Sculptures and Carvings
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Balinese Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Cambodian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Sandstone
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bone, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
19th Century Laotian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
19th Century Thai Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Limestone
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
1970s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bone, Silk
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Thai Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
1830s Thai Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Zinc, Copper
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Yew
19th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
19th Century Indonesian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood, Lacquer
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
19th Century Laotian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Sandstone
19th Century Balinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
Mid-19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
1840s Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Leather, Wood
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
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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