Sculptures and Carvings
1970s Burmese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Silk
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Paper
1940s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1970s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Sudanese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Tapestry, Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
1970s Chinese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Paper
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Resin
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Paper
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Paper
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Mid-20th Century Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1940s Japanese Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1970s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Jade, Copper, Enamel
1970s Burmese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Chinese Prehistoric Sculptures and Carvings
Granite, Steel
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Unknown Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Vietnamese Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Stoneware
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Paper
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 1900s Chinese Rustic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Elm, Lacquer
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
1940s Chinese Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Rosewood
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Gold Plate, 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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