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Italian 18th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Statue of Two Eagles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Italian 18th century giltwood and polychrome statue of two eagles. The statue is raised by a most decorative polychrome ground and branch like designed base. Above are two...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
A Small Bronze Group of a Prancing Stag
Located in London, GB
A Small Bronze Group of a Prancing Stag
Bronze, gilt bronze
South Germany; Nuremberg or Augsburg
Late 17th Century / Circa 1620
SIZE: 12cm high - 4¾ ins high
This bronze group, mad...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles , Exceptional fine pair of Large French Retour D'egypt period terracotta lions, circa 1790-1810.
The French Egyptian Revival style or the retour d'Egypte refers to style that makes use of the motifs and imagery of ancient Egypt. By the end of the 18th century enthusiasm for ancient Egypt generated by Napoleon's unsuccessful conquest of Egypt and, in Britain, to Admiral Nelson's defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of the Nile in 1798. Napoleon took a scientific expedition with him to Egypt and this was the first time a major study of ancient Egypt was done. Publication of the expedition's work, the description de l'Égypte, began in 1809 and came out in a series though 1826 influencing a new way of life in France thru architecture and decorative arts. However, works of art, decorative arts, furniture and, in the field of architecture and garden follies, funerary monuments in the Egyptian style had appeared in scattered European settings from the time of the Renaissance.
The Egyptian Revival style came out in a few waves in France before Napoleon during the ancient Régime Egyptian motifs were mixed with the neoclassical-Louis XVI style in architecture, furniture and decorative arts. A big surge hit France around 1798 during Napoleons Egyptian expedition. This was the first major Egyptian Revival period as this was the first time in history that a major study on Egypt was done. French people became fascinated with the ancient Egyptian history, culture, architecture and furniture. Egyptian ornamentation like scarab beetles, sphinxes, winged lions and lotuses details were incorporated into Classical style furniture and decorative arts creating a style known as a hybrid neo-Egyptian.
The next wave was during the height of the French Romantic period 1820s-1850s. The Egyptian Revival emerged as a result of the famous archaeological digs of the first half of the 19th century and was primarily used for Tomb memorials, temples, and cemeteries and some decorative arts. This style is distinguished by its adaptation of Egyptian forms and motifs, sphinxes guarding buildings including lotus blossoms, Pharaoh's heads, the winged disk symbol of the sun God, as well as the use of bold bright colors.
At the end of the 19th century 1870s-1890s the Egyptian Revival styles were in vogue once more. At the Height of the Victorian period the Egyptian style was even more elaborate than before. Often incorporated with Neo-Greek & Renaissance Revival styles. Victorians were even more fascinated with these rare finds and incorporated their motifs into jewelry, furniture, glass and Art pottery. Heavily ornamented overstuffed furniture...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Wood carving of a saint (Peter)
Located in Bakewell, GB
Wood carving of a saint (Peter)with a lot of original paint and gilding size 70cms high 27 wide and 20deep
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Rhesus Monkey and child'
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, Rhesus Monkey and child, model 1464, circa 1750 .
Modelled by J.J. Kändler. Monkey, with outstretched hand holding fruit, and child chained ...
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German Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Miniature Cows Delftware Dutch Pieces Polychrome, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Unusual pair of two small Delft earthenware cows with enamel. They had rough life but still very nice.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: Europe...
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Dutch Delft Blue Cows 18th Century
By Delft
Located in Maidstone, GB
A rare pair of 18th Century Dutch Delft cows, blue and white, made in the De Twee Scheepjes (The Two Little Ships) factory, circa 1780.
24 cm (9 inches) lo...
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Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pop Art Cement Sculpture 'Gato con flores' by Argentine Author Edgardo Giménez
Located in North Miami, FL
Pop Art painted cement sculpture 'Gato con flores' by argentine author Edgardo Giménez
By: Edgardo Giménez
Material: cement, limestone, paint, enamel, clay, acrylic
Technique: molded, enameled, painted, hand-painted
Dimensions: 7 in x 6 in x 12.5 in
Date: mid-20th century, 1965
Style: Pop Art, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age
Place of origin: Argentina
This vibrant 1965 Pop Art cat...
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Argentine Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Cement, Enamel
Aztec Sculpture of a Spider Monkey with Pre-1970 UNESCO-Compliant Provenance
Located in Culver City, CA
Aztec Spider Monkey with Wind God Regalia
This sculpture portrays a spider monkey (Ateles geofroyi) wearing the regalia associated with the Aztec Wind God, Quetzalcoatl-Ehecatl. Th...
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Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Flemish Alabaster Sculpture Group of Three Lions Playing
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Alabaster group of three lions playing on a naturalistic base, raised on a gilt-edged plinth.
From England, Spain, and France, to the Low Countries, Germany, and Poland, alabaster w...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
massive rare south German lion bronze Door Knocker, 17th Century
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
very big and massive bronze door knocker, German or maybe Italian in origin, 16-17th century, amazing green original patina to the face, some scares and dings to the face which gives...
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German Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
The Biscuit 'Three Friends' Brush Rest c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
Modelled as a yellow bird, green deer, and yellow monkey grouped together on a brown-glazed stand. These brush rest with a bird, a monkey and a deer probably refers to the rebus 'may you receive high rank and emolument' or 'general long life, happiness and wealth'
Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period
Production Date : C 1725
Made in : Jingdezhen
Destination : Netherland
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
François Pompon. “Petit Grand-Duc”, bronze, 2006 print.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
François Pompon.
Atelier Valsuani, edited by.
Sculpture entitled “Petit Grand-Duc”. Bronze with brown patina, lost wax casting.
Stamp of the Foundry “cire perdue C. Valsuani” on th...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Regency Brass Deer - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous set of vintage Regency brass deer. A beautiful set of one buck and one doe. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Category
Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Two White Figure of Seated Hounds, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng reign
Located in seoul, KR
Fine porcelain figure of seated hounds. The mouth of the dog is open; the ears are flipped back; and there is a chain around the neck. The dog's bones are well depicted.
Period : Qi...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese "si-si" mask made in the middle to late Edo period.
(Japanese ``si-si'' is an imaginary animal that deifies a lion.)
It is thought that materials such as...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Amazing Italians Sculptures "Minotauro" 17th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of amazing Italians Minotauro Sculptures
Minotaur, large marble figure,
Italy, 17th century,
figure with a human body and the head of a bull, baroque style, white slightly sp...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Chinese Export Porcelain Models of White Doves
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Models of White Doves,
Circa 1780
The pair of Chinese Export white doves face each other. The figures, all in white, stand on a tree stump base, their eyes...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Buddhist Lions from the Kangxi Period
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of traditional Chinese Famille Verte male and female Buddhist lions belonging to the Kangxi period (1661-1722). Each stands on a plinth, one with its head to one side and having...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese lion sculpture , WEI DYNASTY PROBABLY
Located in Milano, IT
In the heart of an ancient empire, stands a sculpture of breathtaking power and majesty, probable Wei dynasty. A mighty beast, sculpted from the very essence of strength, is poised i...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Maya Bird Sello Stamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Stamps, or sellos, such as this one were common during the pre-Columbian period in Mesoamerica and most popular during the Formative Period that spanned the years between 1200-800 B....
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Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Pair of Antique Carved Stone Lions from Italy, Circa 1600
Located in Dallas, TX
These utterly captivating, hand-carved stone lions hail from Italy and date to circa 1600, possibly even earlier. Their regal couchant (lying down) posture adds an air of majestic charm to any setting. One lion gracefully rests its forepaws on a stone ball, while the other clutches a coat of arms shield. They are carved in the same stylistic manner as many of the medieval lions...
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Italian Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Antique 18th century Ceramic/Porcelain Pair of Cockfighting Roosters Paris 1780
Located in Doha, QA
One of the national symbols and emblems of France is the Coq Gaulois (the Gallic Rooster) and it was decorated French flags during the Revolution (1789-1799) .
It is the symbol of French people because of the play on words of the Latin Gallus meaning Gaul and Gallus meaning coq- Rooster.
This late 18th century ceramic...
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique 18-19th Century Wooden Horse
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Indian 18-19th century hand-carved wooden horse decorated with polychrome colors.
In original untouched condition with a beautiful age-related patina, showing the antique authentic...
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Indian Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Lion of Forge, Spain, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lion of Forge, Spain, 16th century
In forging, measurements: 10 x 17 x 5 cm
Good condition
Spanish private collection.
Category
Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
16th Century English Carved Limestone Lion Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An English hand carved limestone lion statue possibly dating from as early as the 16th century. Made at the hand of a talented artisan, the limestone is detailed with tooling and chisel marks made by the maker throughout, depicting a small lion in a 'sejant' seated position. Though weathered throughout the ages, this 400-500 year old carving has stood the test of time, with details of the lion’s mane, paws and face recognisable to this very day. An antique artefact...
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English Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
French Bronze Sculpture of Youth Wrangling a Horse by Guillaume Coustou
By Coustou
Located in Middleburg, VA
French Bronze Sculpture of Youth Wrangling a Horse by Guillaume Coustou (1677-1746). Best known for his monumental statues of horses, Coustou was the royal sculptor for Louis XIV an...
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French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Han Dynasty Horse Sculpture, 206BC- 209 AD
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Han Dynasty Horse Sculpture, 206BC- 209 AD
It is interetsing to note the position of the riders feet. They are gripping the shoulder of the horse. D...
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Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Han Dynasty Horse Sculpture, 206 BC- 209 AD
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Han Dynasty Horse Sculpture, 206 BC- 209 AD
It is interetsing to note the position of the riders feet. They are gripping the shoulder of the horse. ...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Gilt Bronze Lion on Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze lion on marble base. Antique chased gilt bronze recumbent lion on rare green speckled marble base. Italy, late 17th century.
Dimensions: Ov...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Japanese Elephant Kakiemon Style Sculpture, Edo/Meiji Period 18/19 C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The kakiemon-style elephant carrying a pagoda on its back, with polychrome enamel decoration. For a similar elephant see.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Regio...
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
2 Antique Chelsea Porcelain Staffordshire Miniature Confetti Spaniel Dog Anchor
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique Chelsea Porcelain miniature 18th century Staffordshire figurines in the shape of brown spotted King Charles Spaniels or poodles....
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Federal Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Early Qing Pair Blanc de Chine Porcelain Hawk Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made pair antique Chinese porcelain blanc de chine figures of hawks dating from the early qing period and from the 18th century, possibly from the Kangxi reign. The fig...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Lion Marble sculpture from the 17th century
Located in Milan, IT
XVII Century
Lion
Marble, 30 x 43 x 25
The object under consideration is configured as a marble sculpture referable to the 17th century, characterized by a strong, visceral langua...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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...
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Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, Ming Dynasty.
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions of extraordinary quality and casting. Procured from an important New York Collect...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Carved Wood Family Crests ''Out of a Ducal Coronet, Or, a Bear's Head Ppr."
Located in Dallas, TX
carved, painted, and gilded wood armorial crests / carvings, great faces, lots of personality, great teeth
''out of a ducal coronet or, a bear's head, ppr.''
perhaps having to do w...
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English Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Manteña Chair of Power Cachique of Prehispanic Ecuador 900 AD
Located in Madrid, ES
MANTEÑA CHAIR OF POWER CACHIQUE OF PREHISPANIC ECUADOR
The chair has been carved from a block of
detrital sedimentary rock, in which fossil remains can be seen. It is a calcarenite o...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chinese Ming Dynasty 17th Century Hand Carved Stone Monkey Temple Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period hand carved stone monkey temple sculpture from the 17th century, depicted seated and holding a round stone disc above its head. Created in China during the Ming Dynasty period which spanned from 1368 to 1644, this hand carved stone sculpture...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Antique 17-18th Century Carved Sandstone Sculpture of Frog
Located in Kastrup, DK
300-400 old Burmese carved sandstone sculpture depicting a frog.
From pagoda / temple in Burma, 17-18th century.
From the estate of a Danish collector.
Untouched and in origi...
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Clara, Porcelain Figure of a Rhinocerous, 18th Century Original Model, New
By Edouard Verschaffelt
Located in München, DE
An inspiration for artists, musicians and poets since the 18th Century: the armored rhinoceros Clara remains the topic of conversation and at the center of attention.
Clara is an ice...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Double Romanesque Capital, France, 13th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Double romanesque capital decorated with two fantastic animals
France, 13th century
Measures: 26,5 x 38,5 x 14,5 cm.
This rare double cap...
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French Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Italian 18th C Grand Tour Roman Bronze Bust of a Horse, Specimen Marble Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian 18th C Grand Tour Roman Bronze Bust of a Horse, Specimen Marble Base
Italy, Later 18th Century
A Italian 18th Century Grand Tour Roman Bronze Bust of a Horse, displayed on ...
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Italian Grand Tour Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Sacred Cow Sculpture in Carved Sandstone from Hindu Temple
Located in Kastrup, DK
17-18h century sandstone sculpture depicting a hindu sacred cow.
From hindu temple in India or Burma.
In untouched and in original condition.
India or Burma, 1600-1700.
Category
Indian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Majolica Hen Sculpture, White, Brown and Green Color, France 18th Cetury
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Magnificent Majolica, with splendid brown and green-white colors. This sculpture was made in the 18th Century in France.
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Majolica
18th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Bird Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century hand carved wooden bird sculpture.
Category
Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Edo Period Bronze Eagle
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Beautiful bronze eagle from the edo period, hand carved.
Category
Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Griffin Head, Italy, 16th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Griffin head
Italy, 16th century
On a modern metal stand
Measures: 20 x 29 x 21 cm (without the stand)
The griffin is a legendary creature with the body of a lion, the head an...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Porcelain Meissen Cockatoo
Located in Lisboa, PT
Porcelain Meissen cockatoo from 18th century.
The Meissen porcelain factory has gained a reputation for its production of exquisite, high-quality por...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Terracotta Lion Statues, 18th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Resting on pedestals, this pair of terracotta lions was made in the 18th century.
These terracotta lions are based on ancient iconography a...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Dragon "Mythical Beast" Sandstone Relief
Located in Kastrup, DK
400 - 600 Year old charming and artistic sandstone relief. Dragon "mythical beast" which is a symbol of wisdom.
From Buddha temple in Arakan, Burma....
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
12th Century Italian Roman Marble Lion
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Romanesque 12th century marble recumbent lion
12th century Italian roman marble lion
with a stylized mane and tail wrapped around its body a...
Category
Italian Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Lion Garden Statue from Europe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European carved stone lion garden statue from the 18th century. This antique sculpture from Europe has been hand-carved in the image of a m...
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Large Wood Netsuke of a Shishi
Located in Milano, IT
Large wood netsuke of a shishi
Kyoto school, 18th/19th century
Height: 5.7cm
The large netsuke with a very nice patina, showing the mythical creatu...
Category
Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture depicting a male placing his paw atop a ball. Created in Ch...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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...
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Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Gothic Lion XIV Century in Stone
Located in Madrid, ES
Gothic Lion XIV century in stone.
16th Century stone carved lion. He has a lot of wear from time but looks better in person than on the photos. Measures: ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
French Limestone Lion Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
These 17th century French limestone lion sculptures are crafted from the highest grade natural limestone for unparalleled quality and durability. The intricate details, hand-carved p...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone