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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Massive Pair of Ebonized Pottery Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, massive pair of ebonized pottery Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. This unusual pair are finely crafted with amazing detail sitting on xiu qiu play balls. #1873
Overall c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
$1,875 Sale Price / set
50% Off
18th century Antique pair wooden temple fragments from a horse - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Antique pair wooden tempelfragments from a horse head is a remarkable and spiritually significant artifact originating from India, each statue stands at 49 cm in height and measu...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Floor Standing Sculpture of the Seven Lucky Gods of Fortune Carved Wood
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A large carved example of The Seven Lucky Gods of Fortune, carved from a large tree segment. Believed to be of Chinese origin, early 20th century.
A ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Beech
$798 Sale Price
25% Off
Superb Example Antique Japanese Gilded Statue of a Shinto God, Momoyama Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A Japanese statue of a Shinto god from the Momoyama period. Hand carved from wood with a layer of gesso and hand painted flowing robes with delicately wroug...
Category
16th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Organic Teak Wood Root Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural reclaimed teak root, sanded and polished. Great with a Lucite or glass top or as a base for a dining table.
This side table was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Ja...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Hand-Carved Lacquered Rosewood Wall Plaque from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese wall plaque hand-carved in lacquered rosewood. This large rectangular wall plaque displays a lobed medallion on its centre. The hand carved frame showcases an enjoyable flower and bird scene, a common and auspicious pattern in Chinese tradition. Here a bird lands among cherry tree flowers and bamboo. The entire plaque is made of rosewood, a luxurious and soft Chinese redwood...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rosewood
Tomb Lady in Waiting Figurine Han Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a pottery figurine of lady in waiting, found in the tombs as funeral objects in Han dynasty of China. Generally known as Han tomb ladies, t...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Wooden Sculpture by Aldo Guarnieri
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the captivating wooden sculpture by Aldo Guarnieri, a testament to modern artistry and intricate craftsmanship. Standing over five feet tall, this piece is not just a sculpt...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$2,395 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama Charger Featuring Cockerel
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century Meiji period charger/plate with cockerel beautifully realistic in layers of carved shell, mother of pearl and bone to stand in high r...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Discover the beauty of this antique wooden Indian temple panel, a stunning piece of history originating from an 18th-century temple chariot in India. Expertly crafted from wood, this...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Indian Antique Cups, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Three 19th Century Indian Antique Cups from Nagaland with back handle and rustic character, sold each. Immerse yourself in the beguiling charm of rustic...
Category
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$250 / item
19th century antique bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha is a magnificent representation of Buddhist art and spirituality. Crafted from bronze, it stands at an impressive height of 42.3 cm with ...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large wooden iki ningyō depicting a Kabuki theater actor
Located in Milano, IT
Large wood, plaster and pigment iki ningyō with glass eyes, depicting a Kabuki theater actor (probably Matsumoto Kōshirō VII, 1870-1949) as Benkei in the kabuki opera "Kanjinchō." He...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Glass, Wood
$18,205 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand-Carved Backstrap with Floral Engravings from Madura, Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Hand-carved from Wood this is a wonderful example of a Backstrap Loom, an essential component of Ikat textile weaving. The present Backsrap Loom comes from the Island of Madura, off the northeastern coast of Java. The Curved section would fit around the weavers back not only providing support while they would we weave elaborate Ikat textiles but also allowing her to control the tension of the warp during weaving. In many cases husbands would craft unique carved and designed Backstrap looms for their wives and these would often be passed down through generations. The present Backstrap Loom features floral engravings.
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$516 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th century Old wooden Burmese Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Old wooden Burmese Buddha statue is a magnificent representation of artistic and spiritual craftsmanship. Crafted from wood, this statue stands 101,5 cm tall, with dimensions of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Original Bronze Pagan Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
18 cm high
14 cm wide and 10 cm deep
Weight: 1.118 kgs
Bagan style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
13th century - original from the Pagan period !
Original bronze Pagan Buddha...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Unique Wooden Betel Nut Preparation Utensils Box
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Unique Wooden Betel Nut Preparation Utensils Box
Burma (Myanmar), 18th–19th Century
Material: Carved wood
Condition: Structurally restored with new hinges; original patina preserved ...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Teak Wood Rice Pounder
Located in New York, NY
Solid teak wood container. Originally used for pounding rice. Great by a fire with logs stacked or by a pool with white towels or for magazines. Multiple ideas that this wonderful ob...
Category
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th century Old bronze Nepali Vajrasattva statue - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old bronze Nepali Vajrasattva statue
Material : bronze
32,3 cm high
23 cm wide and 16,1 cm deep
Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold
Middle 20th century
Weight: 3,46 kgs
Originating from Ne...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Robert Lee Morris "Sail" Nickel Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Robert Lee Morris, "Sail" 1980's, Nickel-plate, Signed Verso.
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Nickel
Special Antique Bronze Pyu Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
9,4 cm high
6,2 cm wide and 4,1 cm deep
Weight: 0.405 kgs
Pyu style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
7-10th century - original from the Pyu period
...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$9,849 / item
Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Earth Touching Buddha Figure, Late 19th Century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Thai gilt bronze figure of a seated Buddha, depicted with legs crossed in the virasana position with the right leg resting on the left leg, soles up, the hands in the earth touching ...
Category
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese carved seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their ancestors. Ancestor worship plays a major role in Chinese religion. This beautifully carved figure is rich with character from a century of use with wonder signs of wear. The darken patina is created through years of burning of incense with the original gold gilt painting...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
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
Carved Chinese Inkstone with Longevity Symbols and Marks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black carved Chinese inkstone with an conforming oval cover circa early 20th century (late Qing to Republic period). The inkstone appears to be slate stone and was likely a She type (SheYan), one of the four famous inkstones in China that comes from She County (Anhui Province) and Wuyuan County (Jiangxi Province). It features a slight scalloping edge with elaborate surface carving that depicts the Sanxings (three beloved gods): Fu, God of Fortune (top right), Lu, God of Prosperity (top center holding a Ruyi staff) and Shou, God of Longevity (center on the lid who is holding a magical peach and a staff with a gourd with a deer at the back) . A towering evergreen pine was placed on the left with scrolling clouds and bats (the sound of bat in Chinese is Fu, the fortune). A famous Chinese couplet...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique sandstone temple from India from 19 Century OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique sandstone temple from India
Material: Sandstone
31 cm high
25,6 cm wide and 10,7 cm deep
19th century
Weight: 13,65 kgs
Originating from India
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Kawashima Shigeo Soul's Trance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary bamboo sculpture art pieces by Japanese artist Kawashima Shigeo (1958-). Entitled
"Soul's Trace", this bespoken piece was made in 2009 and purchased from Tai Modern, ...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo, Thread
Antique wooden Burmese temple from Burma, Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden Burmese temple
Material : wood
60,1 cm high
44,5 cm breed en 33,3 cm diep
Verguld met 24 krt. bladgoud
Mandalay style
19e eeuws
Weight: 9,15 kgs
Originating from Burma
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Kawano Shoko
By Kawano Shoko
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful bamboo sculpture in a double-walled basket form by contemporary Japanese bamboo artist Kawano Shoko (born 1957-). The piece entitled "Birth" was made in 2002 and purchased from Tai Modern...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
China Mid-18th Century Wood Hand-Carved Architectural Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
This charming Mid-19th Century fragment of wood, is a detail of an hand-carved wood column and it has its country of origin in the Oriental part of Indo-China.
This is an elegant object that can be used as a paperweight or it can be a decorative object simply, to appreciate for its charming shape and for the beauty of the detailed engraving in the wood. It is only a little piece, but trought it, is possible to understand the beauty and quality of design of the building from which it is coming out.
This beautiful piece can be useful as bookend also.
The photos shown this antique wood fragment...
Category
Late 18th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$862 Sale Price
20% Off
Carved Wood & Polychrome Temple Fragment Head of Buddha
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite hand carved head of Buddha.
We are not experts so we're guessing this pieces age. Could be much older.
Wonderful decoration piece sat on a plinth of old green sidewalk glas...
Category
19th Century Nepalese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Glass
Vintage Italian Regency Style Glazed Terracotta Fruit & Violin Wall Art Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Style Glazed Terracotta Fruit & Violin Wall Art Plaque. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 28" H x 28" W x 4.5" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Japanese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddhism Statue from Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional and wood statue of Buddhism Guardian Seitaka Doji from Japan circa Edo period (1603-1868), likely the earlier part of 17th century. One of two chief attendants of Fudou Myouou (the other being Kongara Doji), the name of Seitaka Doji is a transliteration of Sanskrit "Cetaka", meaning servant, slave, and he is said to personify expedient action. He is most commonly found on the right side of Fudou, together with Kongara Doji on the left, forming the Immovable triad, Fudou Sanzon, the terror of evil doers. Seitaka largely adheres to the iconography of a wrathful youth with fleshy body and face, skin in the color of a red lotus, has his hair tied in five knots, and holds a vajra in his left hand and a vajra-club in his right hand, but the actual artistic representations of him in Japan do...
Category
17th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pair of Pendant Thai Gilt Wood Mythological Creatures with Red Undertone
Located in Yonkers, NY
Pair of vintage Thai carved wooden pendant mythological creatures from the mid 20th century with gilt finish and red undertone. Unleash the allure of mythical charm with this exquisi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
40 cm high
Weight: 2.058 kgs
Shan (Tai Yai) style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
19th century
Gilt with 24 krt. gold leaf
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Apostle & Muse, White Ceramic Sculpture by 2022
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
*Apostle & Muse, white* (2022) by Rutger de Regt is a 75 cm ceramic sculpture that bridges abstraction and figuration with a deeply personal touch. Shaped by the artist’s fingers, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Antique India Hindu Lord Krishna Brass Standing Statue Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique antique India Hindu Lord Krishna standing statue sculpture. Made of brass and has a wonderful patina. This is a very old piece. In very nice o...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Hindu wood carving
Located in Cantù, IT
Beautiful Hindu wood carving - Private Collection Domenico Rugiano
Category
1970s Italian Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bronze Sculpture Japanese Scholar Scroll Fukurokuju Inlay
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Well done, very sharp detailed cast bronze figure with inlay of silver metal on scroll, 1920s- 1930s. Beautiful golden patina on head and bottom from years of handling. 8.3 lbs.
Category
1920s Japanese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Yellow Glazed Mythical Beast, Xiezhi, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and charming Chinese yellow glazed porcelain model of a mythical unicorn, xiezhi, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, China.
The xiezhi is a ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th century.
Shoushan stone carving is an art originating in Fujian Province in Eastern China. Use of the stone for carvin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Granite Statue from Jain Temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Granite
Material: wood
53,5 cm high
19,8 cm wide and 13,5 cm deep
Weight: 12.9 kgs
The height is measured including the stand. Just the granite figure is 39 cm high
...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$3,133 / item
Antique Chinese Qing Period Carved Wooden Sculpture of Mythological Warriors
Located in New York, NY
Our monumental carved wooden sculpture, 50 inches tall, depicts a mythological female figure rising above rolling seas, surrounded by various sea creatures including crustaceans, fis...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Impressive Antique Teak Wood Hand Carved Container
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique drum, crafted from solid teak wood, hails from the lush landscapes of Bali. The top has been gracefully removed, allowing our master carver to delicately etch ...
Category
1950s Minimalist Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique bronze Shan Buddha from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
57,5 cm high
28 cm wide
Weight: 15.947 kgs
3 parts
Shan (Tai Yai) style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
17-18th century
Very special !!.
Category
Late 17th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Burmese Nat Statues from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
59,5 cm high
26,5 cm wide and 22 cm deep
Weight: 13.65 kgs
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Originating from Burma
19th Century.
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Limestone Fu Dog Guardian Figure from China, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This limestone carving depicts a Fu Dog Guardian figure and was carved from a solid block. Sculptures such as these were used to protect ones home from bad spirits or bad luck. They ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Andrianna Shamaris Century Old Rice Pounder
Located in New York, NY
The top of an original antique rice pounder taken from my private collection. We added hand cut mother of pearl shell into the center of this beautiful rare teak wood. Great as an ar...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Shell
$5,900 / item
Chinese Miniature Mingqi Robe Rack, c. 680
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature robe rack made out of glazed ceramic is called a mingqi or “spirit object.” Mingqi were buried in tombs and represented all of the things the ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Old Bronze Nepali Parvati Statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : bronze
47 cm high
43 cm wide and 37,2 cm deep
With a beautiful expression !
Late 20th century
Weight: 14,4 kgs
Originating from Nepal
Nr: PARV-232
Category
Late 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Javanese Birdman Walking Stick from Wood, C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-crafted walking stick originates from the island of Java, Indonesia around the turn of the 19th Century. It features hand-carved detailing of a male figure with an extraord...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Van Teal Mid Century Sculptural Lucite Acrylic People Couple Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Van Teal Mid Century Sculptural Lucite Acrylic People Couple Sculpture 113/300. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 33" H x 12" W ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Chinese Immortal Peach Finial, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This carved limestone charm promises longevity in the form of the immortal peach. According to Chinese mythology, the Jade Emperor’s palace was surrounded by peach trees that provided ripe fruit every three thousand years. A single bite of this charmed fruit...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Antique sandstone temple from India from 19 Century OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique sandstone temple from India
Material: Sandstone
23,8 cm high
19,1 cm wide and 15,5 cm deep
19th century
Weight: 11,21 kgs
Originating from India
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving Running Horses, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese soapstone carving running horses, Mid-20th Century.
The large magnificent soapstone carving is depicting running horses beautifully carved in the natural soapstone placed on a wooden root branch. Galloping horses in Chinese culture symbolize upwardly movement which could mean a promotion or growth in career
Shoushan stone...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Indian 19th Century Ceremonial Wooden Mask
Located in Yonkers, NY
Our 19th century antique ceremonial wooden mask is from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan in India. The bust form mask features the woman from chest up with large earrings and necklace while her ears protrude from the sides of the antique wooden mask...
Category
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Bleached Teak Wood Vessel
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single root sculptural teak vessel. Originally used to store rice. We bleached this one of a kind piece revealing the beautiful wood grain. Perfect around a pool for stor...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Small Vintage Handmade Carved Elephant Sculptures with Polychromy, Priced Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two small handmade carved elephant sculptures with discrete polychromy. Each of these two vintage handmade carved elephant sculptures showcases a peaceful, grounded presence, as the elephants rest on their knees with trunks lifted upwards. Their serene posture suggests they may be in a position to allow a rider on their back. With delicate carved motifs and subtle traces of polychromy, these small sculptures exude a charming, rustic quality. Originating from Thailand, they reflect the cultural significance of elephants, symbolizing strength, wisdom, and stability.
Priced and sold individually, these sculptures can be displayed on their own or as a pair. Whether anchoring a chest-of-drawers, side table, or console, they add a touch of exotic charm to any interior. Their compact size and intricate detailing make them ideal decorative accents for both traditional and eclectic spaces. Each piece, slightly varied in its hand-carved details, carries its own unique character, making them perfect for collectors or those who appreciate the craftsmanship and symbolism of these beautiful animals.
With their serene presence and rich cultural background, these Thai elephant...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Coppia sculture leone in legno foglia oro e foglia argento
Located in Cantù, IT
Coppia sculture leone in legno foglia oro e foglia argento
Category
1970s Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Burmese 19th Century Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Puppet Show Sign
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Burmese hand-carved wooden puppet show sign from the 19th century, with red and black painted accents as well as puppets, architecture and foliage carved in low relief. This Burmese 19th century sign was hand-carved in Burma (nowadays called Myanmar) for a puppet show. This tall panel is entirely carved in low-relief and enhanced by red and black painted accents. The sign depicts two traditional Burmese puppets...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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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