Tomb Guard
Chinese Stoneware Tomb Figure Han Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
). These pottery figures were used as part of tomb accouterment for the burial practice at the time after
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Eagle of the French National Guard
By Jean-Auguste Barre
Located in Paris, FR
Jean-Auguste Barre,
1811-1896, French
Eagle of the French National Guard, 1852
Marion Foundry
Category
Antique 1850s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Tomb Attendants with Zodiac Animals
Located in Dallas, TX
encourage the deities to guard and protect the tomb.
Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Art Deco Standing Cat Andirons
Located in Bellport, NY
A spectacular pair of Art Deco cat form andirons, standing as
though they are guarding the
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Vintage 1930s British Anglo-Japanese Andirons
Materials
Iron
Chinese Miniature Mingqi Skirted Table
Located in Chicago, IL
type of ancient Chinese burial good. Mingqi were placed in tombs to give the dead everything they’d
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Shizi Hong Ginger Jars
Located in Chicago, IL
lions are natural protectors. Sculptures of these fearsome animals have stood guard in front of imperial
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
usually guard the entrance to temples and tombs to anoint demons and other evil spirits. They are animals
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
protectors and are traditionally placed at the thresholds of sacred spaces, such as homes, temples, and tombs
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Carved Wood Depicting the Resurrection of Christ
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
were guarding the tomb (Matt 27, 62-66).
Christ is depicted standing, with the left leg out of the
Category
Antique 16th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Tang Dynasty Painted Terracotta Sculpture of a Lokapala
By Tang Dynasty
Located in Dallas, TX
Tang Dynasty terracotta Pottery Tomb figure of the Lokapala Warrier Deity. Figure molded wearing
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Griffin Fire Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
the lion and the vision of the soaring eagle. These creatures were often found guarding tombs or
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Flemish Embossed Wood Plaque of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Located in Guaynabo, PR
. There are three soldiers guarding the tomb below, one is frightening by the scene that he is watching
Category
Antique 17th Century Belgian Baroque Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Dublin, IE
, tombs and the homes of the elite, to stand guard and protect whilst also displaying wealth and power
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
lion dogs or foo dogs.
In Chinese culture, two lions are placed in front of a building to guard its
Category
Vintage 1940s Thai Bohemian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wool
Pillar of Absalom near Jerusalem: David Roberts' 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
group of four tombs outside the walls of the old city of Jerusalem. This tomb is known as the Pillar of
Category
1840s Realist Interior Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Figyure of Shar Pei Dog - TL Tested
Located in London, GB
in the afterlife. They were commonly placed in tombs as part of the burial rites, accompanying the
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Set of Carved Jade Enamel Coral Diamond and Gem Set Foo-Dog Boxes David Webb
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
, tombs and the homes of the elite, standing guard and displaying wealth and power. These exceptional
Category
Vintage 1970s More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade
Italy 1850 Florentine Damascene Stiletto Dagger in Iron Silver and Gold
Located in Miami, FL
octagonal combat shield and two carved chains, which hold the guard where the dagger goes.
The dagger
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Letter Openers
Materials
Gold, Silver, Steel, Iron
H 11.06 in W 2.36 in D 0.85 in
Pair of Egyptian Sphinxes in Rosso with Black, Wedgwood, circa 1820
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
of sacred places, such as temples and tombs.
The winged sphinx is a composite creature, blending
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
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H 10 in W 4 in D 8 in
Tang Dynasty Imposing Terracota Lokapala Standing in Menacing Pose - TL Tested
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
safeguards for Buddha and his temples guarding them from evil spirits. Chinese emperors and upper class were
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Tang Antiquities
H 35.5 in W 9.5 in D 10.5 in
Bradley & Hubbard Bookends-Ancient Greek Temple Columns & Arch
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Downingtown, PA
tomb contents of Tutankhamun in 1923.
Dimensions: 3 3/8 inches high x 4 3/4 inches wide x 1 1/4
Category
Early 20th Century American Craftsman Bookends
Materials
Iron
Chimera (Pixiu) Terracotta Mythological Being - Tang Dynasty, China '618-907 AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
).
It was believed that the ferociously devoted Pixiu would always and constantly guard its Master, even
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
harmful people that might be a threat. Used in imperial Chinese palaces and tombs, the lions subsequently
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
the first half of the 19th century and was primarily used for Tomb memorials, temples, and cemeteries
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Statues
Materials
Terracotta
H 24 in W 44.5 in D 21.5 in
Japanese Children with Tortoise
By Harry Humphrey Moore
Located in New York, NY
, tombs, gardens, merchants, children, and Geisha girls. Praised by fellow painters such as Thomas Eakins
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Interior of a Japanese House
By Harry Humphrey Moore
Located in New York, NY
, tombs, gardens, merchants, children, and Geisha girls. Praised by fellow painters such as Thomas Eakins
Category
Late 19th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Japanese Girl Promenading
By Harry Humphrey Moore
Located in New York, NY
, tombs, gardens, merchants, children, and Geisha girls. Praised by fellow painters such as Thomas Eakins
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Japanese Tea Garden
By Harry Humphrey Moore
Located in New York, NY
, tombs, gardens, merchants, children, and Geisha girls. Praised by fellow painters such as Thomas Eakins
Category
Late 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
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Pair of Very Refined Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardians, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of very refined standing pottery statue of guardians, dramatic facial expression, beautiful detail, early Tang dynasty 618-907, come with one Oxford authentication TL test cer...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
H 27 in W 12 in D 7 in
Chinoiserie Chinese Elm Wedding Opium Canopy Queen Bed Hand Carved Asian Design
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal vintage chinoiserie Chinese Wedding opium canopy bed comprised of Chinese elm and all-over hand carved Asian gilded designs. It will hold a queen size mattress and is made...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 99 in W 99 in D 71 in
Magnificent Court Attendants in Terracotta - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD TL
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A magnificent pair of male and female courtiers from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE) in excellent condition. They are wearing traditional Daopao robes in green and black garments wit...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
H 25.4 in W 8 in D 5 in
Chinese Ming Design Glazed Terracotta Tricolor Prancing Horse Sculpture on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming dynasty style glazed terracotta prancing horse figure from the 20th century with polychrome finish. Crafted in the Ming style, this small terracotta prancing horse att...
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
H 15 in W 13 in D 5 in
Larger Than Life Terracotta Buddha Bust of Guanyin, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Antwerp, BE
A massive larger than life terracotta buddha bust of Guan Yin,
China, early 20th century.
Broken and restored with wear and tear from enduring exposure to the elements.
Size: 75 cm h...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 14.57 in
Antinoo Head Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
Deftly handmade of gypsum rendered with the marbling technique, which dates back to Ancient Roman times especially typical of the Pompeian paintings, this sculpture depicts Antinoo, ...
Category
2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Drophead Dragonfly Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Gilt Bronze Jeweled Drophead Dragonfly Table Lamp, circa 1910.
At the turn of the century, Clara Driscoll, head of the women’s glass cutting depa...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné War Horse Sculptures on Mahogany Base - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné War Horse Sculptures on Mahogany Base - Pair
Exquisite Set of 2 vintage Chinese Cloisonne' war horse sculptures on mahogany bases. Each horse sculpture is...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Plate with Horse
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Plate with Horse by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring motifs ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Han Dynasty Glazed Hill Jar
Located in Dallas, TX
Han earthenware celedon glazed hill jar
The hill jar represents the five sacred mountains which is the path between the earth and Paradise. The mountains are filled with animals tha...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Jars
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Ming Dynasty Antique Sancai Glazed Attendants Tomb Figure Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of large antique Chinese polychrome ceramic attendants, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
Outstanding 500+ year old Sancai glazed earthenware pottery tomb figures, exceptionally exec...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Agate Grand Tour Obelisks
Located in New Orleans, LA
These impressive Egyptian Revival obelisks are crafted of dynamically patterned agate. The rare 19th-century models were almost certainly made in Italy during the height of the Grand...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate
Procession, China, Ming Dynasty
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A set of figurative sculptures, ceramic in greens and browns by an unknown Chinese artist. The piece is from the Ming Dynasty and is unsigned.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Ming Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Colonial Silver VOC 'East-India Company' Ingot
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A silver 'V.O.C. AMSTERDAM' ingot
circa 1738, with monogram and the assay mark of the Amsterdam Grill family
With V.O.C. monogram and the A for Amsterdam.
L. approx. 15.5 cm
W...
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tang Dynasty Large And Important Pottery Horse TL Tested
Located in Dallas, TX
Large And Important Tang Dynasty (618-907AD) Pottery Horse TL Tested. China.
Ca. 618-907 AD A beautiful pottery figure of a horse. The animal is shown in a standing pose on an integ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Tang Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
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Guardians of Yin and Yang
By Jaeok Lee
Located in Boston, MA
like tomb guards, fertility and protection guards. I am drawn to their simple yet powerful presence. I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Alabaster Group of Christ’s Tomb
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
guards, illustrated in this alabaster group, appear in one of the earliest depictions of the scene, an
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Mermaid Guardians of the Ming Dynasty Pearls Pendant by John Landrum Bryant
By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant
Located in New York, NY
guard rare four hundred-year-old freshwater pearls recovered from a Ming Dynasty tomb where they had
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Platinum
A Set of 12 Green Glazed Pottery Figures of Attendants and Musicians
Located in New York, NY
Tang dynasty there was a steady diminution of the production of tomb wares. A subtle cultural shift
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Empire Ormolu, Patinated Bronze Five Light Candelabra
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in London, Middlesex
. Its original function was to guard temples and tombs. The Egyptian sphinx, with characteristic head
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Studio Greytak 'Loop' Moving Sculpture with Yule Marble, Bronze & Black Amethyst
By Studio Greytak
Located in Missoula, MT
onto the gem, wrapped it in baboon’s hair or swallow’s feather, and wore it round their necks to guard
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculpt...
Materials
Amethyst, Marble, Bronze
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 10 in
Nita K Sunderland "Tomb Figure" Bronze Sculpture
By Nita K. Sunderland 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast bronze sculpture on walnut base by Peoria, IL artist Nita K Sunderland. Titled "Tomb Figure
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Nita K Sunderland Abstract Seated Figure Sculptures
By Nita K. Sunderland 1
Located in Chicago, IL
figures on the tombs of royal and noble personages. Her sculpture figures are faceless or masked
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Abstract Reclining Female Marble Sculpture by Nita K Sunderland
By Nita K. Sunderland 1
Located in Chicago, IL
caryatids and helmeted figures and in her native England she discovered medieval effigy figures on the tombs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
Located in Dayton, OH
flanking the entrances and gates to palaces, official buildings, temples, homes, and even tombs. These
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
H 44 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Horse & Archer Rider, 618 AD
Located in London, GB
another.
Similar equestrian figures have been found in the tomb of General Anpu, Luoyang, dated to 709
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
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H 16 in W 15 in D 5.5 in
Ancient Chinese Pair of Cobalt Blue Glazed Attendants Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
guard the tomb.
This scarce kind of collection is infrequently found in wealthy tombs of the elite
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
H 12.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Ancient Chinese Cobalt Blue Glazed Attendant, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
important tomb which deserved highest quality pottery representations.
These figures are extremely
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Tea Attendant Hand Glazed, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
the gods to visit and to guard the tomb.
This example is infrequently found in wealthy tombs of the
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Processional Figures Palanquin Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
arrangement would encourage the gods to visit and to guard the tomb.
This scarce kind of complete
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ming Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 8 in W 4 in D 3 in
Important Ancient Chinese Four Women Cobalt Blue Glazed Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
to visit and to guard the tomb.
This scarce kind of collection is infrequently found in wealthy
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 12.5 in W 5 in D 4 in
Important Ancient Chinese Pair Tall 32" Male and Female Attendants, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
visit and to guard the tomb.
This scarce kind of collection is infrequently found in wealthy tombs of
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Collection, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
the gods to visit and to guard the tomb.
Dimension: eight inches tall
Condition: Handmade and hand
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Marble Sculpture “Bust of Cleopatra” by Aristide Petrilli
By Aristide Petrilli
Located in Shippensburg, PA
to her tomb where she was surrounded by her vast treasure, sending word to Marc Antony that she died
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Busts
Materials
Marble
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rabbit, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
arrangement would encourage the god to time to guard the tomb.
Twelve (12) Zodiacs are: rat, ox, tiger
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
H 8 in W 3 in D 3 in
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rabbit, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
encourage the god to time to guard the tomb.
12 zodiacs are: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 8 in W 3 in D 3 in
Midcentury Oil on Paper Mural of a Jazz Scene by Lester O. Schwartz.
By L. Schwartz
Located in New York, NY
the risen Christ above a modern tomb with two American soldiers guarding the tomb holding an American
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper, Masonite
Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure With " SHEEP" , Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
. People hoped that such an arrangement would encourage the god to time to guard the tomb.
Twelve zodiacs
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Ming Zodiac Complete Collection Sculptures, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
guard the tomb.
Size: 9 inches tall
Condition: Superb, all figures are intact with finely preserved
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
18th Century Grand Tour Roman Sarcophagus
Located in New Orleans, LA
’ feet flank either side. Each stands guard with resplendent wingspan, hindquarters and curling tails
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Vases
Materials
Marble
PORTRAIT of Captain Cecil Alfred Tufton Otway (1845-1884) c.1877 Signed
By Margaret Thomas
Located in London, GB
uniform of the Life Guards – a scarlet tunic, a metal cuirass and a matching helmet with a white plume
Category
19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 59.26 in W 47.45 in D 3.15 in
LOVE IS IN THE AIR, Signed Authenticated Contemporary British Screenprint 34/500
By Banksy
Located in New York, NY
"Tomb Raider." During the time there a dear friend and colleague of the consignor were fascinated by a
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
Caracalla, An 18th Century Drawing Attributed Drawing to Johan Tobias Sergel
Located in Stockholm, SE
and continued to work there. Among the monuments he created at this time are a tomb for Gustav Vasa
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
H 22.64 in W 19.3 in D 0.99 in
Long + Low Mid-Century Modern Styled Teak Credenza Media Stand
Located in Weehawken, NJ
and continued to work there. Among the monuments he created at this time are a tomb for Gustav Vasa
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Long + Low Mid-Century Modern Styled Teak Credenza Media Stand
Located in Weehawken, NJ
and continued to work there. Among the monuments he created at this time are a tomb for Gustav Vasa
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Sui, Tang Dynasty Pottery Tomb Guards
Located in Dallas, TX
paint. These tomb guards are wearing intricate military attire with chain mail vests and originally had
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Chinese Sancai Altar Fu Dogs, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
traditionally placed at the thresholds of sacred spaces, such as homes, temples, and tombs. These ceramic fu
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Important Ancient Chinese Trio Women Handmade Hand Glazed, Ming Dynsty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
the gods to visit and to guard the tomb.
This scarce kind of collection is infrequently found in
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Ancient Chinese Cobalt Blue Glazed Attendant, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
guard the tomb.
This scarce kind of sculpture is infrequently found in wealthy tombs of the elite and
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Ancient Chinese Trio Cobalt Blue Glazed Attendants Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
guard the tomb.
This scarce kind of collection is infrequently found in wealthy tombs of the elite and
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Chinese Antique Hand Carved Marble "Lokapala" Guardian Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
associated with a specific direction. The were originally found guarding ancient tombs.
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Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Statues
Materials
Marble
Important Ancient Chinese Trio Handmade Glazed Attendants Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
the gods to visit and to guard the tomb.
This scarce kind of collection is infrequently found in
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
H 12.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Complete Collection, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
encourage the gods to visit and to guard the tomb.
Dimension: eight inches tall
Condition: Handmade
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Paintings and Screens
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 8 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Complete Collection, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
to visit and to guard the tomb.
Dimension: eight inches tall
Condition: Handmade and hand glazed
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 8 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure With "PIG" , Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
arrangement would encourage the god to time to guard the tomb.
Twelve (12) Zodiacs are: rat, ox, tiger
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure with "Dog", Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
arrangement would encourage the god to time to guard the tomb.
Twelve (12) Zodiacs are: rat, ox, tiger
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Dog, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
arrangement would encourage the god to time to guard the tomb.
Twelve (12) Zodiacs are: rat, ox, tiger
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Horse, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
encourage the god to time to guard the tomb.
Twelve (12) Zodiacs are: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
H 8 in W 3 in D 3 in
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Snake, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
arrangement would encourage the god to time to guard the tomb.
Twelve (12) Zodiacs are: rat, ox, tiger
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
H 8 in W 3 in D 3 in
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Ox, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
arrangement would encourage the god to time to guard the tomb. Twelve (12) Zodiacs are: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Monkey, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
encourage the god to time to guard the tomb. Twelve (12) Zodiacs are: Rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Pottery
H 8 in W 3 in D 3 in
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rat, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
progress of time. People hoped that such an arrangement would encourage the god to time to guard the tomb
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Dragon, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
such an arrangement would encourage the god to time to guard the tomb.
Twelve (12) Zodiacs are: rat
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming More Asian Art, Objects an...
Materials
Pottery
H 8 in W 3 in D 3 in
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Sheep, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
arrangement would encourage the god to time to guard the tomb.
Twelve (12) Zodiacs are: rat, ox, tiger
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
H 8 in W 3 in D 3 in
Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rooster, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
such an arrangement would encourage the god to time to guard the tomb.
Twelve (12) Zodiacs are: rat
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Year of Sheep, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
hoped that such an arrangement would encourage the god to time to guard the tomb.
Twelve (12) Zodiacs
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Tang Dynasty Painted Terracotta Lokapala Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
, restrictions were placed on the number of objects that could be included in tombs, an amount determined by an
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Ming Zodiac Complete Collection Sculptures, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
such an arrangement would encourage gods to guard the tomb.
Size: 8 inches tall
Condition: Superb
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ming Zodiac Complete Collection Sculptures, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
. People hoped that such an arrangement would encourage gods to guard the tomb.
Size: 8 inches tall
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Important Ancient Chinese Ming Zodiac Complete Collection Sculptures, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
. People hoped that such an arrangement would encourage gods to guard the tomb.
Size: 9 inches tall
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
H 9 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Contemporary Red Gold Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Chinese mythology , guarding the four directions that date back to 5300 BC China. Each of these four
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases
Materials
Gold
The Citadel of Spice: Fort Hollandais on the Banda Islands, 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
guarding the nutmeg trading in the town of Naira. Other remnants of the Dutch colonial era, such as the
Category
Antique 1750s Prints
Materials
Paper
Guardians of Family
By Jaeok Lee
Located in Boston, MA
like tomb guards, fertility and protection guards. I am drawn to their simple yet powerful presence. I
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Guardians of Wisdom
By Jaeok Lee
Located in Boston, MA
like tomb guards, fertility and protection guards. I am drawn to their simple yet powerful presence. I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 20th Century Stone Lions
Located in London, GB
guard Pope Clement XIII's tomb. In very good condition. Fabulous detail and expression. Over the years
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Early 20th Century British Classical Roman Statues
Materials
Cast Stone
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