Sculptures and Carvings
1960s Beninese Folk Art Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stucco
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
1970s Japanese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Pottery
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Lacquer
18th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Granite
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Resin
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Glass
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
2010s Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
19th Century Indian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1980s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone, Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Rose Quartz
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
2010s Malaysian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Art Glass
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1960s Philippine Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Jade
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Mid-19th Century French Romantic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone, Bronze
18th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1990s Italian Sculptures and Carvings
Murano Glass, Sommerso
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Early 20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
Early 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Coconut
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
Early 20th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings
Mirror, Teak
1960s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
1970s Italian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze, Gold Leaf
1970s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Cut Glass
1920s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Alabaster
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
19th Century Cambodian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Balinese Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Shell, Wood
1920s Burmese British Colonial Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Plaster
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
1790s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
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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