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Sculptures and Carvings For Sale
Khmer Carved Sandstone Male Deity, Style of the Baphoun, 11th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful carved sandstone sculpture of an unidentified male deity, Khmer, Angkor Period, style of the Baphuon, 11th century.
The smil...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse in Earthenware
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely rare Chinese pottery caparisoned horse from the Northern Qi region.
A beautiful large sculptural piece, created in China during the Northern Qi dynasty period, between the 549 and 577 AD. This horse statue is extremely finely modeled of earthenware pottery, standing in a very elegant and majestic position striding on a trapezoidal shaped base.
The animal has a gracefully arched neck to the left looking forward and its extremely well modeled. The head is adorned with a large detailed tassels of plumes and the body is embellished with a beautiful saddle and intricate harnesses. The trapping around the chest and rump is adorned with elaborated tassels and the straps are accented with multiples florets and bosses in high relief. Decorated with dotted and circles patterns.
The surface is treated with applications of natural color pigments such; red, white and others.
Has a measurements of 435 mm by 319 mm by 243 mm (17.10 x 12.55 x 9.55 Inches) (43.5 x 31.9 x 24.3 Cm).
Northern Qi, was the successor state of the Chinese Xianbei state of Eastern Wei...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Clay, Paint
$30,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique Duck Decoy 1920s-1940s / Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old duck decoy made in Japan.
It is a wood carved artifact made during the Showa period (1920s-1940s).
The material is cedar wood, and the g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali White Tara statue in Varada mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old bronze Nepali White Tara statue
Material : bronze
22,1 cm high
16,5 cm wide and 9,4 cm deep
Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold
Varada mudra
Middle 20th century
Inlaid with gem stones
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese 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
Extraordinary 18C Indian Bronze Goddess-Originally Part of Large Oil Lamp, 9721
Located in Ukiah, CA
Extraordinary solid cast Indian bronze goddess. Head to toe, the height is 9.25. Atop the custom base, the total height is 14 1/8". Very well sculpted and crisply cast. The custom st...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Natural Lapis Lazuli Statue of Guan Yin 6 lb Finest Grade
Located in Somis, CA
A rare, hand carved, masterpiece natural fine grade lapis lazuli Kwan Yin sculpture. Kwan Yin has an oval-shaped face with arched eyebrows and downcast eyes casting a serene aura, framed by long-lobed ears and an ushnisha covered under a hood as part of her fluid robe. She holds a Ruyi scepter in her right hand. Her left had is shown in motion of flicking blessing water. A stylized panel of flame backs Kwan Yin, symbolizing her power and spiritual superiority. To her left is a full bloom of lotus, a symbol of peace and enlightenment. The sculpture is masterfully carved with her facial details beautifully depicted. A custom handmade root stand complements this extraordinary statue. The lapis statue...
Category
2010s Afghan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
$3,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Carved Sandstone Jain Family Group, 6th-7th Century, Uttar Pradesh, India
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and rare Indian carved sandstone stele of a Jain family group, Sarnath style, early Indian Medieval period, 6th-7th century, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Carved from a single block of buff sandstone, the stele features a Jain family group comprised of a father, mother, and two children. The family group is portrayed upon a lotus pedestal under a tall palm tree. The mother and father both seated in a relaxed pose known as lalitasana, or royal ease pose, a jovial expression on their faces. The mother holds the daughter in her lap. The younger son scampers mischievously up the trunk of the palm tree, his head turned to look back at his parents.
Above the family, nestled in a niche amongst the palm fronds, an image of a Jain Tirthankara...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Hand Carved Agate Horse Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1235 hand carved agate horse.
Category
1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Carved Teak Thai Temple Fragment – Architectural Element
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This substantial carved wood fragment originates from a traditional Thai temple or royal structure, likely once part of a column, pillar, or large decorative panel. Crafted from teak...
Category
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Mutton Fat Jade Carving on Hardwood Stand, Unsigned, China, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Mutton Fat jade amulet carving on elaborate hardwood stand - the hand carved jade with pierced scrolling vines and solid base and central column - the ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
19th Century Antique marble Burmese Buddha statue from Burma - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique marble Burmese Buddha statue is a magnificent representation of Buddhist devotion. Crafted from marble, it stands at an impressive height of 48 cm and has dimensions of ...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China. Presented on custom 20th century wood and lacquer table-form stands.
This pair of lions and attendants portray Buddhist lions...
Category
Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Large wooden sculpture horse, India, 19th/20th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
Large decorative Indian Hindu woodcarving depicting a horse with an attendant (possibly shiva), used for processions. Indian Temple Horse.
Polychrome woodcarving. In fair condition,...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wood-Carved Water Buffalo/ Wooden Figurine/ Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a wooden carved buffalo that has weathered naturally over the years.
It was used in a private home in the Tohoku region and is thought to have undergone gradual changes due ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
FRAMED CHINESE ORIENTAL CARVED CORK DIORAMA DISPLAY SCULPTURE VERY DECORATiVE
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Framed Chinese Oriental Carved Cork Diorama Display Sculpture.
It showcases intricate craftsmans...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Monumental Chinese Mandorla Carved Sculpted Statues - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Monumental Chinese Quan-Yin Sitting Mandorla Carved Polychromed Wood Sculpted Statues - Set of 2
This set of two antique monumental Chinese Quan-Yin sitting mandorla carved ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid-20th century in the Imperial style. The dogs are composed of a softwood which have...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
Buddha Hand in Patinated Bronze, Mounted on Base, Thailand, 20th Century
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
We present a magnificent Buddha hand in patinated bronze, a rare and elegant piece dating from the 20th century.
This masterpiece of Asian art embodies serenity and wisdom, charact...
Category
20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
13th/14thc Sukhothai or Northern Sukhothai Walking Buddha Head, Museum Quality
Located in Ukiah, CA
14th century Northern Sukhothai Walking Buddha Head-Museum quality. Near monumental- the full figure would have stood between 7 and 8 feet tall.
Very l...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$42,000 Sale Price
20% Off
A Magnificent Chinese Carnelian Agate Snuff Bottle. Qing Dynasty
Located in London, GB
A Magnificent Chinese Carnelian Agate Snuff Bottle. Qing Dynasty.
Antique Chinese Carnelian Agate Hand Carved Snuff Bottle finely carved in...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate, Carnelian
17/18thC Heavy Tibetan Bodhisattva, 9461
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very fine 17/18thC heavy Tibetan Bodhisattva from my 30-year personal collection. The warm rosy glow of the surface, the softness of the metal, and its incredible weight point to the...
Category
Early 18th Century Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
$16,125 Sale Price
25% Off
Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricately carved and finished with gilt black lacquer, this seated figure depicts the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Kannon. Described as the "Buddha of Infinite Compassion," Kannon is the embodiment of mercy and makes himself available to all who call upon him with all their mind.
Kannon is depicted here seated in diamond position upon a double lotus plinth, set above a stepped base. He is dressed in gracefully draped robes and wears a tall crown bearing a minuscule figure of Amida, the Buddha of Infinite Light. He has a serene expression of calm and holds his right hand in the abhaya mudra, a gesture of comfort, blessing, and protection. Backed by a magnificent leaf-form nimbus, this Kannon figure...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Small Carved Lavender Opaline Jade Guan Yin Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small carved lavender “opaline” jade Guan Yin sculpture. The sculpture has some russet jade spots in the upper back. The back of her head is...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
$712 Sale Price
25% Off
3rd Century Indian Red Sandstone Elephant Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Indian Antiquity namely, a 3rd Century Red Sandstone Elephant carving.
From Central India.
The piece was purchased by a ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Set of Two Mid Century Modern Hand Painted Wood "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 2. Measures: 37 x 10.5 cm 36 x 11 cm Handmade by Japanese artisants from wood...
Category
Early 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
$3,074 Sale Price
43% Off
Pair of Antique Italian Carved Pine Wall Hangings
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique Italian carved pine wall hangings.
As a pair, these handcrafted wall hangings make the perfect decorative wall art for a period home looking to add style and grand...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Japanese Precious Burl Wood Display Stand Fine Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
Precious Natural and exquisite Burl Wood "shikiita" display stand embodies the traditional Japanese appreciation for natural beauty and craftsmanship. Made from high-quality burl woo...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Burl
Andesite Stone Buddha Head from Indonesia
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Andesite stone
Material: wood
69 cm high
39 cm wide and 42 cm deep
Andesite is a very hard volcanic stone
Originating from Indonesia
Hand carved from one block of na...
Category
2010s Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rare Indian Islamic Carved Calligraphic Marble Tile, circa 1860
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare Indian Islamic carved calligraphic marble tile, circa 1860
Hand carved with a cusped cartouche containing lines of dense thuluth calligraphy. Sitting on a custom made stand...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Antique Chinese Bonzai Styled Flowering Fruit Tree Sculpture with Cloisonne Pot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sizable sculpture is unsigned with respect to the artist, but presumed to have originated from China and date to the Early Republic Period in approximately 1920. The sculpture i...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Metal
A Fine Antique Natural Red Japanese Momo Coral Graduated Bead necklace. 74 grams
Located in London, GB
Antique Japanese natural Momo Red Coral Graduated Bead Necklace - Gilt fish hook Clasp.
A fine 19th C coral necklace.
The red coral round beads have a nice cut, color, shape and l...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
Antique Hindu Bronze Temple Horse and Chariot Statue Toy on Wheels India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique hindu bronze Temple horse and chariot statue toy on wheels.
Commonly known as "Temple Toys," these cast brass figures date back to the early-to-Mid...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Hand Carved Gilt Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th Century Chinese hand-carved giltwood fragment featuring a nature scene depicting tree branches, foliage and birds.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Hand Carved Gilt Standing Thai Buddha
Located in Ferndale, MI
A decorative hand carved Thai giltwood standing Buddha on a lotus flower with black square base. The costume is layered and flowing and peaceful grin facial expression . Serenity and...
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Bronze Flying Angel Spiritual Goddess Vase- Hand Caste In High Relief
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Bronze "Dakini" Goddess Vase- Hard To Find Treasure
Japan, a fine hand caste bronze vase depicting "Dakini" - a flying feminine spiritual goddess.
In Hinduism and Buddh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bone Carved Elephant Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent antique Chinese bone carved elephant was 100% hand made and hand carved from OX bone. It has very detailed carving works on it. T...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Late 20th Century very large and special lavastone Buddha statue OriginalBuddha
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The very large and special lavastone Buddha statue is a magnificent and awe-inspiring work of art. Crafted from lacquerware, this exceptional statue stands at an impressive height of...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
Green Tara Gilt Bronze Tibetan Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful gilt bronze statue of Tibetan Green Tara. The Goddess is seated in lalitasana on an elaborately incised double-lotus base with the pendant foot resting on a smaller lotus...
Category
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
IMPORTANT FEMALE FIGURE WITH SWING HEAD Qing Dynasty Yongzheng period (1723-1735
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT FEMALE FIGURE WITH SWING HEAD Qing Dynasty Yongzheng period (1723-1735)
In export china,
Qing Dynasty Yongzheng period (1723-1735) with articulated head, polychrome and gi...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Sculpted Terracotta Gandhara Head
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lifesize terracotta head in Gandhara style. Based on the style, it is likely from Kushan period Northern India, circa 4th-6th century. The expres...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Very large and special antique Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Very large and special antique Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Made of wood, this statue stands at 139 cm hi...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Agate Happy Buddha 3 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A hand-carved, solid agate Buddha. He is depicted sitting with his robe open, cinched with a bow under his belly, an expression for great allowance. The h...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
$1,504 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 20th century Marble Buddha statue from Thailand
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Marble Buddha statue from Thailand
Material : marble
36,5 cm high
17,5 cm wide and 7,5 cm deep
Dhyana mudra
Late 20th century
Weight: 7,01 kgs
Originating from Thailand
Category
Late 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Carved Hardwood figure of Foo dogs with Rolling 'Pearls' & Puzzle Balls
China Mid 20th Century
A fine pair of Chinese carved hardwood figures of Foo dogs from mid-20th century China. These exquisite hand-carved wooden Foo dogs display the exceptional craftsmanship of Chinese artisans.
Each Foo dog is well carved, capturing the regal and protective essence of these revered guardian lions. Adding to their allure, these Foo dogs feature a unique and captivating detail: a rolling wood...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
$630 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Taoist Yixing Zisha Clay 'Scholar' Figure, Cold Painted, China, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Taoist Yixing Zisha clay 'priest or scholar' figure - cold painted - good detail - unsigned - China - 20th century.
Good vintage condition - chips and ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Paint
Japanese Fine Hand Carved two-legged Stone Lantern Kotoji , Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Granite
Agate Hand Held Foo Dog Charm Statue
Located in Somis, CA
This exquisite hand-held charm, crafted from solid agate gemstone, captures the essence of ancient Chinese symbolism. A lively foo dog lion perches atop an oval rock, mouth open hold...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Figural Group with Dragons, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese figural group offers carved hardwood sculpture of intertwined dragons, circa 1920.
Measures - 5.5"h x 2.75"w x 2.75"d
Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED DE...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Han Dynasty Jade Bixie
Located in Atlanta, GA
Han Dynasty Bixie, circa 206 BC to 220 AD, muscularly carved. The creature is depicted crouching on its powerful paws, its head thrown back, jaws open to reveal fangs, wings folded a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
$17,500
19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Zō-onna Noh Theatre Mask
Located in London, GB
Zō-onna Noh Theatre Mask, Meiji Period Noh Mask, Japanese Noh Mask, Antique Japanese Mask, Antique Noh Mask, Noh Theatre Mask, Samurai, Japanese Antique.
Beautifully carved and hand...
Category
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Cypress, Lacquer, Paint
Antique Gnome Sculpture "Digging For Gold" Original Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
Digging For Gold- Rare Form
Gardener's Best Friend - As American as Apple Pie
An American garden friendly elf or gnome- hand cast double sided form and hand painted. Imagine this fellow going about his business digging in your garden - perhaps burying gold treasure...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
$760 Sale Price
72% Off
19th Century Painted Wooden Tibetan Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful late 19th century paint bowl with a lid that was once used for storing the famous Tibetan barley flour (Tsampa). These bowls were used by the Buddhist mountain people of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Antique Anglo-Raj Hand-Carved Teak Elephant with Rider Polychrome Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Anglo-Raj Hand-Carved Teak Elephant with Rider Polychrome Sculpture
An exceptional example of Anglo-Indian craftsmanship, this hand-carved and hand-painted solid teak wood el...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Antique Chinese Wood Carving with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese wood carving with stand
Age: China, 19th Century
Size: Height 22.5 / Width 50.8 C.M. / Thickness 5.7 C.M.
Size including stand: Height...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
19th century Antique bronze Thai Sukhothai Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Step into the golden age of Thai Buddhist artistry with this Antique bronze Thai Sukhothai Buddha statue, a monumental 19th-century masterpiece that embodies the spiritual elegance a...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Asian Hand Made Peacock with Shells and Seeds Wall Decoration 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-652 Asian peacock wall decoration made with shells and seeds.
Category
1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Fruitwood
$368 Sale Price
62% Off
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha statue in Mandalay style
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Unveil the timeless elegance of this Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha statue, a breathtaking 19th-century masterpiece that epitomizes the spiritual and artistic grandeur of Mya...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ming Period Jade Carving Mounted in 14K Gold as Pendant.
By Wei Xiao Ming
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese Ming period dragon carving mounted as pendant in yellow gold. The metal mounting is marked 14K. Total weight 44g.
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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.
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