Set Eleven Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Zodiac Figures +TL

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1122936
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Fine Set of Eleven Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Zodiac Figures, with Oxford TL Test (AD 618 - 906)

This set of exceptional pottery tomb figures comprises eleven zodiac figures all from the same excavation. Each takes a human form, other than the head which is of the zodiac animal represented. Although sets of twelve zodiac figures are usually expected, we understand that it is not uncommon for sets to com... Click for details

Chinese Yuan Dynasty Black Pottery Saddled Horse

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre 1492: item #1122923
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Chinese Yuan Dynasty Black Pottery Saddled Horse (AD 1279 - 1368)

This fine and rare pottery model of a horse was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). It is made from a black pottery and has a smooth burnished surface. Note the detail of the horse's head, mane and tail, also the large saddle draped across its back. This type of Yuan figure, of burnished black pottery, with fine detail and so elegant in form ... Click for details

Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Lady

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1122920
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Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Lady (AD 618 - 906)

This rare and interesting pottery figure of a lady was made during the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a fairly high-fired grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in a base coat of creamy-white pigment, on top of which have been painted green, orange, red and black pigments. Much of the original pigments still remain. Note the de... Click for details

Chinese Northern Qi Dynasty Boy Figure (Ex. Christie's)

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1122740
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Chinese Northern Qi Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure of a Boy (Ex. Christie's)

This rare and unusual pottery figure was made during the Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550 - 577). It is made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery that has been "cold painted" , mainly in a white pigment, but there are also traces of red and black pigment remaining. Note the detail of the boy's facial features and his hair style. ... Click for details

Rare Chinese Tang Dynasty Prostrate Figure

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1122739
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Rare Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Prostrate Figure

This very rare pottery figure was made during the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906) or possibly a little earlier. It is "heavily-potted" and made from a grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in a base coat of white pigment on top of which are yellow, pink and black pigments. The figure is prostrate with knees and elbows on the ground and its face... Click for details

Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Human Face Earth Spirit

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1122737
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Large Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Earth Spirit with Human Face (AD 386 - 534)

This large pottery sculpture of a mythical creature, an earth spirit, was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). The purpose of an earth spirit is to ward of ghosts and evil spirits. This is a particularly interesting example as it has a human face, and we think it may possibly be a portrait of someone. Note the details of the... Click for details

Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Tomb Guardian

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1122734
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Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Tomb Guardian (AD 386 - 534)

This interesting and impressive pottery sculpture of a tomb guardian was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). It is made from a fairly highly-fired buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, good traces of which still remain. This is a particularly expressive example and would certainly be capable of scaring... Click for details

Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Earth Spirit

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1122732
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Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Earth Spirit (AD 618 - 906)

This pottery mythical creature, an earth spirit, was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). Its purpose is to ward off ghosts and evil sprits. It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, good traces of which still remain.   ... Click for details

Large Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Pottery Pig / Boar

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1122731
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Large Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Pottery Pig / Boar (AD 25 - 220)

This impressive pottery model of a pig was during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and has been excavated from Sichuan province. It is made from a red pottery using a two-piece mould, with the luted joins visible along the middle of its back and belly. 

Length 35.5 cm (... Click for details

Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Reclining Ox

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1122728
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Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Reclining Ox / Bull (AD 618 - 906)

This rare and interesting pottery model of a reclining ox, or bull, was made during the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is "heavily-potted" and made from a grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in a base coat of a creamy-white pigment, on top of which has been applied a yellow-ochre pigment, although this is now partiall... Click for details