Sculptures and Carvings
Early 1800s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Spelter
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
1890s Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stoneware
Late 20th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain, Fabric, Hardwood
Early 1800s Balinese Malayer Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1860s Burmese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Hardwood
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Jade
Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Sterling Silver
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Cypress
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Elm
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 1800s Thai Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Acrylic
19th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 1800s Islamic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Cypress
19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Birch
1880s Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stoneware
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain, Wood
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Cambodian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Sandstone
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Cambodian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1840s Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Burmese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
1970s Chinese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century East Asian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood, Paint
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Birch
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Giltwood
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
19th Century Irish Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Yew
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Giltwood
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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