Sculptures and Carvings
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic, Pottery
Late 20th Century Afghan Sculptures and Carvings
Lapis Lazuli
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Sculptures and Carvings
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Agate, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic, Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
Mid-19th Century Thai Minimalist Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Indian Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
20th Century Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic, Pottery
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
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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