Sculptures and Carvings
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Gold, Bronze
1920s Japanese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Glass
Late 18th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
19th Century Unknown Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
1880s North American Art Deco Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade, Sterling Silver, Bronze
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Early 20th Century East Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Mahogany, Pine
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
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.