Han Dynasty

Liu Ziyu was born in a family of carvers in Hebei province where people have been carving for generations since the Han Dynasty. His father and his elder brother were both famous loc...

Liu Ziyu was born in a family of carvers in Hebei province where people have been carving for generations since the Han Dynasty. His father and his elder brother were both famous loc...

Liu Ziyu was born in a family of carvers in Hebei province where people have been carving for generations since the Han Dynasty. His father and his elder brother were both famous loc...

Liu Ziyu was born in a family of carvers in Hebei province where people have been carving for generations since the Han Dynasty. His father and his elder brother were both famous loc...

Artist Statement “Historians believe that the Chinese first began making lanterns during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25–220 AD). In China, people decorate their houses, streets, and tow...

Popular for 400 years before Cao Pi of the Three-Kingdoms Period imposed a ban on such suits, Chinese aristocrats and emperors of the Han Dynasty were often buried in what were known...

The elegant form derives from the ancient Chinese suan tou ping, or garlic-head vase, a shape admired since the Han Dynasty and revived throughout the Ming and Qing periods.

A Chinese Song Dynasty carved lotus ding bowl, of gently rounded conical profile, resting on a short narrow foot and sweeping to an elegantly everted rim, glazed overall with a rich ...

From the controversial moment in 1995 when Ai Weiwei deliberately smashed a priceless Han Dynasty urn on camera, to the series where he hand-painted the iconic Coca-Cola logo onto an...

It is widely accepted that foo dogs were created sometime after real lions were presented to the Han Dynasty court (202 BCE-220 ACE). According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, ear...

, or Yuan Wei (??), was a dynasty founded by the Tuoba (Tabgach) clan of the Xianbei, which ruled northern China from 386-534 AD (de jure until 535), during the period of the Souther...

Flying two heavenly beings depicted in the stone. They are celestial beings called an Apsara. While having the same fragment and shape, another work our gallery uploaded exhibits sma...

This guardian figure represents a fusion of human and beast, a common motif symbolizing protection in Chinese lore. Crafted from pottery, the figure is a testament to the era's sculp...

The technique of "papier-maché" (mixture of papers and natural glues) is known in China as far back as 200 B.C. (Han dynasty), later spreading throughout the East; helmets, shields, ...

Instructed by her grandfather in her native country of Taiwan, she learned many of the various styles, including those of the Chin and Han dynasties, dating from the 3rd century B.C....

Instructed by her grandfather in her native country of Taiwan, she learned many of the various styles, including those of the Chin and Han dynasties, dating from the 3rd century B.C....

Instructed by her grandfather in her native country of Taiwan, she learned many of the various styles, including those of the Chin and Han dynasties, dating from the 3rd century B.C....

The small dots apparent on the surface of this stone stele are indicative of an oolitic silica structure or oolites formed in what is known as "Oolitic chert." The same phenomenon ca...

Instructed by her grandfather in her native country of Taiwan, she learned many of the various styles, including those of the Chin and Han dynasties, dating from the 3rd century B.C....

A rare and remarkable original Song (Sung) Dynasty (960 to 1279) dark turquoise blue glazed earthenware pottery joss stick incense holder. Likely Jun ware, Northern Song Dynasty (960...

The technique of "papier maché" (mixture of paper and natural glues) is known in China since 200 B.C. (Han dynasty), spreading then all over the East; papier maché was used to build...

. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chinese Foo Dogs Foo dogs, also known as Shishi, first appeared in China during the Han...

An important mythical figure in Chinese culture for thousands of years, documented back to at least the Han dynasty (206 BC–220 AD). Known as the earth, sea and air variation of the ...

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Since the Han Dynasty, it was customary to bury terracotta miniatures of everyday objects with the deceased.

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Please also consider Avantique’s antique and ancient Asian Art Collection of Han Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, Qing, and Republic period items to complete your home and office...

A Chinese, ink on paper artwork after the Tang Dynasty original by Han Gan (c.715-781), dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.

The Ming period or Great Ming Period is the last Han ruled dynasty in Chinese history. Considers a high mark culturally and influenced by great events at home and wider contact with ...

Zhongli Quan’s name means Zhongli of the Quan (Han) Dynasty Zhang Guolao – Zhang Guolao is known as the clown of the group as he rides his donkey backwards.

Overall, this work exemplifies the refined artistry of ancient bronze casting, combining graceful form, intricate ornamentation, and a commanding presence that conveys both strength ...

Each of the three drawers have four bronze Chinese characters drawer pulls which represent the Four Chinese Dynasty's - the Han, Song, Tang, and Ming. The piece sits on a parson base.

A twentieth century Han dynasty style bronze recumbent horse with three legs tucked under the body and head slightly turned.

A 19th century terracotta male figure modelled after the Han dynasty figures dating 206 BC-220 AD. Beautifully rendered with downcast eyes and soft colors.

A set of beautiful terracotta court ladies in the Han dynasty style. Featured are governesses whose jobs are to train the ladies of the house all manners and etiquette, as well as th...