This terracotta figure of a farmer is made from Han Dynasty. He is wearing rope-tied sandals, holding a long sword on his left hand and spade on the right.
The smiling expression portray the satisfaction of a farmer within the Han empire and it illustrates the importance of agriculture being the cornerstone for the era, with canals and fields being developed and innovative technology introduced. Families were transported to the outskirts of the empire to create new lands and all farming lands...
This figure of a shaman is a representation of an ancient Mongolian culture called Ewenki located in the primary forest in northeast of China and has existed for over 2000 years. It follows a religion-cultural practices of shamanism and is known for its distinctive dances and costumes which is shown from the figure on the right.
The mask is depicted with animal-like ears and horns that reflects on the relationship the tribe has with reindeer as their traditions often involves reindeer in the...
Very Rare Small Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Cocoon Jar
This small pottery jar was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). This type of jar is known as a "cocoon jar" due to the shape of its body. It is "heavily-potted" and decorated with eight bands of triple-incised lines vertically surrounding the body as well as raised horizontal bands around its neck. It has a smooth burnished surface. and in places are the marks left by ancient plant / root growths during its very long buri...
Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Groom Figure (Published & with Oxford TL Test)
This fine pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906) and represents a foreign male attendant or groom. It is "heavily-potted" and made from a cream-coloured pottery that is relatively highly-fired. The body is coated in very finely-crackled green and amber glazes.
Tang glazed items such as this are usually referred to as "sancai glazed" pieces. "Sancai" refers to three colo...
This is a red pottery base to a "money tree" made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) in Sichuan province. It is believed that money tree would bring in good fortune by shaking it. The missing upper part is a cast of thin layers of bronze trunk and branches with leaves depicted in the form of mythical animals and ancient Chinese coins.
The base is sculpted of winged-ram and rider with some animals and mythical creatures beneath. The story behind “money trees” is often associated ...
This is a cocoon-shaped jar made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8) designed with colourful cloud motifs. It was previously used as a grain storage jar and the shape suggests it is a Qin and Han signature. Pigments are original.
The techniques of making include doubling-powder and brush painting, where layers of fine powder were applied. It was created with either unfired or cold-painted pigments.
Similar pieces have been seen on Christie's.
Height:33cm Width:35cm |
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A Han Dynasty terra cotta horse head with a very animated expression. There are some traces of red pigmentation on the straps of the horse head.
The horse head has abrasion , wear and tear due to the long period of burial. Otherwise it is in good condition.
The measurement of the horse head is: Height 15.0cm, Length 15.0cm and Width 5.0cm
A massive bronze (copper tin alloy) vase cast in Han dynasty Hu shape and with Han style Taotie mask handles. The archaistic style decoration is an amalgam of Shang and Zhou dynasty motifs. These consist of upper and lower bands depicting stylized dragons and a central band of large Taotie ("monster"} masks. All are reserved against a flattened Leiwen (cloud) daiper ground. Below the upper two horizontal bands are pendent 'Cicida Blades'.
An accompanying 1973 British Museum letter suggests a...
A Chinese Bronze Censer figure of buffalo and the figurine, Qing Dynasty. The figure of buffalo length approximately 12.6 cm and height approximately 7 cm. There's an old repaired at the one of buffalo horn. Decorated silver wire inlaid. The figurine height approximately 7.8 cm. Decorated silver wire inlaid. The figurine has few cracks around 1 cm (2 parts) and few small chips at the bottom.
Japanese fukusa, a silk satin gift cover depicting the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove. The development of the Japanese fukusa is closely associated with their custom of gift giving. Japan has been a farming country until recently and crops were directly affected by nature (draft, floods, etc). The rituals were held within their own communities and fresh crops were offered to god. To irrigate and lay the roads, they needed the better their work relationship. The custom of eating and drink...
This is a miniature of a foot-soldier from Western Han period (206BC - AD9), wearing a brightly painted robe reflecting the style of light infantry at the time.
They were supposed to be holding a wooden shield with the outstretched arm and weapon on the other, which has now disintegrated.
The armour suggest the soldier were a front line as the style of robe armour enhance mobility where as the second one is in heavy armour.
Description:
A bronze figure was finely cast in good size and was depicted by great craftsmanship.
Nice patina was preserved on the surface when accumulations were found within the pleats.
It was heavily cast in hefty weight.
Date: Ming Dynasty, 15th/16th century.
Height: 28cm.
Weight:1292 grams.
A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
A Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Groom with Oxford TL Test
This very fine pottery model of a foreign groom was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a highly-fired white pottery that has been coated in different coloured glazes, as well as the facial features being finished in cold-painted coloured pigments. The figure has a beard and moustache and wears a flowing cloak with distinctive head gear. His right arm is raised as though holding the reigns of...
This is a standing figure of a Tang dynasty lady.
Women's clothing had a tendency to be more open in the Sui and Tang dynasties. Small-sleeved coats, typically made of yarn, were often worn with skirts that were long, wide and long. The part of their body above their breasts may be naked. They were also wearing skirts and short or long-sleeved tops.
The hairstyle and dress reflects on the trend of fashion at the time when Tang dynasty was heavily influenced by Turfan, central Asia. Woman...
Equestrianism has a long tradition in China and is believed to have been invented by the northern nomadic tribes in China, evidence supported by ancient rock carvings at the Guansu province's Hexi Corridor and Dunhuang area inhabited by the tribes of Xiongnu, Xianbei, Tujue and Huihu, which can be dated back to 4000 to 10,000 years ago.
Furthermore, horse has played a key role in the succession of the creation of silk road and with the popular rise of polo and other equestrian pastimes during...
This is a pair of equestrian riders from early Tang Dynasty (618 AD to 906 AD) with original orange polychrome. Riders are detachable from the horse.
The long sleeved dress and top knot of the female figure reflects on the trend of fashion at the time when Tang dynasty was heavily influenced by Turfan, central Asia.
Height: 37cm
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This very fine pottery model of a Bullock with cart was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (386 to 534 AD). It is made with red pottery, painted in white with very fine level of sculpting. The figure is 8in. (21cm) long, standing foursquare on a rectangular base.
Animal wooden carts was a common option of Ancient Chinese Transportation, and bullock was a popular option and because this model is depicted with canopies, therefore we know it was meant for aristocrats.
A similar piece has be...
Framed Chimu Textile Panel with nine figures, Peru, ca. 800 - 1200. Textile Panel is 18" high x 11 1/2" wide. Frame size is 23" high x 16 3/4" wide x 1 1/4" deep. Estate of Miss Kate Kemper. According to Sothebv's NY, Kate Kemper, of London and Switzerland (1908-2004) was an early collector of Andean art, forming an important collection of ceramics and textiles after visiting Peru. Her comprehensive collection was formed in Europe and exhibited in various museums including Ancient Peruvian Art,...