Sculptures and Carvings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Statuary Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
20th Century Chinese Prehistoric Sculptures and Carvings
Granite, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
1970s Indian Agra Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
Mid-19th Century Thai Minimalist Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Malachite
2010s Malaysian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
Late 18th Century Burmese Other Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Alabaster
20th Century Chinese Prehistoric Sculptures and Carvings
Granite, Steel
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bone
Early 20th Century Asian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Agate
1950s Indian Anglo Raj Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
20th Century Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Steel
18th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Alabaster
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Composition, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
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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