Sculptures and Carvings
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
20th Century American Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Malachite
1950s Chinese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
20th Century Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings
Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Concrete
Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Late 20th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain, Fabric, Hardwood
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Birch
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Plastic
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Earthenware
1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
1930s Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1910s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Lava
Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Bone
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Paint
1950s Chinese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Lava
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Elm, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Serpentine
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Birch
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
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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