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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1910s
Mid 20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Pagoda/Nine Dragons Wall
Located in Pomona, CA
The original Nine Dragon Wall was built during the reconstruction of Ningshou Palace in 1772. It is 29.4 meters long, 3.5 meters high and 0.45 meters thick. It is a single-sided glazed screen wall built against the palace wall. Very famous in Chinese history. Up for your consideration is a reproduction of wooden carved nine dragon wall for decoration only. It has very delicate carving works of nine dragons on the front and nine phoenixes on the back. Also, there are four dragon posts to support the roof. Look at the detailed photos, there are some minor wears due to the age. but it still maintained its very good condition.
Size: 17in H x 22in W x 3.75in D
Origin: China
Circa: 1950s
Material: Wood
Condition: Original finish, detailed hand carving works, normal age wear.
Disclaimer: Due to differences in monitor/screen settings, product colors may differ slightly between product photos...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinoiserie Jade & Hardstone Bonsai Planter with Celadon Ceramic Pot
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Chinoiserie jade & hardstone Bonsai planter with celadon ceramic pot & carved wood Asian stand. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late-20th Century.
Did you know that in Japan and China, a Bonsai is associated with Buddhism and is a representation of natural beauty and harmony? It also promotes relaxation, balance, and luck! Just a few reasons you need this phenomenal hand-crafted Bonsai planter. It is made in China and comprised of a stunning celadon ceramic pot which holds the decorative tree and stands upon a lovely carved wood planter saucer...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
China Large Steep Mountain Peaks Natural Marble Stone "Painting", Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Steep Mountain Peaks - Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone painting of a mythical sky and high mountains landscape called a dream stone Shih-hua.
It is a large monumental masterwork of nature. Totally natural.
Dimensions:
Hardwood frame: 38.25 inches tall and 17.5 inches width
Site: 35 inches tall and 14 inches width
This thin marble stone painting is approximately 3/8 inch thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing a unique, incredible pattern in white, cream and dark green colors.
Signed with red seal of poetic artist upper left and includes hanger and hardware on reverse.
This unique work of art was from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
History of Green Flower dream stone paintings...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Grande Buddha Cinese in Legno
By Ebanista
Located in Brescia, IT
Grande scultura di un Buddha in legno scolpito e laccato in policromia di bella proporzione e colore.
Scultura riprodotta nel novecento con precisione e ottima qualità .
Lo stato di ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of Five Vintage Indonesian Copper Batik Textile Floral Printing Blocks
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of five vintage Indonesian copper Batik textile printing blocks from the mid 20th century, with floral patterns. We have an unlimited stock availabl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Early 20th century Pair of old wooden Burmese Monk statues from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 33 cm high, 25.5 cm wide, and 28 cm deep, it is made of Wood and it is in Mandalay styl...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th century Old bronze Nepali Bodhisattva Padmapani Lok - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Old bronze Nepali Bodhisattva Padmapani Lokeshvara is a truly exceptional and sacred artifact originating from Nepal. Crafted from bronze, this Bodhisattva statue stands at an im...
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Fisherman Sculpture
Located in Cantù, IT
Vintage Fisherman Sculpture
Private Collection Domenico Rugiano
Category
1990s Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Birds & Dragonflies Lantern, Lovely Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
Birds and dragonflies
A rare bronze 90 year old lantern find with all hanging bells intact.
This trapezoidal roof shaped hand cast bronze lan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Marble Buddha Statue from Thailand from Thailand
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Marble Buddha statue from Thailand
Material : marble
35,8 cm high
18 cm wide and 7,5 cm deep
Dhyana mudra
Late 20th century
Weight: 6,97 kgs
Origi...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Erte "Peace" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1984
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) "Peace" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1984, signed "Erte" to verso and stamped in cast "18/500 UM / FINE ART ACQUISITIONS / 1984". P...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Ceramic Fugure of Daruma 1930's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1516 Antique seated hand made ceramic Daruma Doll sculpture signed by the maker,
Daruma was a Buddhist monk.
Also call Bodhidharma
Category
1930s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Big Blue Caterpillar Master Work by Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
This ‘Big Blue Caterpillar’ an 18 inch tall master work sculpture was designed and hand-painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017).
This is a creative handmade, hand-painted and hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive pair of large bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan snow lions are known for protective qualities, they are cel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Folkloric Style Polychrome Tiger Sculptures, 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of folkloric style polychrome decorated tiger sculptures, possibly southeast Asian.
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Togatta Kyuichi OMORI 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese.
This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1970s by kokeshi artist Kyuichi OMORI.
He was born in 30th November 1932. His signatu...
Category
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Old Five Roofed Pagoda Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
This rare lantern is a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements. And the brilliant night light which bursts from its pierced side panel is fantastic.
The scul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Stone Statue 「Daikokuten」1860s-1900s / Figurine Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese stone statue.
It is from the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s).
This stone statue is called "Daikokuten."
Daikokuten is one ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
William Taggart "Berserk" Mixed Media, 1979
Located in New York, NY
William Bill Taggart (American, 1936-2007) "Berserk" Mixed Media, 1979, acrylic painting on foam and linen in two pieces, signed, titled, and dated to reverse. Provenance: From a 63...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Foam
Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs. Gorgeous design, colors, and details. See our collection of foo dogs in our inventory.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Male Foo Dogs Holding the Earth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful male foo dogs holding and protecting the earth. Very rare find and interesting take on the foo dogs considering they're both male.
Category
1950s Chinese Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Japanese Vintage Dragonfly Lantern With Monkey Suspension Hooks
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition
Japan, an attractive and sturdy lantern, with a seldom seen double winged "Dragonfly" motif on all four sides of the fire box.
The original dark patina is indicative of its age- and is just the way we like to find them. In Japanese Culture Dragonfly (Tombo) is known as the "victory insect", or kachimushi, because of its hunting prowess and also because it is known to never retreat.
This intriguing lantern is accompanied by two whimsical "monkey...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Late 20th century Old marble Kartik statue
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Old marble Kartik statue is a magnificent work of art that exudes grace and beauty. Hand-carved from a single block of white marble, this statue stands at an impressive height of...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Chinese Old Hand Carved Jade Bi Disc on Custom Stand
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is an authentic Chinese old jade bi disc from Northwestern China from the Qing dynasty or older. It comes from our private collection.
It inc...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
China Huge Stunning Natural Marble Stone "Painting" Magnificent Mountain Peaks
Located in South Burlington, VT
This Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone painting of a mountain range in green and white colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua.
It is a huge monumental masterwork of nature. Totally natural.
Dimensions:
Hardwood frame: 62 inches tall and 88.5 inches length
Site: 54 inches tall and 80.5 inches length
This marble stone painting is approximately 3/8 inch thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing a unique, incredible pattern in soft green and white colors.
This unique work of art was from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
History of Green Flower dream stone paintings...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of a Peasant Worker 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1351 Japanese bronze sculpture of a worker carrying wood.
Incredible detail.
Category
1920s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Small Carved Dragons And Phoenix Jade Plaque
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Chinese small jade plaque. It depicts an almost square carved jade plaque with several dragons and phoenixes.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Mid-20th century old bronze Samantabhadra statue from Nepal - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The old bronze Samantabhadra statue from Nepal is a captivating and spiritually meaningful artifact. Crafted from bronze and adorned with fire gilding in 24-karat gold, this statue s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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
Mid 20th century large old lavastone Buddha statue in Dharmachakra mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The large old lavastone Buddha statue is a captivating embodiment of spiritual artistry, skillfully carved from the enduring lavastone material. Standing at an impressive height of 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
Tibetan Antique Bronze Tantric Manjusri Bodhisattva Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
Manjushri is the Bodhisattva of keen awareness in Buddhism. A disciple of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni, he represents wisdom, intelligence and realization, and is one of the most popular Bodhisattvas following Avalokitesvara. Look at this statue, it shows very detailed bronze carving works on it. You can see from the pictures that they are in many years history with some age wears. Now you can have them on your collection shelf. They are not only a great adornment but also a wonderful gift!
Size: 11.25in H x 9.5in W x 5in D
Origin: Tibet
Circa: 1900 - 1940
Material: Bronze
Condition: Original condition, hand made, normal age wear.
Disclaimer: Due to differences in monitor/screen settings, product colors may differ slightly between product photos...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Japan Complete Antique Five Bells Set Red Birds And Flowers, Beautiful Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful resonant chiming sound guaranteed to please you
From Japan, a lovely and unusual early 20th century attached collection of five graduated large to small scale bronze temple bells hand painted engraved with birds and flowers on a red patina ground- all suspended from a sturdy cord with a later added cinnabar round good luck ornament and tassel.
Early Taisho Period
Complete set bells when suspended top of loop to bottom of tassel/ornament, 36". Bell diameters from 3.25" to 6".
The delicate mystical birds and flowers and cloud like designswith a rim diaper pattern edge decoration suggest a joyful, spiritual and harmonious natural ambience. This is a handcrafted group is accompanied with a Japanese hardwood striker. These unusual hand painted bells with their fine old original and attractive patina make this special string of bells an unusual opportunity and deserving consideration for your special indoor, meditation or garden space.
The Clouds: "Kumo"- a decorative pattern -linked with the admiration for nature – with the classical meaning of clouds: hope, impermanence, omen, proximity to Gods.
Dimensions:
Largest bell 6 inches diameter and 3.5 inches high ; Smallest bell 3.25 inches diameter. and 2 inches high
Provenance: The bells come from an old Asian collection...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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
Japanese Pair Old Gilt Pheasant Bird Lanterns And Censers, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful pair (2) old vintage gilt pheasant bird lanterns and censers, signed.
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Middle 20th century large old lavastone Buddha statue in Dharmachakra mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This large lavastone Buddha statue is a remarkable piece of art and spirituality. Crafted from lavastone, it stands at an impressive height of 109 cm, with dimensions of 83 cm in wid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
Vintage Mounted Bronze Buddha Head
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Small antique bronze bust of Buddha head on solid wood base. The head is heavily distressed and patinated showing significant age; rear of the head has some minor losses but nothing ...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Phoenix Bird and Dragon Box
Located in New York, NY
A black and off-white Chinese phoenix bird and dragon decorative plastic box with lid, circa 20th century, China.
Box measures: 4.25" D x 8.25" ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plastic
Martin Brothers Musician Imp
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5463
Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers, a stoneware Musician Imp modelled as a Cellist on a later wooden plinth.
Illustrated in Haslem’s Book “The Martin Brothers Potters...
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Japanese Kutani Pottery Bodhidharma or Daruma Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An fine, antique Japanese pottery Daruma figurine.
In the form of a Daruma, a depiction of Bodhidharma the semi-legendary founder of Zen/Chan Buddhism.
The figure's face and protruding toes are an unglazed dark brown and his robe has a dark red glaze.
Simply a charming Japanese figurine...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Pair Wabi Sabi Cedar Wood Sculptures
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1496 Pair Wabi Sabi Cedar wood sculptures
Category
1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The finely detailed Chinese soapstone carving from the 20th century portrays a picturesque mountain village nestled in a serene landscape. Crafted with exquisite precision, the carvi...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Rare Old Chinese Watch Tower Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent garden Acquisitions,
Rare issue
This handsome quality tall Chinese export pagoda top "Watch Tower" hand cast and hand painted lante...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Vintage Regency Brass Gladiator Helmet
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal gladiator helmet. A chic little treasure in polished brass. Perfect for your coffee table, etagere or desk. You decide! Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese yellow soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning piece of art with intricate details and cultural significance. Yellow soaps...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Export Porcelain Miniature Elephant Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Chinese Export porcelain figurine.
In the form of a recumbent elephant resting atop an oval shaped plinth with a flower design on...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Granite Buddha Head, Early 1900's, Northern India
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely, peaceful granite Buddha head on wooden base, early 1900's, Utttar Pradesh, Northern India. The hand-carved features include the typical snail-...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Set of Two Tibetan Tsa Tsa
Located in Chicago, IL
This stack of two molded ceramic tsa tsa bricks depict Buddhist deities. Each was a meditation created in a monastery by a Buddhist monk in training. They were...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Steel
Japan Antique Cast Pair Garden Ducks, Beautiful Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine pair (2) of large scale Japanese hand-cast garden geese or ducks with knob heads, ebony and green colored surfaces, and highly detailed plumage, heads, tails, webbed feet, and...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Rose Quartz Hotei Buddha Statue & Stand 1910
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Chinese Qing dynasty carved rose quartz buddha/hotei figure on a carved rosewood stand, circa 1910.
The figure modeled as a buddhistic recumbent figure, the figure is ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rose Quartz, Rosewood
Vintage Boho Carved Hand Catchall
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho wood hand. A chic carved creation with lots of surface detail. Perfect as is or pill the center with your treasured objects. A really beautiful piece. Acquire...
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Asian Showa Period Bronze Koi Carp Fish Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful Japanese bronze koi fish sculpture with wonderful mesh craftsmanship and a glowing patina.
This piece may have initially been made to u...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Rare Original Old Blue Hand Painted Cricket Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen
A great multi legged "cricket" lighting lantern- first we've seen this style.
This handsome Japanese hand painted quality lantern is a special find and an authent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Ancient Wood Torso
Located in New York, NY
Impressive century year old wood with incredible patina and character is set on a minimalist black steel base. This beautiful single piece of wood has been hand carved whilst respect...
Category
Early 1900s Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Steel
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Object Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old raccoon dog wood carving made in Japan.
This wood carving was made in the early Showa period (1900s to 1940s).
It is carved from a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Early 20th Century Large Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th Century large bronze censer on three legs with a foo dog sitting on top and Chinese dragons on each side. Censers also known as incense burners, have a long history in Chi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Thai 1900s Gilt and Polychrome Hand Carved Sculpture of Seated Buddhist Monk
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai religious hand carved wooden statue of a seated Buddhist monk with polychrome and gilded accents from the early 20th century. This early 20th-century Thai statue...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Middle 20th century large old lavastone Buddha statue in Dharmachakra mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This large lavastone Buddha statue is a remarkable piece of art and spirituality. Crafted from lavastone, it stands at an impressive height of 136 cm, with dimensions of 121 cm in wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
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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