Sculptures and Carvings
1880s Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1960s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bone
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Archaistic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Thai Neoclassical Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Gold Leaf, Metal
1880s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
Late 19th Century Nepalese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Clay, Terracotta
Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1880s Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Mahogany
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bamboo
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Ivory
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Horn, Ebony
Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Pottery
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1880s Chinese Late Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Shell, Glass, Teak, Lacquer
1960s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Late 19th Century Thai Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze, Gold Leaf
1890s Japanese Napoleon III Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
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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