Exceptionally large Dayak roof ornament from Borneo. Originally mounted along the peak of a long house's roof, the elaborately carved wood ornament is crafted in the form of stylized...

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Pair of Large Japanese Carved Wood Architectural Brackets

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H 33 in W 23 in D 6 in

Pair of Large Japanese Carved Wood Architectural Brackets

Located in Seattle, WA

A pair of large Japanese architectural corner brackets (kibana). Finely carved of keyaki (zelkova; a type of Asian elm) wood with scrolled chrysanthemum (kiku) leaf motifs. Heavily w...

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Large Asian Carved Wood Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of large Asian carved wood sculptures is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and ceramic, all large Asian carved wood sculptures available were constructed with great care. Large Asian carved wood sculptures have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of large Asian carved wood sculptures to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern large Asian carved wood sculptures are of considerable interest.

How Much are Large Asian Carved Wood Sculptures?

Large Asian carved wood sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.

Finding the Right Sculptures-carvings for You

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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