Sculptures and Carvings
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic, Pottery
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1920s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Han Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Clay
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic, Pottery
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Elm
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
1920s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
1890s Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Elm
Early 20th Century Indian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
1890s Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Horn
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 1900s Indonesian Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Fabric
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
Early 1900s Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Other
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Sculptures and Carvings
Agate
Early 20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Quartz
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
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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