tribute collection to the exceptional stones that nature o...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Antique French Bronze Cast Sculpture of a Female Torso (manner of Aristide Maill
Located in Queens, NY
Antique French bronze cast sculpture of a female torso. (posthumous casting, stamped Aristide Maillol).
Category
20th Century French Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
These guardian statues were traditionally found standing sentry in front of palaces, temples, and homes of the elite across many parts of Asia. These ...
Category
19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive element t...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Vintage Regency Brass Gladiator Helmet
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal gladiator helmet. A chic little treasure in polished brass. Perfect for your coffee table, etagere or desk. You decide! Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Stone Statue Kappa 1860s-1900s / Figurine Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old stone carved kappa statue made in Japan.
It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and has a unique presence rooted in traditional Japanese culture.
Kappa are...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 15 D 30 x H 30 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive el...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Japanese Seated Ceramic Buddhist Monk Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1517 Antique hand made and painted Japanese Buddhist monk
Category
1930s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Butterfly Relief Blue Glass Snuff Bottle
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage Chinese butterfly relief blue glass snuff bottle, circa 1940s. The bottle has a unique tall thin shape and is in very good vintage condition. This bottle is a wonderful ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
Monumental Chinese Rosewood Guanyin Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Monumental, vintage sculpture in carved rosewood of Quan Yin (Guanyin) measuring 50.5 by by 22 by 14 inches, depicting the Buddhist goddess of mercy and compassion, draped with a fie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rosewood
Important Massive Ancient Japanese Stone Sculpture Double Jizo Buddha
Located in South Burlington, VT
Large work of garden art, 18th/19th century, 200 years old
Japanese stone rectangular plaque Jizo Bosatsu in unusual "double Jizo" Desojin panel form. It stands tall in a fine m...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: Other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Boxwood Carving Sitting Three Baby Buddhas Sculptures Set
Located in 景德镇市, CN
The Chinese Boxwood Sitting Three Baby Buddhas Sculptures Set is a delightful and meaningful collection of carvings that reflect traditional Chin...
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available,
The brick is a g...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Old Stone Carving Young Sitting Sakyamuni Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This old stone carving of a young sitting Sakyamuni Buddha statue is a unique and profound representation that captures the early life of the histori...
Category
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Burmese Bronze Temple Gong with Mallet and Raised Center
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Burmese bronze temple gong with mallet. This exquisite antique Burmese bronze temple gong captures attention with its traditional circular form and raised center. Featuring a rich, brown veined patina, this piece embodies the timeless beauty of Burmese craftsmanship. The gong comes with a mallet and a rope for easy hanging, adding authenticity and functionality to its striking design. Though the base is not included, its presence alone makes a bold statement, whether displayed as a decorative object or used in a more interactive setting.
Perfect for enhancing a living room, meditation space, or entryway, this temple gong serves as both a historical artifact and a stunning conversation piece. Its strong visual presence and the mallet's tactile invitation offer an engaging experience for guests. Whether hung as a sculptural wall accent or placed in a central area to invoke a sense of serenity and tradition, this Burmese gong...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
19th c. Burmese Reclining Buddha – Rare Iconographic Form, Mandalay period
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Burma (Myanmar), Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Material: Wood with traces of original gilt and lacquer
Dimensions: 160 cm length × 40 cm height
This finely carved reclining Buddha...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Jade vase with rings. China, 19th century
Located in Catania, IT
Jade Vase with Rings. China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. A Chinese jade vase dating back to the 19th century, Qing Dynasty era. It is a refined art object, entirely carved in natural...
Category
Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Pair Guanyin Bodhisattva Heads
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 20th Century or earlier polychrome hand carved Guanyin Bodhisattva heads with glass eyes.
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indian Antique Wooden Hand Noodle Maker with Carved Ram and Vice Press
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique carved wooden hand noodle press from the 19th century, with ram motif. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden piece was originally used to hand make noodles. Showcasing a vice press, the body is adorned with a carved ram whose head and behind expand from a central square. This container is where the dough was placed and the vice part would press it into noodles. The ram head is carved with nice motifs, particularly visible on his curling antlers. The sides are adorned with medallions adorned with rosettes on all sides. Boasting a nicely weathered appearance revealing its nice age and use, this antique Indian carved wooden...
Category
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bronze Sculpture of a Man on Horse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage bronze sculpture / statue featuring a man riding a horse.
Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Category
1920s Industrial Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Hetian White Jade "Sheep Effigy" on Stand 18th/19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese Hetian white jade carved sheep effigy on a hardwood stand.
The "Density is 81.5 g / 26.5 cm³ = 3.07 g/cm³."
The sheep is resting in a relaxing position with its head...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Mid 20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Pagoda/Nine Dragons Wall
Located in Pomona, CA
The original Nine Dragon Wall was built during the reconstruction of Ningshou Palace in 1772. It is 29.4 meters long, 3.5 meters high and 0.45 meters thick. It is a single-sided glazed screen wall built against the palace wall. Very famous in Chinese history. Up for your consideration is a reproduction of wooden carved nine dragon wall for decoration only. It has very delicate carving works of nine dragons on the front and nine phoenixes on the back. Also, there are four dragon posts to support the roof. Look at the detailed photos, there are some minor wears due to the age. but it still maintained its very good condition.
Size: 17in H x 22in W x 3.75in D
Origin: China
Circa: 1950s
Material: Wood
Condition: Original finish, detailed hand carving works, normal age wear.
Disclaimer: Due to differences in monitor/screen settings, product colors may differ slightly between product photos...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Hardwood Reclining Immortal Figure, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique lacquered hard wood figure of a reclining immortal. He is resting on a basket and with a miniature fisherman presenting him a large fish. The figures are disproportionate ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Asian Hand Carved Oversized Father and Son Polychrome Figural Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-504 hand carved wood figural Folk Art sculpture.
Category
1940s Indonesian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Tibetan Buddha Vajrasattva Gilt Bronze 12"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful gilt bronze Tibetan Vajrasattva statue. The serene face with large downcast eyes under arched eyebrows above pursed lips, flanked by long earlobes, under hair tied in dou...
Category
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
A long life wedding marriage chest
In Chinese Mandaran, the symbol "Shou" a Chinese character ,signifies longevity and may frequently be found as decoration. it is this character...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
14th-16th C., Sukhothai, Antique Thai Glazed Stoneware Hunchback Water Dropper
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Sukhothai glazed stoneware hunchback water dropper.
Age: Thailand, Sukhothai Period, 14th - 16th century
Size: Height 6.1 C.M. / width 4.2 C.M.
Size including stand: height 11.3...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
Sculpture Antique Marble Indian Statue
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare antique important marble statue of Gopi, mounted on a plexiglass base, in modern taste.
Statue high 47 cm; with base cm. 71 - plexiglas base is cm. 20 x 20.
Unique item!
Sec...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Agra Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Chinese Carved Pink Rock Crystal Brush Washers, 3
Located in Astoria, NY
Group of Three Chinese Carved Pink Rock Crystal Brush Washers, each with carved pierced hardwood stand. Largest overall: 2.5" H x 5.5" W x 3.5" D. Provenance: From an East 72nd Stree...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
Chinese Pink Rock Crystal Sculptures, 7 Pcs.
Located in Astoria, NY
Collection of Seven Chinese Carved Pink Rock Crystal Sculptures, comprising: seated Buddha mounted on ebonized wood base, foo lion on carved wood base, seated monkey on carved rosewo...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
Japanese Ceramic Fugure of Daruma 1930's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1516 Antique seated hand made ceramic Daruma Doll sculpture signed by the maker,
Daruma was a Buddhist monk.
Also call Bodhidharma
Category
1930s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
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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