Northern Wei Dynasty

The north of China was eventually united by nomadic Tuoba invaders who founded the Northern Wei dynasty (386–534) and established a measure of stability.

A pair of pottery figures representing court officials from the Northern Wei period of China, retaining traces of their original painted patina. The figures are rendered in a stylize...

Acquired from a prominent estate in Connecticut, these antique Chinese clay houses dated back from the Northern Wei Dynasty, approx. 520AD.

An interesting and unusual ancient Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty ceramic brick carved and hand painted with a figure of Guanyin dating between 386 and 581AD.

A Limestone Head of Buddha with remains of the fragment of the shoulder from Northern Wei Dynasty China (386 to 534 CE). It features a historical Buddhism iconography including the e...

A magnificent and rare painted pottery model of a caparisoned horse, Northern Wei Dynasty (386 to 534), 5th-6th century, China.

C. 386-534 AD. Northern Wei Dynasty. A pre Tang Dynasty Terrecotta brick featuring four painted Buddhas within an arched recess.

C. 386-534 AD. Northern Wei Dynasty. A interim Han-Tang Dynasty terrecotta painted brick featuring a reclining Buddha figure placed within a rectangular recess.

The Tuoba, a powerful Xianbei clan, founded the Northern Wei Dynasty in 386 AD. The short lived, yet highly prolific Northern Qi Dynasty (550 to 577) was the direct successor to the ...

The north of China was eventually united by nomadic Tuoba invaders who founded the Northern Wei dynasty (386–534) and established a measure of stability.

The inclusion of fantastic animal guardians as part of the retinue of tomb figures began in the Northern Wei dynasty (A.D. 386–534) and continued into the Tang dynasty.

Important and rare polychrome terracotta group representing an ox pulling a cart. Note, invisible professional restoration on the terrace. Otherwise sculpture in very good condition,...

Northern Wei dynasty ( 386-534) Measure: Length 28 cm., height 35 cm.

This very special piece depicts Buddha in the ancient Northern Wei style. Northern Wei dynasty (386 AD - 534 AD) is one of the most prosperous and civilized eras in Chinese history.

Elegant Standing Court Dignitary with joined hands in blue robes and a bird headdress. Polychrome Traces. When China was unified again, first briefly under the Sui and then under t...

19th century Chinese carved figure. While this sculpture may be small it isn't lacking in its attention to detail. Across the chest of the figure you cans see two overlapping carved...

This elegant Chinese terracotta sculpture, crafted in the 20th century, portrays a graceful court lady, a timeless symbol of refinement and cultural heritage. Its detailed craftsmans...

A charming Han Dynasty pottery figure, capturing a moment of joyous dance. Dressed in vibrant orange and pastel hues, the figure’s expressive face and fluid movements convey a sense ...

Right arm raised and both hands pierced and held in a fist, also wearing layered armor with epaulets at the shoulders, extensive pigment remaining. TL testing was not conducted due t...

Eastern Wei Soldier 9.5h An unglazed figure of a soldier. This figure sits on a base which measures 1h x 3.25d x 3.75w (inches). Red Pottery Origin: Hebei Period: 534 - 549.  

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 full face with plump che...