Sculptures and Carvings
44
3,956
212
97
to
515
2,223
1,566
4,265
4,162
4,181
108
73
59
21
18
16
13
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
837
1,313
1,806
309
633
598
196
61
4
41
32
34
67
42
47
14
9
1,837
1,256
911
885
349
3,600
1,672
1,419
970
935
94
14
11
9
9
Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Paula Meizner "Standing Figure" Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Paula Meizner (American, born Poland, 1904-1990) "Standing Figure" Constructivist wooden assemblage sculpture. Provenance: From the estate of Paula Meizner.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century American Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Newly made lavastone Buddha statue in Dharmachakra mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Newly made lavastone Buddha statue is a captivating embodiment of spiritual artistry, skillfully carved from the enduring lavastone material. Standing at an impressive height of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Throne - Table from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden Burmese Throne - Table
Material : wood
63 cm high
37 cm diameter
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Mandalay style
19th century
With four snakes
Can be used as throne for a Bud...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
19th century pair of antique wooden Burmese Monk statues - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Antique wooden Burmese Monk statue is a remarkable and spiritually significant artifact originating from Burma. Crafted from wood and gilded with 24-karat gold, each statue stand...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th century antique sandstone statue of the god Kuber from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This sandstone sculpture, originating from Madhya Pradesh in India during the 19th century, is a striking piece of art. Carved from sandstone, it stands at an impressive height of 69...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
A Japanese boxwood okimono portraying the moment of Daruma's awakening
Located in Milano, IT
Boxwood okimono with horn and mother of pearl, portraying the moment of Daruma's awakening. The figure, sitting and stretching, has wide eyes and an open mouth.
Under the base, the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This 19th century wooden Antique wooden Burmese Temple is a stunning testament to the rich spiritual and artistic heritage of Burma. Craf...
Category
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Antique Daruma Hand-Carved Talisman of Perseverance and Good Luck
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a dramatic large-scale antique Daruma hand-carved in the round with
finely detailed hair, nose and brows - a wooden Talisman of perseverance and good luck from the early 20th century.
These were hand turned and hand carved to serve as solid wood molds for making paper mache versions.
While they occasionally appear in Japanese antique markets...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden carving object/early 20th century/wooden lump
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving figurine.
It is thought to have been made around the Taisho period to the early Showa period (1912-1950).
This is an ornament made using a tree l...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Large old lavastone Buddha statue - OriginalBuddha
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Large old lavastone Buddha statue
Material : lavastone
115 cm high
80 cm wide and 59 cm deep
Estimated weight : 450 kg
Dharmachakra mudra
Middle 20th century
Can be shipped worldwide...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
Early 20th century Old bronze Nepali Singing Bowl from Nepal - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Old bronze Nepali Singing Bowl from Nepal is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship and musical tradition of the region. Created from bronze, this singing bowl stands at a heig...
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This 19th century wooden Antique wooden Burmese Temple is a stunning testament to the rich spiritual and artistic heritage of Burma. Craf...
Category
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Paula Meizner "Untitled #16" Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Paula Meizner (American, born Poland, 1904-1990) "Untitled #16" Constructivist wooden assemblage sculpture with carved and turned wood details, the statue resembling an abstracted fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Ceramic Bust of Guanyin Kwan Yin Buddha On Wood Stand mid-20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This Chinese ceramic bust of Kwan Yin (Guanyin), the revered bodhisattva of compassion in Buddhist tradition, is a beautifully crafted representation of spiritual serenity and grace....
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Taihu Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Taihu scholar rock balanced on a custom wood stand, in a mushroom cloud form and full of grottoes. The weather-smoothed surface is of grayish...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Newly made High quality Nepali Gold-face Aparmita Buddha statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : bronze
32,6 cm high
23,6 cm wide and 16,2 cm deep
Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold - the face is gold painted
Dhyana mudra
Newly made in the highest quality !
Weight: 3,6 kgs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th century Old wooden Burmese Monk statue from Burma - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This wooden piece, originating from Burma during the middle of the 20th century, is a fine example of Mandalay style craftsmanship. It stands at a height of 18.8 cm and boasts dimens...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Special large old lavastone Buddha statue OriginalBuddha
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Special large old lavastone Buddha statue
Material : lavastone
153 cm high
126 cm wide and 85 cm deep
Estimated weight : +/- 1000 kg
Dharmachakra mudra
Middle 20th century
Very beaut...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
Antique Lopburi Votive Tablet, 13th century Thailand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Lopburi Votive Tablet, 13th century Thailand. A moulded terracotta leaf shaped tablet depicting on one side in relief a seated Buddha in meditat...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
Jeremy Gentilli "Hypnose" Etching on Paper, 1975
Located in New York, NY
Jeremy Gentilli (British/French, b. 1926), "Hypnoses" Etching on Paper, 1975, signed in pencil lower right and numbered "93/120" lower left. Provenance: From a New York City collecti...
Category
Late 20th Century French Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
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
Genryusai Seiya Japanese Meiji Man & Water Buffalo Sculpture on Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional Japanese Meiji bronze sculpture of a man and water buffalo on a natural polished oak stand by renowned Japanese master craftsman Genryusai Seiya and dating from around 1880/90. The large bronze depicts an elderly man holding a pipe and tobacco pouch...
Category
1880s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Middle 20th century Old bronze Japanese Amida Buddha statue from Japan
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : bronze
28,4 cm high
17 cm wide and 17 cm deep
Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold
Abhaya mudra
Middle 20th century
Bought in Nepal in 2022
Weight: 2,99 kgs
Originating from Japa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th century Large antique Burmese mirror in wooden frame from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Large antique Burmese mirror in wooden frame from Burma and dates back to the 19th century. Crafted from wood, it showcases the rich cultural heritage of the region. The panel m...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese antique stone Buddha head/Before the 19th century/Buddha statue/ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Buddha head made in China.
It dates from before the 19th century and may be even older.
The face of this Buddha's head is neat and beautifully symmetrical.The mouth is...
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Old Garden House Model Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
To your garden from Japan, and a recent Japanese acquisition
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this treasure from Japan!
This is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Densatil Gilt Bronze Caryatid Figure, Tibet, 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and solidly cast, richly gilt, bronze caryatid figure from Densatil Monastery, Central Tibet, early 15th century or earlier.
Cast in the form of two four armed figures standing back to back in tribhanga (thrice bent position) on a lotus platform, this piece would originally have served as a pillar for a larger seated deity...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus ~ Meiji
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Antler
Late 19th / early 20th century Antique wooden Temple cabinet - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Late 19th / early 20th century Antique wooden Temple cabinet
is a stunning testament to the rich spiritual and artistic heritage of Burma. Crafted from wood and standing at a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Erte "Aphrodite" Patinated Bronze Sculpture 1986
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) "Aphrodite" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1986, signed "Erte" to base and stamped in cast "326/375 FINE ART ACQUISITIONS / 1984".
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Gilt Bronze Buddha Young Shakyimuni Statue 31 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
The magnificent 31 lb bronze Buddha statue, crafted in the Ming dynasty style, captivates with its timeless beauty and serene presence. Depicting a young Shakyamuni, the statue exude...
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th / early 20th century Antique wooden Panel, horses in Feng Shui style
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique wooden Panel with horses in Feng Shui style from Burma and dates back to the Late 19th / early 20th century. Crafted from wood, Hors...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Newly made Large lavastone Buddha statue from Indonesia OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The lavastone Buddha statue from Indonesia is an exceptional piece of art that showcases the unique beauty of lavastone craftsmanship. Carved from lavastone, this magnificent statue ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
19th century antique wooden Temple panel in Shan (Tai Yai) style from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Temple panel originates from Burma and dates back to the 19th century. Crafted from wood, it showcases the Shan (Tai Yai) style...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a wonderful find from our acquisitions trip to Japan.
We were fortunate to find this Art Deco period pair (2) matching hand-carved, hand red lacquered and gilt embellished temple wooden benches. The white elephant bench and matching shi-shi komainu temple lion both originally came from a temple near Kobe. Quite sturdy, they may have been entry sitting or shoe changing benches...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Lacquer
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a nice pair of bronze Foo Dogs with a male and female with baby. They would look great in a garden or entrance to your home or garden. Foo Dogs also known as Guardian Lions s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th century Antique marble Buddha statue from Burma from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique marble Burmese Buddha statue is a magnificent representation of artistry and Buddhist devotion. Crafted from marble, it stands at an impressive height of 53.5 cm and has dimensions of 46.5 cm in width and 24 cm in depth.
The statue is depicted in the Bhumisparsha mudra, a significant gesture in Buddhism that symbolizes the moment of the Buddha's enlightenment. It is known as the "earth-touching" mudra, where the Buddha is calling the earth to witness his awakening.
Believed to originate from the 19th century, this statue carries with it the spiritual and artistic heritage of Burma (Myanmar) people.
One remarkable feature of this statue is its substantial weight, measuring 38.7 kilograms. This weight reflects the use of high-quality marble and the attention to detail put into its creation.
This statue serves as both a work of art and a sacred object, encapsulating the profound spiritual traditions of Burma. Its presence can inspire mindfulness and tranquility, making it a meaningful addition to any space. It is a testament to the rich cultural and religious history of the region.
Antique marble Buddha...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Pair of Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi, White Ceramic, China, Qing Era, 19th
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare pair of Important Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi in ceramic with cracked white enamel.
China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Each Fo Dog / Shizi is seated on a wooden base, it...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Lucite Swirl on Stone
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century modern abstract clear lucite "Swirl" sculpture, mounted atop a stepped black stone base, signed "Seewack" on the base of the acrylic. Age-related cracking across the luci...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive High Quality Petrified Wood or Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A rare two inch thick slab of petrified wood floats on a minimalist metal base. This ancient slab can also be used as a dramatic coffee table. Contrasting white markings and natural ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Joan Shapiro Reclining Nude Woman Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Joan Hyde Shapiro (American, XX-XXI) Plaster Sculptural Relief Plaque, depicting a reclining nude figure, signed, mounted on a wood base for wall mounting. Provenance: From the colle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
2 Handmade Vintage Indonesian Carved Teak Wood Elephant Guardian Statues
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage carved Indonesian elephant statues. This large heavy right and left facing pair of guardian elephants are made of solid teak wood with ...
Category
Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
China Large Stunning Mountain Peaks Natural Marble Stone "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Magnificent Mountain Peaks - Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone painting of a mythical sky and mountains landscape called a dream stone Shih-hua.
It is a large monumental masterwork of nature. Totally natural.
Dimensions:
Hardwood frame: 19 inches tall and 33 inches length
Site: 13.75 inches tall and 27.5 inches length
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 colors 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
Jean Marc Manner Man & Monkey Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Jean Marc manner bronze sculpture of an elongated man holding a monkey, circa 1961.
Category
20th Century Unknown Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers/ritua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th century Special antique bronze Arakan Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : bronze
89,5 cm high
53,5 cm wide and 29,5 cm deep
Arakan style
Bhumisparsha mudra
19th century
Very special and rare Buddha !
Weight: 52,1 kgs
Originating from Burma
Nr: 2...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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
15th century Very special antique marble Jain statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : marble
101 cm high
The black wooden base is 60 cm wide and 40 cm deep
The marble statue itself is 67 cm high
Dhyana mudra
15th century (or earlier)
Pictured is Parshvanath...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
A 19th century Chinese miniature carved giltwood figure group circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
This remarkable miniature Chinese/Cantonese carved hardwood and gold leaf figure group depicts a group of five scholars, two of them holding a large object while the other three are ...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Three Sounth India Indian Nepalese Antique Hindu Temple Architecture Sculptures
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful set of three Indian (South India) or Nepalese (Nepal) wood-carved deity architecture ornament sculpture figures - likely of the Goddess/Holy W...
Category
18th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Newly made large lavastone Buddha statue from Indonesia - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The large lavastone Buddha statue from Indonesia is a remarkable testament to artistic skill and spiritual representation. Hand-carved from a single block of lavastone, this statue s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
19th century Antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 44.5 cm high, 23.6 cm wide and 13.5 cm deep, it is made of bronze and it weighs 8.93 kg...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Chinese root carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany Chinese root carving of a seated ancient warrior, very detailed and nicely carved. Circa 1880. Damage to left arm and back of the figure.
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
14th Century Antique marble statue from Jain temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique marble statue from Jain temple from India, 14th century
Material : marble
32,5 cm high
14,2 cm wide and 9,5 cm deep
14th century
Origina...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Incense Tube with Rural Scene
Located in Andernach, DE
One of a kind antique bamboo incense tube in the style of the Qing- Dynasty with intricately carved scene of huts, rocks and men who seem to bring items from the river, load small ba...
Category
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Carved White Jade Panther
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring the excitement of the jungle into the comfort of your own home! This stunningly carved stone big cat features a beautiful white jade hue with natural streaks of green and gold...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
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.
Read More
12 Calming Spaces Inspired by Japanese Design
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Antique Japanese Wood Carvings
Antique Japanese Stone Basin
Outdoor Japanese Sculpture
Asian Carved Figures
Chinese Carved Statue
Garden China Made In Japan
Japanese Iron Sculpture
Garden Outdoor Lantern
Chinese Wood Lantern
Hard Stones Chinese
Asian Bells
Period Basins
Asian Wooden Stand
Wooden Stand Asia
Asian Wall Display
Small Bronze Chinese
Container Ship Art
Japanese Meiji Carving