Chinese Animal Sculptures

Chinese elephant box ambitiously crafted in wicker with carved wood tusks, feet, and lid handle. From the noted Shanghai collection.

Mid century Chinese smiling camel caught in mid strut, ambitiously crafted in wicker with wood highlights. From the noted Shanghai Collection.

A Large Han Dynasty Terracotta sculpture of a Mythical Beast. Possibly a horned tiger but most probably a winged lion often seen in ancient jade sculptures. I cant emphasize how ra...

Han Dynasty life size Terracotta sculpture of a dog. Buried in a tomb for thousands of years; this mingqi companion has decided to come back and accompany the living. I’m actually taking a liking to this pup; most probably a fierce pit bull...

Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) Sancai glazed pottery horse The cream-glazed horse is naturalistically modelled standing on a rectangular base, with the mane, tail and hooves highlighted in amber glaze. The head is gracefully curved to the left, with a green and amber glazed saddle and blanket and foliate-shaped plaques detailed with moulded toads suspending from the trappings. Measures: Height: 14.24 Inches (36.2 cm) Width: 15.5 Inches (39.35 cm) Depth: 6 Inches (15.2 cm) Provenance: An English private collection, acquired in Hong Kong in the 1980s A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this item along with a lucite base. Condition; Excellent with one repair to right side saddle blanket. Some remaining frustrations throughout with areas of oxidation and a fine craquelure throughout. A formidable piece that presents beautifully. Notes: The present sancai horse...

Chinese wicker capybara box from the Shanghai collection with carved wood highlights and removable lid.

Stunning iron horse busts are heavy and substantial. The original design came from the ancient Han dynasty (206 BC -220 AD) when horses rose to be one of the most beloved animals. Th...