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Chinese Terracotta Figurines

Chinese Ming Dynasty Terracotta Official Statuette with Original Polychromy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A petite Chinese Ming dynasty green glazed terracotta court official figurine from the 15th or 16th
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Impressive Terracotta Funerary Procession - Ming Dynasty, China '1368-1644 AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Impressive Funeral Ensamble of 10 Terracotta Glazed Figures in green and caramel colors depicting a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

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Terracotta

Chimera (Pixiu) Terracotta Mythological Being - Tang Dynasty, China '618-907 AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Magnificent Mythological Being "Chimera" with Human Face and Flaming Rays Halo. Orange Terracotta
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

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Terracotta

Eastern Han Dynasty Terracotta Barn Workshop, China '206BC - 220AD' Ex-Museum
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
towers and palaces. Because very few ancient Chinese buildings have survived intact, these models, along
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Terracotta

Expressive Court Lady in Orange Terracotta - Wei Dynasty, China '386-557 AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Lovely sitting lady from the Imperial Court with original polychrome paint in orange terracotta
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

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Terracotta

Very Elegant Tang Dynasty Dignitary in Orange Terracotta, China '618-907 AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
figurines of graceful dancers, mystical beasts, and everyday objects reveal both how people in early China
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

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Terracotta

Eastern Han Dynasty Terracotta Model of a Paper Mill , China '206BC - 220AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Slab pottery constructed Model of a Paper Mill, in Green and Cream Color Glazed Terracotta having a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Terracotta

Magnificent Court Attendants in Terracotta - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD TL
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
. Provenance: Ex. Danish Collection Burial figurines of graceful dancers, mystical beasts, and everyday
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

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Terracotta

6 Elegant Ming Dynasty Court Attendants in Glazed Terracotta, China 1368-1644 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
). Burial figurines of graceful dancers, mystical beasts, and everyday objects reveal both how people in
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

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Terracotta

Longquan Celadon Figurine, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
green glaze. The figurine is likely a representation of a Buddhist deity or a revered scholar
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

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Celadon

Set of Five Stoneware Tomb Figurines of Musician Ming Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A group of five figurines made of terracotta and glazed in green and splash of yellow. These
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Ceramic

Eugenio Patterino Italian Sculptures Chinoiserie Mid Century Terracotta - a pair
By Eugenio Pattarino
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Eugenio Patterino Italian Sculptures Chinoiserie Italian glazed Terracotta figurines Composed a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Terracotta

Tang Dynasty Court Official in Sancai Glazed Robes, China '618-907' - TL Tested
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Collection Taoism is a Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu advocating humility and religious
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

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Terracotta

Chinese statuette of a Fat Lady
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Statuette of a Fat Lady MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Chinese, Tang Dynasty PERIOD: 618 – 907
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

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Pottery

Chinese statuette of a Fat Lady
Chinese statuette of a Fat Lady
H 25.4 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in
Chinese statuette of a Fat Lady
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Statuette of a Fat Lady MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Chinese, Tang Dynasty PERIOD: 618 – 907
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

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Pottery

Chinese statuette of a Fat Lady
Chinese statuette of a Fat Lady
H 25.79 in W 10.44 in D 8.27 in
Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Earthenware Horse Sculpture Míngqì Tomb Figure
Located in Forney, TX
-crafted Chinese earthenware horse is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Depicting
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Earthenware

Ming Style Sacai Glazed Pottery Figure of a Horse China with C.O.A.
Located in New York, NY
Realized between 1368AD-1644 AD, this stunning documented horse figurine was realized in China
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20th Century Chinese Ming Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

China 100 BC Han Dynasty Ancient Rare Stickman Sculpture in Earthenware Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Standing Stickman from the Han Dynasty. Original ancient Chinese tomb attendants sculpture of a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Iron

Han Dynasty Warrior
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Han Warrior Unlike Qin terracotta, Han Dynasty pottery figurine/ sculptures convey a more subdued
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Han Dynasty Warrior
Han Dynasty Warrior
H 20 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
Pair of Red Sculpture Han Dynasty Gray Pottery Horse Heads '206BC-220AD'
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Chinese Han dynasty horse heads Han dynasty Style (206 BC-220 AD) earthenware gray pottery
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Superb Set of 5 Elegant Court Attendants, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD TL Tested
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A stunning set of 5 graceful terracotta figurines from the Ming Dynasty '1368-1644' AD. These
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

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Terracotta

Heavy Sancai Glazed Terra Cotta Wisdom Figure in Tang Dynasty Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous SanCai glazed terra-cotta wisdom figurine, Crafted in the Tang Dynasty Style. The clay is
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

1960s Glazed Sculpture of a Camel Carrying Musicians
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Glazed Sculpture Of A Camel Carrying Musicians Chinese style terra cotta tomb figure
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Han Dynasty Warrior
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Unlike Qin terracotta, Han Dynasty pottery figurine/ sculptures convey a more subdued and non
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Han Dynasty Warrior
Han Dynasty Warrior
H 20 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
Guardian Haitai Lion Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasties
Located in seoul, KR
This figure represent a guardian haitai. The style of the figurine, with its facial features and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

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Pottery, Stoneware

Guardian Official Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This figure appears to be a terracotta statuette, possibly representing a court official or a deity
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

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Earthenware, Pottery

Tang Dynasty Imposing Terracota Lokapala Standing in Menacing Pose - TL Tested
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Imposing Lokapala figure standing in menacing pose. Terracotta with traces of old color pigments
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Tang Antiquities

Ancient Roman Turquoise Glass Cup
Located in London, GB
bronzes. After a triumphant exhibition of terracotta figurines from Tanagra at the Paris World Fair in
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Glass

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Glass

Ancient Roman Turquoise Glass Cup
Ancient Roman Turquoise Glass Cup
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H 2.45 in Dm 3.63 in

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Pair of Chinese Export Bronze-Mounted Red Lacquer and Parcel-Gilt Cabinets
Located in Hudson, NY
On later stands, each fitted with a pair of cabinet doors opening to shelves. Loose translation of the calligraphy across the four doors reads: "Going tens of miles in Jiangnan in ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Lacquer

12 Royal Crown Derby Service Plates with Two-Color Raised Paste Gold
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This magnificent set of 12, 19th century Royal Crown Derby service, presentation plates are fit for royalty with the subtle contrast of ivory and two colors of raised paste gold. Eve...
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Antique 19th Century English Porcelain

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Gold

24 Saint Louis Gilt Crystal Champagne Red White Wine Water Glasses Thistle 1950s
By Baccarat, Moser Glassworks, Saint Louis
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Exquisite and luxurious set of 24 St. Louis "Thistle" handcrafted gilt faceted crystal glasses for Champagne, red wine, white wine, and water made in France, circa 1950. The four com...
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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
By Tiffany & Co., Paulding Farnham.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum qua...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse and Rider, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Tang dynasty painted pottery figure of a horse and mounted noble rider. TL tested by Oxford Authentication. The horse portrayed standing foursquare, head down and relaxe...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

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Earthenware

Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
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Vintage 1980s English Neoclassical Porcelain

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Porcelain

Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extensive 248-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co. in the classic San Lorenzo pattern. Inspired by and named after the famous Floren...
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
By Charles L. Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...
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Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Tsarine Torcheres
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Cristalleries De Baccarat, A Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Twenty-Four Light Tsarine Torcheres, Standing Floor Chandeliers. "A Magnificent Pair of Chandeliers" Each central ...
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20th Century French Floor Lamps

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Crystal

Monumental Chinese Export Twelve-Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Very impressive monumental Chinese export twelve-panel Coromandel screen depicting a lush courtyard with figures involved in leisurely activities. The panels are incised and lacquere...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Wood

Pair Louis XVI Style Chinese-Export Ormolu Mounted Famille Rose Porcelain Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Louis XVI style chinoiserie gilt-bronze mounted Chinese export famille rose porcelain vases. The ovoid hand painted porcelain body with dual scenes of a sword presenta...
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Ormolu

Charles II Walnut, Mulberry Marquetry Cabinet, Gilt Stand, 17th C H.F. du Pont
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles II walnut and mulberry marquetry cabinet on giltwood stand, c. 1650-1670. Giltwood cresting and stand appear to be from a few decades later. The form of furniture now descr...
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Antique Mid-17th Century British Charles II Cabinets

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Walnut

Tang Dynasty Terracotta Horse and Rider
Located in Dallas, TX
Tang Dynasty Horse and Rider. China (618-907 AD) During the Tang Dynasty, horses were revered creature, considered relatives of the mythical dragon. This veneration was well earne...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Tang Dynasty Terracotta Horse and Rider
Tang Dynasty Terracotta Horse and Rider
H 16.75 in W 15 in D 5.5 in
Stunning 17th Century Oil Painting - Study of a Head of a Man
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
Studio of Sir Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641, Flemish) Study of a Head of Man Circa 1627-32, Van Dyck’s second Antwerp period Oil on paper, laid down on canvas Dimensions 15 x 14 inches...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Tang Dynasty Pottery Lokapala Tomb Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful Chinese red clay pottery tomb figure from the Tang Dynasty (618 to 907). Guarding a dignitary or decorated soldier; these figures stood guard for over a thousand years su...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Large Han Dynasty Hu Green Glazed Mythical Beasts Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and decorative Chinese green-glazed pottery hu vase. Han dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). The compressed globular body encircled by eight mystical beasts of monkeys, Rabbits, de...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Vases

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Pottery

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Sui Glazed Sculpture of a Lady in Waiting
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
across great distances, leading to the reunification of China. However, the cost of the Canal bankrupted
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

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Terracotta

Han Dynasty Polychrome Torso of a Horse
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pottery figurine is sculpted to show the strong, bold line and muscularity of the horse. Once
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Terracotta

Two Ancient Dancer Figurines in Terracotta, Chinese
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two ancient dancer figurines in terracotta, Chinese, some restoration. Measures: H 28cm, L 8cm, P
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Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Chinese Zodiac Figurines
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Very Charming Chinese Export, Partially Glazed Spinach Green Chinese Zodiac Figurines, Each
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures

Chinese Zodiac Figurines
Chinese Zodiac Figurines
H 17 in W 5 in D 5 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Qilin Figurines
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these petite ceramic figurines depicts the auspicious qilin, a mythical Chinese creature
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Chinese terracotta Figure Playing a Lute hand painted Polychrome enamels, Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good female Chinese figure or figurine playing a lute, hand sculpted out of terracotta
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Terracotta

Terracotta Warrior with Shield - Northern Wei Dynasty, China '386-557 AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Standing terracotta warrior with traces in orange, green and white painting, wearing a helmet and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

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Terracotta

Large Chinese Tang Dynasty Terracotta Fat Lady - TL Tested
Located in London, GB
A ceramic figurine known as the 'Fat Lady.' Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

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Terracotta

Han Dynasty Terracotta Model of Farm Stead with Pig, China '206BC - 220AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Han Dynasty Terracotta Model of Farm Stead with Pig. Sculptural effigies of domesticated animals
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Terracotta

Large Ming Dynasty Terracotta Tomb Procession Attendees
Located in Dallas, TX
set of glazed figurines depicts an aspect of Chinese political and social life. Tributary processions
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Chinese statuette of a camel
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Statuette of a camel MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Chinese, Tang Dynasty PERIOD: 618 – 907 A.D
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

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Pottery

Chinese statuette of a camel
Chinese statuette of a camel
H 13.39 in W 10.24 in D 0.4 in
Pair of Chinese Han Dynasty Style Terracotta Attendant Figurines
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and rare pair of antique terracotta figurines were handcrafted in China in the style
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20th Century Chinese Han Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

A pair of miniature Chinese terracotta burial soldier figurines
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of intriguing vintage reproductions of Chinese terracotta burial soldiers in the style and
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Mid-Century Chinese Export Style Majolica Terracotta Table Fish Figurines - S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Chinese Export style decorative terracotta fish. They are a deep blue-green paint
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Majolica, Terracotta

Chinese Ming Dynasty Terracotta Official Statuette with Original Polychromy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A petite Chinese Ming Dynasty green glazed terracotta court official figurine from the 15th or 16th
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Terracotta Han Dynasty Farm with Pig, China, 200 BC
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Burial figurines of graceful dancers, mystical beasts, and everyday objects reveal both how people
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Terracotta

Chinese Han Dynasty Hand Painted Terracotta Hippopotamus on Custom Lucite Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Crafted in China during the prestigious Han dynasty, this small terracotta hippopotamus figurine showcases
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Terracotta

Chinese Terracotta Mingqi Guardian Spirit Tomb Figure Han Dynasty Attributed
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese terracotta Mingqi Zhenmushou guardian sculpture. Late Han/ Jin Dynasty (100 to 420 CE) A
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Set of Three Terracotta Chinese Burial Soldiers in the Manner of Qin Shi Huang
Located in New York, NY
figurines from Qin Shi Huang's (the first Emperor of China) from roughly 200 B.C. Discovered in 1974 by
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Qing Dynasty Pair of Glazed Terracotta Birds
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Chinese Qing dynasty pair of glazed terracotta birds figurines. Both with antiques Chinese
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Terracotta

Pair of Ming Dynasty Terracotta Tomb Dignitaries
Located in Dallas, TX
throughout the Ming. This Ming set of glazed figurines depicts an aspect of Chinese political and social life
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Yuan or Ming Dynasty Pottery Horse and Rider Wall Tile
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative terracotta roof and wall tiles remain to this day a central part of Chinese spiritual life, and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Horse And Rider
Located in Dallas, TX
Ca. 1368-1644 AD. Ming Dynasty. Ceramic Horse with Rider. An elegant ceramic figurine depicting a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Animal Sculptures

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Pottery

Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Horse And Rider
Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Horse And Rider
H 10.75 in W 8.75 in D 4.25 in
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Neoclassical Drawing, France, circa 1860
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Kinderhook, NY
functional pieces. Around 1850, the sculptor moved to England as a designer for Minton China Works, at Stoke
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Beaux Arts Drawings

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Classical Figural Drawing, France, circa 1860
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Kinderhook, NY
, the sculptor moved to England as a designer for Minton China Works, at Stoke-upon-Trent, as well as
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Drawings

A Pair of Ming Dynasty Terracotta Figurine Bookcase Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
With mounted chinese roof tiles as shades. These terracotta figurines retain their orginal
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Table Lamps

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Terracotta

Truly Exquisite and Important Pottery Cavalryman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, Shaanxi province, China * Note: Pottery Cavalryman of this type and style are most rare and examples
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

Han dynasty stick woman
Located in Schilde, BE
Stick man-Female, naked pottery figurine ("stick" man). Beautiful dark brown patina (all original
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

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Pottery

Royal Dolton Large Jardinière on Stand
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
terracotta with glazed details to the design of Tinworth. By this time Doulton was popular for stoneware
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Antique 19th Century British Planters and Jardinieres

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Porcelain

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Chinese Terracotta Figurines For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Chinese terracotta figurines is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique Chinese terracotta figurines was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, terracotta and pottery. Chinese terracotta figurines have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Chinese terracotta figurines bearing mid-century modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Eugenio Pattarino produced beautiful Chinese terracotta figurines that are worth considering.

How Much are Chinese Terracotta Figurines?

Prices for Chinese terracotta figurines can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Chinese terracotta figurines begin at $554 and can go as high as $93,750, while the average can fetch as much as $4,438.
Questions About Chinese Terracotta Figurines
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2020

    Chinese figurative sculptures vary widely depending on the medium and intended use. Ornate Buddhist figures assisted ritual meditation, wooden ancestor figures embodied the lingering spirit of a relative, ceramic mingqi burial figures accompanied one’s spirit in the afterlife, and decorative export sculptures presented an idealized version of Chinese culture and beauty.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One type of Chinese figurines that is quite popular is shekwan or mudware. These small handmade figurines are often called mudmen and are, not surprisingly, crafted out of mud. In the early 1950s, a new era of mudman figurines began but these are not made individually and by hand. On 1stDibs, find authentic shekwan pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Most figurines just need a light dusting every once in a while. For a deeper cleaning to remove residue (such as nicotine or adhesives), try soaking in warm soapy water and gently washing with a soft cloth.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Chinese figurines come in all shapes and sizes. Most figures measure between 4” and 18” tall, with some being as small as 1” in height or as large as 36” (or more) in height