Ancient Chinese tomb pottery figure of a horse and rider. Made of gray clay and painted with polychrome slip pigment. The figure is clothed in flowing robes and a hat that covers his ears. Facial details on both the figure and the horse are wonderfully well preserved.

Age: Tang Dynasty A.D. 618-906

Dimensions: 8 3/4" high x 7" long x 3" deep

Terracotta horse from the Wei period. The clay is gray. It is of very good quality. There are traces of red polychromy and there is still gilding on the rump. This gilding is composed of thick gold leaves that we call in French goldsmith's trade a "feuillard" it's thicker than the classic leaf to gild the furniture. In the past, I read somewhere that gilding was only applied on Wei or Tang terracotta on princely tombs. (To be verified)...

Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Milling Shed

This rare and very interesting pottery model of a milling shed was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220). The building has a doorway at the back and a gabled roof. Inside is the rice pounder and mill. It is made from a fairly high-fired red pottery...

Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Zodiac Figure - Rabbit

This pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It takes a human form, other than the head which is of the zodiac animal represented, in this case the rabbit. The figure stands upright with hands clasped together against its chest under a flowing robe...

Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Zodiac Figure - Horse

This pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It takes a human form, other than the head which is of the zodiac animal represented, in this case the horse The figure stands upright with hands clasped together against its chest under a flowing robe. It is made from a reddish pottery that has been cold-painted in a base coat of white on top of which are traces of red pigment.

Height 29 cm (11.5 inches)...

Antique Chinese tomb pottery figure of an ox with bridle and harness. Modeled with large eyes and a friendly expression, this ox was made to loyally serve it's owner in the afterlife. Made of terra-cotta with traces of brown, black and white slip pigment.

Age: Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)

Dimensions: 10 1/2" high x 13 1/4" long x 4 1/2" wide

Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Foreigner Figure

This fine pottery model of a foreign groom was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been cold-painted in a base coat of white pigment on top of which is black pigment in places. At the end of the arms are purpose-made holes where originally would have been fixed separate hands, probably made of wood and now long since rotted away and lost...

Fine Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Male Courtier Figure

This impressive pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It represents a courtier and is of particularly elegant form. He appears to be holding an audience tablet. Note the detail of the clothing and headgear. The figures stands on an integral plinth. It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been cold painted in various coloured pigments, much of which still remain...

Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Camel

This small and very attractive pottery model of a camel was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a reddish pottery and has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, a base coat of white with yellow and reddish-brown pigments on top. Note the sculpted details on its humps and long neck.

Height 20.5 cm (8 inches)...

A pair of Chinese painted pottery groom figures.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 24.8 C.M. / Width 7.7 C.M. / Height including stand 32 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost...

A set of Chinese painted pottery attendants.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 18.4 - 31 C.M. / Width 7.8 - 9.7 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Chinese pottery standing court man.

Age: China, Northern Qi Dynasty, A.D.550 - 577
Size: Height 29.8 C.M. / Width 9 C.M...

Rare Chinese large and beautifully sculpted terra cotta figure of a farmer. Standing with a long spade and a handleless shovel in his hands, he tilts his head slightly upward as if surveying his crops or checking the weather. He is dressed in boots and a hat and his robe is secured around his waist with a belt from which hangs another tool or knife. Sculpted with the simplified geometric proportions traditional during the Han period but unusually large in scale. Intended for burial, this f...

Chinese Sui / Early Tang Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figure

This pottery figure was made during either the Sui Dynasty (AD 581 - 618) or the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). The figure stands alert, wearing a long flowing robe with hands clasped across its chest.

It is made from a relatively highly-fired creamy-white pottery. It is coated in a thin straw-coloured glaze that has degraded over time. In places there are traces of red and black pigments on top of the glaze. Notwith...

Chinese Sui / Early Tang Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figure

This pottery figure was made during either the Sui Dynasty (AD 581 - 618) or the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). The figure stands alert, wearing a long flowing robe with hands clasped across its chest.

It is "heavily-potted" and made from a relatively highly-fired creamy-white pottery. It is coated in a finely-crackled straw-yellow glaze that in places has acquired a silvery iridescence due to long burial in damp con...

Many fine antiques were exported via Hong Kong in the beginning Chinese economic reform days. This fine sancai warrior statue was exported to Japan round '80 and stored by Japanese famous collector. It was excavated from the room of huge tomb as one of the twelve god guards It is seemed the warrior had a sword, it is seen monster animal's face on the both sleeves that is a influence from Persia. It is guaranteed as genuine piece by Noriki Shimazu the famous Japanese researcher for Asian antiques...

Chinese Tang Dynasty Glazed Pottery Groom Figure (12")

This pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is "heavily-potted" and made from a pale pinkish-coloured pottery that is relatively highly-fired. The body is coated in an attractive golden yellow / amber glaze that is very finely-crackled. In places the surface has acquired a silvery iridescence, a result of long burial in damp conditions. The unglazed surfaces, the head and legs, have been "cold painted" in colo...

Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Warrior

This interesting pottery figure of a warrior or soldier was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a pale grey pottery that has been cold-painted in various coloured pigments. Note the detail of the armoured clothing and the facial features.

It is quite an imposing figure with a height of 35.5 cm (14 inches). There is some restoration and repair to the right leg, although this is not particularly visible when viewing...