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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Indian Shiva Mukhalingam Brass Alloy Human Face Cover
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique Indian Shiva Mukhalingam made from a brass alloy and formed as a human face dating from the 18th century.
The Shiva Mukhalingam has a single face (some come with four or ...
Category
18th Century Indian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary Black & White "Moonlight Mountains" Natural Work of Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural stone work of art, one of a kind.
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" suggestive of a wavy mountain landscape features light and dark colors...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Thoughts -life magnified collection raku ceramic pottery sculpture by Adil Ghani
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Measurement: H11.03" x 20.87" x 20.87"
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
Japanese Bronze Horse sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
An excellent example of early 20th century Japanese craftsmanship. This piece captures the energy of the horse as it rears up for battle. The saddle and the battle are emaculately ca...
Category
20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden object/20th century/natural wood ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden object.
It is thought to have been made during the Showa era, approximately 1930-1980.
I don't know the type of tree.
It is made using the roots and kn...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th century Burmese Carved Teak Panel – Scene from the Life of the Buddha
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This intricately carved teak panel depicts a scene from the life of the Buddha, likely part of a narrative sequence once adorning the interior of a Burmese temple. The composition fe...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Japanese Antique Gilt Wood Amitabha Buddha on Loctus Throne Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese carved wood Amitabha (Amida) Buddha statue with residual gold leafed surface circa 19th century (late Edo period). The buddha is seated in the padmasana position on an elevated double lotus throne, under a small lotus halo canopy. His right hand is held in abhaya mudra which means fearlessness in Sanskrit. The mudra symbolizes protection, peace, and fearless. His left hand gently resting on his thigh. Dressed in a flowing robe with open chest, the statue showcases a classic iconography found prominently in Japanese Buddhism art during Edo to Meiji period, characterized by the double lotus throne and a particularly serene meditative facial expression, highlighted by inset gemstones...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Striped Japanese Traditional Hand Painted Kokeshi Doll - Yajirou-Kei
Located in London, GB
A beautifully painted with a joyful face vintage striped Japanese traditional Kokeshi Doll which I've identified from Yajirou-Kei but happy to stand corrected. The majority of this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
High Quality Nepali Bronze Buddha Statue from Nepal
Located in Antwerp, BE
20th century gold gilded bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva.
A finely cast bronze Buddha statue in gold gilt with modeled and incised floral motifs. Superb...
Category
20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19c Chinese HandCarved Walnut Wood And Mother Of Perl Architectural Element
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One of a kind wall hanging made of solid wood with beautifully inlaid of mother of perl , Chinese garden ,animals and birds motifs imbedded in the wood . This panel originally was a ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Vintage Gilt Bronze Green Tara Tibetan Buddhism Goddess Seated Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Gilt Bronze Green Tara Tibetan Buddhism Goddess Seated Statue – A Symbol of Compassion and Swift Protection
This Vintage Gilt Bronze Green T...
Category
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Journey to the West Hitching Post, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Created in the mid-19th century, this charming limestone post likely once stood outside a building in China's Shanxi province as a spot to hitch livestock. Carved in reference to the Ming dynasty novel "Journey to the West," the monkey atop the post depicts Sun Wukong, the Monkey King...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
China Rare Antique Double Dragon Stone, 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's one of the most beautiful Chinese antiques we have ever found in our travels in China over the past three decades.
This is a one-of-a-kind antique sandstone lintel which when installed and displayed could be a handsome addition to your decor. It dates to the 18th century of the Qing dynasty.
It still retains remnants of its original poly chrome surfaces. The carving and detail is deep and very fine.
Depicted are a pair of writhing dragons competing for the fabled -wish granting jewel- and possibly water waves beneath- all auspicious signs.
Dimensions:
13 inches high and 71 inches wide and 14 inches deep
Photographs taken in natural light in our garden.
Rare work of art.
Provenance: originally found in Chengdu Province and has been part of family collection since its acquisition in 2004.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Antique Chinese Wooden Block / Chopping Block, Hand-Carved, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An Antique Chinese chopping block with hand-carved detailing. Two original iron supports are wedged on both sides to support such a large piece of solid ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Okame Ko-Omote Wood Carved Noh Theater Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre.
This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood.
Ko-omote translates as "little mask" or sometimes "small face." This particular delicate featured mask (her red lips really stand out) is used for main and sometimes secondary roles when the character is a young girl or, in some cases, a supernatural being. What is also interesting about this mask is the blackened teeth which centuries ago, was customary for Japanese women to paint their teeth black after they became married.
We believe this mask dates from the mid-to early Showa period, perhaps Mejia. The mask was acquired from an antique mask...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Stone Little Sculptures
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pair of antique stone birds fragments from India.
They can be placed on two simple iron bases: I didn't do this to make shipping easier.
ref. nr. ...
Category
Early 18th Century Indian Agra Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Maharaja Granite Torso
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Maharaja granite torso with dagger and offerings, bell chain and dhotti.
Category
18th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Sodalite Gemstone Reclining Buddha Statue 10 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A rare, natural gemstone Sodalite reclining Buddha statue. Of the highest grade Sodalite, with saturated deep royal blue. Carved lying on his ...
Category
20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Late 19th or Early 20th C. Carved Jade Urn
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine jade urn of a lovely spinach color running to a deep yellow is carved to resemble a pair of Buddhist lions or mythical beasts conjoined back to back...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Pair of Water Buffalo Horn and Wood Lime Powder Holders for Betel Nut from Timor
Located in London, GB
Pair of water buffalo horn and carved wood lime powder holders for betel nut from Timor Island (circa 1970s). One is topped by a carved water buffalo and the other, a dog. The first ...
Category
1970s Indonesian Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Horn, Wood
Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A large antique Chinese glazed Sancai pottery temple guardian figure, designed to ward off evil spirits and protect the owners tumb. Hand crafted, excep...
Category
18th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
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
A Rare Massive Standing Limestone Buddha Torso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A MASSIVE LIMESTONE FIGURE OF BUDDHA
The imposing standing figure wearing simple robes subtly revealing the contours of the body, with U-shaped folds and gracefully draped over the ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
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
Antique Chinese Hetain White/C Jade Carved Group "Two Rams" 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A nice hand-carved antique, Chinese Hetain White with a light celadon Jade of Two Rams from the 19th Century.
The color is presented in white with a very light celadon and the contex...
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Old Burmese betelnut box from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old Burmese betelnut box
Material : lacquerware
13,8 cm high
16,1 cm diameter
Early 20th century
Weight: 666 grams
Originating from Burma (Myanmar)
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Hand Carved Sun Burst Architectural Wood Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful hand carving wall hanging made from wood, with sun burst motif, hand painted in white color, with grayish accent, very nice patina.
Category
1960s Thai Vintage 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: 31 x 9.5 cm 30 x 10cm Handmade by Japanese artisants f...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and enchanting pair of 19th Century Tibetan carved wood & polychromed foo/guardian/temple dogs. These mythical Buddhist temple dogs, also known as "foo dogs" or "lion dogs,"...
Category
19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Rare Art Deco Hand Hammered Bronze Sake Vessel
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare large 22" art deco sake vessel fashioned in hand hammered bronze from the Art Deco period, two pieces.
Handcrafted in a marvelous minimalist egg shape form.
This hand-hammered and wrought bronze vessel was discovered in Kyoto and was created by specialized Samurai craftsmen with dimpled construction. Opening at top and a tap inserted into its side base.
Total Height with the bronze base stand is 22" high.
Includes two (2) pieces: the bronze egg...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
A Fine A Grade Apple green Jade Jadeite Pendant carving of a Eggplant
Located in London, GB
Chinese jade pendant with a yellow metal mount and carved egg plants.
47mm high excluding mount.
In good condition.
Category
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Vintage Hand Carved Brown / Amber Jadeite Dragon, China, Mid/Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage hand carved brown / amber jadeite dragon amulet - China - mid / late 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no res...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Ming Dynasty Terracotta Court Official Statuette, Original Polychromy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A petite Chinese Ming dynasty green glazed terracotta court official figurine from the 15th or 16th century, with original polychromy. Attracting our eye with its vibrant polychromy,...
Category
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
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
Quality Chinese Scholar Rock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Chinese Scholar stone, Meditation stone, Appreciation stone or Dream stone. All names for this beautiful natural stone that when studied evokes and por...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Lacquered Wood Sho Kannon, Momoyama/Edo Period, 17th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A tall and impressive Japanese carved and black lacquered figure of Sho Kannon Bosatsu, Momoyama or Edo Period, mid 17th century, on a later mid 19th century carved, painted, and gilt wood lotus...
Category
Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
15thC Thai Lacquered and Gilded Stone Head, 6597
Located in Ukiah, CA
Larger than life 15thC Thai lacquered and gilded stone head. Previous owner purchased in New York in the 1960s from a Manhattan antique dealer, thou...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Tang Manner Glazed Pottery Bust Of Guanyin
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Chinese Tang dynasty manner glazed pottery bust of Guanyin with a solemn face expression and downcast eyes, wearing a headdress and ro...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Large Antique Celadon Jade Ruyi Brush Wash Hand Carved Hydra Handles Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine antique Chinese hand carved jade brush wash, in ruyi head form, sides flanked by 2 climbing hydras, and bottom carved with three raised circles fee...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
17th century Antique stone temple fragment - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique stone temple fragment
Material: Natural stone
28 cm high
6 cm wide and 23,8 cm deep
17th century - possibly earlier
Weight: 1,55 kgs
Originating from India
Category
17th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Taoist Figure of Wenchang, Late Qing Dynasty, c. 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
A tall and impressive figure of the Taoist deity Wenchang Wang, carved, gessoed, lacquered, gilt and polychromed wood, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, Fujian, China.
Wenchang, the T...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
15th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Pottery Crowned Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese pottery seated crowned Buddha.
Age: Burma, Ava Period, 15th Century
Size: Height 10.8 C.M. / Width 5 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 16.2 C....
Category
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Small Sculpture in Olive Wood by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Small sculpture in olive wood by Rectangle Studio
Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 28 cm
Materials: Solid Olive wood
It is collected from the roots and branches of different olive trees in...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Olive
Thai Sandstone Carving of the Head of A Buddha Image
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Thai Sandstone Carving of the Head of A Buddha Image, Ayutthaya, 15th Century. This sculpture has carved features with full lips outlined with an incised line known as a “trace”, the “U” of the chin broad, long aquiline nose , protruding large and arched eye lids with the eyes narrowly open revealing the pupils, over arching brow continuing the line of the nose, short forehead, a thin raised outline as the hairline surrounding the face, 6 rows of round boss hair curls to the domed usnisa covered in 5 rows of hair curls, large ears with attenuated earlobes reaching to the break at the neck, flat top to the usnisa and a flat area to the back of the head. The facial surface gessoed lacquered and gold leafed, the rest of the head with Varied surface mottling and lacquer remnants mostly revealing the sandstone texture of the material. Mounted with a post and drilled interior hole to a large solid teak block as a contemporary stand.
Condition: A sculpture fragment from a large Buddhist Image, The head has been removed at the neck and the flat area at the top of the head would indicate that another mortared segment would have originally been attached possibly an undulant unalom finial, otherwise remarkably fine.
Measuring: 23-1/8 inches high overall, the sculpture is 15 inches high x 10 inches wide x 10-1/4 inches deep. The wood base is 8-1/8 inches high x 7-7/8 inches wide x 7-5/8 inches deep.
Provenance:
with Kenneth Brown Jewelers...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Chinese Jade Jadeite / Nephrite Pendant finely hand carved dragon, 19th C Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese Jade, Jadeite / Nephrite stone pendant that we date to the early 19th Century, Qing period.
The jade has various colours within the stone, mainly a very...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Impressive Pair of Round Hardstone Archaistic Sculptures
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of large round hardstone or marble Chinese sculptures with custom aged steel bases. the stone circles are 24 dimeter and 1.05 inches deep, total measurement is 34.5 high, 24 w...
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble, Steel
Large Qing Dynasty Chinese Soapstone Statue Nicely Carved Flower Bird Vase
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese statue. The artist really did it's best on this one.
The pictures are a bit slanted, the piece itself is straight.
Overall condition, no damages found. Size: 260...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th C., Showa, A Pair of Japanese Bronze Standing Birds with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Japanese bronze standing birds on the stand with artist sign.
Artist signature is on the last photo.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size of birds only: Heigh...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Standing Goddess, Volcanic Stone, 13th Century.
Located in PARIS, FR
Large standing goddess holding various attributes with her six arms resting on a recumbent buffalo, accompanied by a worshipper.
Height 72 cm.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Javanese Medieval Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Lao Cast Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha, 17th-18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful figure of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni seated in bhumisparsha, signifying the moment of the Buddha's enlightenment, Laos, 17th-18th century.
Well cast and displaying a beautiful patina, the Buddha sits upon a separately cast high pedestal, legs folded in vajrasana, one hand held in his lap, the other draped gracefully over his knee, long fingers reaching down to touch the earth, calling it to witness his enlightenment.
The Buddha's heart-shaped face is simply divine, with high, arched brows over downcast eyes, a broad nose, and full lips pursed...
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Early 1700s Laotian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Wooden Naruko Kokeshi Takumi KUMAGAYA 37cm
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which was made in Japan around 1950 in Showa era.
This kind of dolls are called Kokeshi in Japanese.
This kokeshi's style is Naruko from Miyagi prefecture.
This kokeshi was made by a kokeshi artist Takumi KUMAGAYA. You can find his signature on the bottom of this doll.
Kokeshi are wheel-carved wooden dolls. Characterized by a big head and a stable silhouette with a chrysanthemum pattern, Naruko kokeshi dolls...
Category
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Niddy-Noddy
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Niddy-Noddy. A wood skein reel, simple three-part construction, composed of a central handle with middle hand grip worn smooth squared ends with relief sectional carv...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Thai Bronze Hong bird
Located in Chonburi, TH
This exquisite 19th-century antique Thai bronze Hong bird is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship and symbolic artistry. The Hong, a mythical bi...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Serpentine Relief Carved Dragon Covered Vase ROC c.1920s
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese ROC period early 20th Century hand carved serpentine stone covered bottle vase, finely plotted and carved with a high relief stylized dragon wrapped around the should...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Serpentine
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Water Buffalo with Figures C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Water Buffalo with Figures C1920
Measures - 5.5"H x 11.75"W x 5"D
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Gilt Famille Verte Chinese Porcelain Seated Buddha/Luohan Ex-Lorin Marsh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Chinese porcelain statue.
In the form of a Luohan or Arhat with a famille verte robe and gilt body.
The reverse ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
14 /15th Century Thai Figure. Sculpted Out of Sawankalok
Located in Ukiah, CA
14 /15th century Thai Figure. Sculpted out of Sawankalok, a Highly respected type of Thai ceramics that flourished from the 13th through the 15th centuries...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
QING DYNASTY 19th Century Carved Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid In White Marble
Located in Miami, FL
A late 19th century censer from the Qing Dynasty.
This is a beautiful censer created in the late 19th century during the Qing Dynasty, circa 1890-1910. The censer has been designed ...
Category
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
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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