Sculptures and Carvings
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
Late 19th Century Thai Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Bamboo
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
1920s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1920s Japanese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
Early 1900s Organic Modern Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
1890s Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1880s Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stoneware
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century East Asian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Leather, Wood
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Textile, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Late 19th Century French Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
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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