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5 Chinese Shiwan Ceramic Polychrome Mudmen Figurines Statues 10"
5 Chinese Shiwan Ceramic Polychrome Mudmen Figurines Statues 10"

5 Chinese Shiwan Ceramic Polychrome Mudmen Figurines Statues 10"

Located in Dayton, OH

Set of 5 vintage 20th century Chinese ceramic "mud man" figurines. Wise looking men with long white hair, dressed in yellow, green, and blue glazed robes and hats, holding a variety ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Polychrome wooden statue depicting Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ming, 16th century
Polychrome wooden statue depicting Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ming, 16th century

Polychrome wooden statue depicting Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ming, 16th century

Located in Milano, IT

In a realm where time stands still, there exists a 16th-century masterpiece, a sculpture of unparalleled beauty that transports you to the heart of the Ming dynasty. Here, in a place...

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Wood Statues of Bodhisattva Buddhism Art
Pair of Chinese Wood Statues of Bodhisattva Buddhism Art

Pair of Chinese Wood Statues of Bodhisattva Buddhism Art

Located in Atlanta, GA

The carved surface was painted in polychrome. Their facial expression is full of calmness and compassion.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Vintage Tibetan or Thailand Polychromed and Giltwood Mandalay Statue
Carved Vintage Tibetan or Thailand Polychromed and Giltwood Mandalay Statue

Carved Vintage Tibetan or Thailand Polychromed and Giltwood Mandalay Statue

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This carved vintage Mandalay statue is a striking example of Southeast Asian artistry, likely originating from Tibet or Thailand. Crafted from solid giltwood and richly decorated wit...

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Vintage 1940s Asian Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

18th Century Polychrome Wood Statue of A Mongo Warrior Guard Ming Dynasty
18th Century Polychrome Wood Statue of A Mongo Warrior Guard Ming Dynasty

18th Century Polychrome Wood Statue of A Mongo Warrior Guard Ming Dynasty

Located in Somis, CA

A fantastic Ming dynasty polychrome wood statue of a Mongo warrior, standing firm and commanding, with large, alert, bulging eyes, a broad nose and mouth—facial features of the north...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Ming Dynasty Terracotta Green Glazed Tomb Statue, China
Ming Dynasty Terracotta Green Glazed Tomb Statue, China

Ming Dynasty Terracotta Green Glazed Tomb Statue, China

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H 20.08 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in

Ming Dynasty Terracotta Green Glazed Tomb Statue, China

Located in Basel, BS

A fine green-glazed Chinese Ming Dynasty earthenware figure, depicting a official. The statue has been styled in long, flowing robes, colored in a vivid green. Additional features ha...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Ming Dynasty, Pair of Green Glazed Terracotta Tomb Statues, China
Ming Dynasty, Pair of Green Glazed Terracotta Tomb Statues, China

Ming Dynasty, Pair of Green Glazed Terracotta Tomb Statues, China

Located in Basel, BS

Pair of Chinese green glazed pottery statues, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Comprising two male attendants, wearing long robes and hats, standing on square stepped bases. Glazed and pai...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Pottery Tomb Statue "Official", China 1368-1644
Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Pottery Tomb Statue "Official", China 1368-1644

Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Pottery Tomb Statue "Official", China 1368-1644

Located in Basel, BS

A fine green-glazed Chinese Ming Dynasty earthenware figure, depicting a official. The statue has been styled in long, flowing robes, colored in a vivid green. Additional features ha...

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Terracotta

19th century Decorated Terracotta China Man Statue
19th century Decorated Terracotta China Man Statue

19th century Decorated Terracotta China Man Statue

Unavailable

H 22 in W 10.25 in D 6.25 in

19th century Decorated Terracotta China Man Statue

By Ferdinand Gerbing

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A 19th century decorated terracotta chinaman, retaining its original colourful polychrome decoration; his traditional oriental costume with straw coollie hat and robe finely decorate...

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Antique 1880s Austrian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Teracotta Tomb Statue of a Woman, China
Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Teracotta Tomb Statue of a Woman, China

Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Teracotta Tomb Statue of a Woman, China

Located in Basel, BS

A fine green-glazed Chinese Ming Dynasty earthenware figure. In form of a female funeral guide, glazed and painted in green, yellow, red and black It has been styled in long, flowing...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Terracotta

Ming Dynasty Terracotta Green Glazed Tomb Statue, Knight/Horse, China 1368 -1644
Ming Dynasty Terracotta Green Glazed Tomb Statue, Knight/Horse, China 1368 -1644

Ming Dynasty Terracotta Green Glazed Tomb Statue, Knight/Horse, China 1368 -1644

Located in Basel, BS

A fine green-glazed Chinese Ming Dynasty earthenware figure, depicting a knight or officer at horse. The statue has been styled in a war lord robe, with very detailed elements partly...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Ming Dynasty Terracotta Tomb Statue Depictinmg a Seated Scholar
Ming Dynasty Terracotta Tomb Statue Depictinmg a Seated Scholar

Ming Dynasty Terracotta Tomb Statue Depictinmg a Seated Scholar

Located in Basel, BS

Ming Dynasty tomb statue depicting a seated Scholar. Terracotta glazed and painted in green, yellow, red and black. Measure: height 19.5 cm.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese seated Kwan Yin
Chinese seated Kwan Yin

Chinese seated Kwan Yin

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H 40 in W 20 in D 14 in

Chinese seated Kwan Yin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chinese Polychrome carved wood seated kwan yin

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Statues

Materials

Wood

Ming Dynasty Tomb Figures
Ming Dynasty Tomb Figures

Ming Dynasty Tomb Figures

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of 25 tomb figures representing court officials, entertainers, and attendants from the Ming Dynasty carved of wood with significant traces of original polychrome. Tomb figures w...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Statues

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand
Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand

Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand Beautiful polychrome painted wood hand carving features a man on horseback.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Polychrome Wooden Horse Sculpture Statue
Vintage Chinese Polychrome Wooden Horse Sculpture Statue

Vintage Chinese Polychrome Wooden Horse Sculpture Statue

Located in Dayton, OH

A large and beautiful carved polychrome seated horse sculpture. Hand painted with a rustic red, blue and green patina. The horse is mounted to a wider plinth base. Dimensions: 28...

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20th Century Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Paint

Chinese Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse and Rider Statue Sculpture
Chinese Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse and Rider Statue Sculpture

Chinese Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse and Rider Statue Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Chinese Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse and Rider Statue Sculpture.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Tall Gold Gilt Polychrome Wood Standing Statue of Buddha
Tall Gold Gilt Polychrome Wood Standing Statue of Buddha

Tall Gold Gilt Polychrome Wood Standing Statue of Buddha

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant and tall standing gold gilt Buddha sculpture.

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Vintage 1950s Asian Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Meditation Buddha Carved Statue
19th Century Chinese Meditation Buddha Carved Statue

19th Century Chinese Meditation Buddha Carved Statue

Located in Forney, TX

Born in the 19th century, the Buddha statue depicted seated with both hands in the lap, face up, legs crossed in lotus pose, retaining remnants of original polychrome pigments, nicel...

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Paint

Taoist dignitary statue or ancestor reliquary - lacquered wood - China Qing 18th
Taoist dignitary statue or ancestor reliquary - lacquered wood - China Qing 18th

Taoist dignitary statue or ancestor reliquary - lacquered wood - China Qing 18th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very beautiful Taoist statue in polychrome and gold lacquered wood. It is carved from solid wood, with hand-painted details and embossed ornaments on the clothing.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Plaster Tang Style Horse
Vintage Chinese Plaster Tang Style Horse

Vintage Chinese Plaster Tang Style Horse

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H 23.25 in W 29 in D 9 in

Vintage Chinese Plaster Tang Style Horse

Located in Houston, TX

1960s Chinese Tang style polychrome pottery horse statue.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

19th Century 40" Chinese Polychromed Statue or Guanyin or Buddha
19th Century 40" Chinese Polychromed Statue or Guanyin or Buddha

19th Century 40" Chinese Polychromed Statue or Guanyin or Buddha

Located in Dallas, TX

18/19th century Chinese polychromed statue or Guanyin or Siddhārtha Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha.

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Polychromed Carved Buddha Statue
18th Century Polychromed Carved Buddha Statue

18th Century Polychromed Carved Buddha Statue

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H 14.3 in W 8.25 in D 7 in

18th Century Polychromed Carved Buddha Statue

Located in Dallas, TX

Qing dynasty carved polychromed wooden statue. Possibly a Chinese Emperor; This seated figure is intricately painted in cobalt blue and oxblood reds as only a Emperor’s robe and hat ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

17th-18th Century Polychromed Carved Buddha Statue
17th-18th Century Polychromed Carved Buddha Statue

17th-18th Century Polychromed Carved Buddha Statue

Located in Dallas, TX

Early Qing dynasty carved polychromed wooden statue. Possibly a Chinese Emperor; This seated figure is intricately painted in cobalt blue and oxblood reds as only a Emperor’s robe an...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare Marble Buddha Statue
Rare Marble Buddha Statue

Rare Marble Buddha Statue

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H 20 in W 14 in D 6 in

Rare Marble Buddha Statue

Located in Sarasota, FL

Rare Chinese Gilt & Polychrome Marble Votive Statue of Buddha, hand carved marble from one piece depecting a sitting Buddha figure on a lotus blossom base wearing a brocade robe hold...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Statues

Superb Pair of Antique Chinese Foo Dogs
Superb Pair of Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

Superb Pair of Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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H 25 in W 13 in D 13 in

Superb Pair of Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in Southfield, MI

Fantastic pair of circa 1860 provencial Qing Dynasty foo dogs rendered in polychrome hand carved sesham wood in hues of cinnabar, black, and traces of parcel gilt. Openwork design wi...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Statues

Guanyin Sculpture
Guanyin Sculpture

Guanyin Sculpture

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H 41 in W 18 in D 12 in

Guanyin Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand Carved Guanyin ( Bodisattva )Sculpture. Wood with Gesso and Polychrome. A Beautiful Decorative Object.

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20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Pekingese Dog
Carved Wood Pekingese Dog

Carved Wood Pekingese Dog

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H 18 in W 18 in D 12 in

Carved Wood Pekingese Dog

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pekingese were regarded as manifestation of the legendary Foo Dog that drove away spirits. They were venerated as semi-divine by the Chinese. Commoners had to bow to them,you were ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Wood

Monumental Mid-20th Century Glazed Ceramic Quan Yin Astride a Foo Dog
Monumental Mid-20th Century Glazed Ceramic Quan Yin Astride a Foo Dog

Monumental Mid-20th Century Glazed Ceramic Quan Yin Astride a Foo Dog

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A large and impressive mid-20th century Chinese glazed ceramic polychrome decorated statue of Quan Yin perched upon a foo dog.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Statues

Quan Yin Statue
Quan Yin Statue

Quan Yin Statue

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H 40 in D 10 in

Quan Yin Statue

Located in Hudson, NY

Carved wood and polychrome statue of Quan Yin.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Large Polychrome Chinese Foo Dog Statues, Pair
19th Century Large Polychrome Chinese Foo Dog Statues, Pair

19th Century Large Polychrome Chinese Foo Dog Statues, Pair

Located in Richmond, VA

Incredibly detailed pair of brightly colored antique Chinese foo dog statues, late 19th century. Each features a gorgeous polychrome glaze in shades of warm umber, Chinese red, emera...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Polychrome Chinoiserie Emperor Statues, Pair
Polychrome Chinoiserie Emperor Statues, Pair

Polychrome Chinoiserie Emperor Statues, Pair

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H 14.75 in W 4.75 in D 4 in

Polychrome Chinoiserie Emperor Statues, Pair

Located in Richmond, VA

Large-scale pair of ceramic polychrome Chinese emperor statues beautifully detailed and hand painted.

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Qing Dynasty Polychrome Hand-Carved Wooden Sage Statue, c. 1800
Chinese Qing Dynasty Polychrome Hand-Carved Wooden Sage Statue, c. 1800

Chinese Qing Dynasty Polychrome Hand-Carved Wooden Sage Statue, c. 1800

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Chinese Qing dynasty hand-carved wooden statue of a royal sage with original polychrome finish.

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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint, Wood

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Mid-Century French Patinated Bronze Horse Sculpture After Pierre Lenordez
Mid-Century French Patinated Bronze Horse Sculpture After Pierre Lenordez

Mid-Century French Patinated Bronze Horse Sculpture After Pierre Lenordez

By Pierre Lenordez

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate an office or study with this beautiful horse sculpture. Created in France circa 1950 and attributed to Pierre Lenordez, the composition depicts an elegant tethered Arabian s...

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Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested

Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested

Located in Austin, TX

A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century. The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse In Earthenware
China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse In Earthenware

China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse In Earthenware

$27,989Sale Price|30% Off

H 15.53 in W 13.52 in D 10.15 in

China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse In Earthenware

Located in Miami, FL

Exceedingly rare Chinese pottery caparisoned horse from the Northern Qi region. A beautiful sculptural piece, created in China during the Northern Qi dynasty period, between the 5...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Vintage Asian Patinated Tang Dynasty Horse
Vintage Asian Patinated Tang Dynasty Horse

Vintage Asian Patinated Tang Dynasty Horse

$1,250

H 10.5 in W 11.5 in D 5 in

Vintage Asian Patinated Tang Dynasty Horse

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A gorgeous vintage Asian Tang Dynasty horse. A beautiful, patinated green finish on a solid metal horse. Rests on a reclaimed wood plinth. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate

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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse in Earthenware
China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse in Earthenware

China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse in Earthenware

$26,495Sale Price|30% Off

H 17.1 in W 12.55 in D 9.44 in

China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse in Earthenware

Located in Miami, FL

Extremely rare Chinese pottery caparisoned horse from the Northern Qi region. A beautiful large sculptural piece, created in China during the Northern Qi dynasty period, between t...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware, Clay, Paint

Mid-19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Tang Dynasty Horse
Mid-19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Tang Dynasty Horse

Mid-19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Tang Dynasty Horse

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Mid-19th century carved and painted wooden Tang dynasty horse This is a superb piece of Chinese Folk Art, superbly carved in wood, in the classic statue of this famous creature in...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Large Chinese Tang Dynasty Style Sancai Glazed Pottery Horse, circa 1930
Large Chinese Tang Dynasty Style Sancai Glazed Pottery Horse, circa 1930

Large Chinese Tang Dynasty Style Sancai Glazed Pottery Horse, circa 1930

Located in Central England, GB

True in all its elements to the original examples which date from the early Chinese Tang period. The black glazed horse is naturalistically modelled. It stands on a rectangular base ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Sancai Glazed Tang Dynasty-Style Horse Figure
Chinese Sancai Glazed Tang Dynasty-Style Horse Figure

Chinese Sancai Glazed Tang Dynasty-Style Horse Figure

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style terra cotta figure of a horse commonly used as a tomb figure for wealthy burials in the 7-8th centuries, and crafted with its traditional tri-color...

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20th Century Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

20th Century Chinese Gilt carved Wooden Tang Horse Sculpture
20th Century Chinese Gilt carved Wooden Tang Horse Sculpture

20th Century Chinese Gilt carved Wooden Tang Horse Sculpture

Located in Pomona, CA

Chinese Gilt Polychrome Wooden Carved Tang Dynasty Style Horse Sculpture. Featured nicely hand carved and hand painted with gilt highlighted on the sculpture. From the pictures, yo...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Chinese Polychrome Statue For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese polychrome statue for your home. Each Chinese polychrome statue for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, ceramic and paint. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese polychrome statue — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Chinese polychrome statue, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. Ferdinand Gerbing each produced at least one beautiful Chinese polychrome statue that is worth considering.

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Prices for a Chinese polychrome statue can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $395 and can go as high as $6,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,075.