Sculptures and Carvings
1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
1960s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Copper, Enamel
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1960s Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
1960s Indonesian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Elm
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Art Glass
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Elm
Late 19th Century Asian Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Elm
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
1890s Vietnamese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1890s Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
Late 19th Century Burmese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Chinese Han Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Clay
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Quartz
1960s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1960s Korean Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Maple
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Shell
1960s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1960s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
1890s Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1960s Indonesian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1960s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Resin, Wood
1880s Asian Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Paint, Teak
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Rose Quartz
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Burl
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bone, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Indian Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Tang 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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