Sculptures and Carvings
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Granite
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze, Iron
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Granite
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
1960s American Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1840s Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Pine
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Sandstone
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Limestone
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1990s Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Marble, Metal
Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
1930s Rustic Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
1850s Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Textile, Wood, Lacquer, Paper
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1820s Austrian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Pottery
20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Textile, Wood, Paint
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Pottery
20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Asian Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
2010s Sculptures and Carvings
Crystal
20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Marble, Serpentine
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing 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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