Sculptures and Carvings
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Brass, Pewter
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Metal
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Cork
Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Horn, Ebony
Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Horn, Ebony
Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bone
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Pine
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Resin
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Pine
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Rose Quartz
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Pine
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Resin
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Horn, Ebony
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Pine
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Carnelian
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Pine
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic, Wood
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Giltwood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Pine
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Pine
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Rose Quartz, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
1880s Chinese Late Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Silver
1970s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1930s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Spelter
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Coral, Rock Crystal
1980s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
19th Century Irish Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Pottery
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Spelter
1960s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
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.