The art of sculpture, which is one of the ten types of trees, has been evolving from ancient times to the present day. The works of outstanding sculptors from around the world are modern and innovative, while ancient sculptures are still fascinating and timeless. Now, I will tell you about some of the world-famous sculptures that were carved from a single tree.

1. Large and long wooden sculptures

The stunning sculpture shown here is the work of Chinese sculptor Zheng Chunhui. The sculpture is carved from a single tree and is nearly 40 feet long, making it the longest continuous wooden sculpture ever created when it was first exhibited in 2013. The sculpture features 550 miniature figures and a complex composition of landscapes, buildings, and animals, and took four years to complete. Just looking at the picture, you can see the patience of this sculptor.

2. The amazing spiral staircase

The wooden spiral staircase at Lednice Castle in the Czech Republic is a truly amazing work of art. The sculptor of this spiral staircase made it possible to rotate 360 ​​degrees and did not use a single piece of wood. This large and beautiful spiral staircase is also carved from a single tree.

3. The world’s largest wooden Buddha statue

The 18-meter-high wooden Buddha statue is carved from the trunk of a large tree. It is said to have been carved during the Qianlong Emperor’s reign in the Qing Dynasty. You can see this Buddha statue at the Lama Temple in Beijing, China.

4. A giant lion carved from wood from Myanmar

This giant lion statue was created by Chinese sculptor Dengding Rui Yao using a single tree trunk. It took Dengding Rui Yao and his 20 assistants about 3 years to create this masterpiece. It was also completed in Myanmar and then displayed at Fortune Plaza Time Square in Wuhan, China. The lion statue is 47.5 feet long, 16.4 feet high, and 13.1 feet in circumference. It is carved from a fragrant wood called Rosewood.

5. Bishamontan War God Statue

The largest wooden sculpture in Japan, Bishamonten, is located at Kumano Temple. Carved from a single cypress tree, the wood is over 10,000 years old. In 1970, the statue was designated a valuable cultural property and is on display in the Kumano Temple’s gallery.