Sculptures and Carvings
1890s Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
1970s Burmese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Clay, Terracotta
1970s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Paper
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Late 19th Century Balinese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Ivory
Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Resin
1970s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Cut Glass
Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Cut Glass
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Gold Plate, Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
1980s Japanese Edo Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1970s Burmese Other Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Mirror, Bentwood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings
Silver
1990s American Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
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 Chinese Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bone
Late 20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Lava
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Malachite
Late 20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
Late 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Lapis Lazuli
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Rose Quartz
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 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Walnut
Late 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
Late 19th Century Thai Neoclassical Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Gold Leaf, Metal
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Horn, Ebony
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Late 20th Century French Other Sculptures and Carvings
Paper
1970s Italian Other Vintage 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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