Sculptures and Carvings
Late 17th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze, Gold Leaf
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-19th Century Thai Minimalist Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
2010s American Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Mahogany, Pine
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Sandstone
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1920s Japanese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
20th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
17th Century Southeast Asian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Pottery
Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1880s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
1840s Indian Anglo Raj Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Steel
Early 20th Century Australian Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Metal, Gold Leaf
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
1970s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Malachite
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Silver
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Thai Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Sandstone
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Sculptures and Carvings
Bone
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Serpentine
Early 20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Pottery
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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