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Place of Origin: Chinese
Mid-Century Modern Chinese Brown Glazed Lion Figurine
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Nice anatomy in high gloss brown glaze. Detailed lion mane, face with good proportions. The lustrous brown glaze adorning the surface adds depth and character, reflecting the play of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Asian Monumental Cloisonné Enameled Horses - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introduce a touch of majestic allure to your space with our Vintage Asian Monumental Cloisonné Enameled Horses - A Pair. Crafted with intricate artistry and timeless elegance, these ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vibrantly Colored Chinese Ceramic Roosters
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vibrantly Colored Chinese Ceramic Roosters. Crowing roosters perched on a log in very colorful plumage of yellow, green and purple.
Category
1920s Vintage Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners.
Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo dogs, one male and one female which were thought to protect the home from harmful spiritual influences and harmful people that might be a threat.
The Foo Dogs...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Shanghai Wicker Dog Basket or Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming mid century lidded dog box ambitiously handcrafted in wicker and wood with an uncanny essence of dog. From the famed Shanghai Collection.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wicker
Chinese Ming Dynasty Silver Nine Phoenix Coronet Crown, 16th/17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An amazing and rare Chinese silver Nine Phoenix Coronet or Crown, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), late 16th to early 17th century, China.
A delicate and...
Category
Early 17th Century Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Gold
Pair Chinese Robins Egg Glazed Porcelain Parrots, Early 20th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of Chinese export porcelain models of parrots featuring a fantastic robins egg and lavender glaze, early 20th century, China.
The parrots are portrayed standing upri...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Carved and Painted Horn Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese vintage carved and painted horn eagles or hawks with an alluring, stylized interpretation of these majestic birds of prey.
Category
20th Century Folk Art Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Horn
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
17th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Heavy Hand Carved Rose Quartz Large Owl Sculpture/Figurine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a very detailed hand carved rose quartz heavy owl sculpture/figurine. It depicts different shades of pink. It is standing over what appears to be a branch of Cercis tree surr...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rose Quartz
A Vibrant Pair of Tang Dynasty Style Hand Painted & Hand Carved Chinese Horses
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Vibrant Pair of Tang Dynasty Style Hand Painted & Hand Carved Chinese Horses - priced as a pair
Decorative wooden horses that would suitably adorn a shelf, a large desk, or plint...
Category
20th Century Tang Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Han Dynasty pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of Ex Sotheby’s painted Polychrome equestrian horse and riders made from gray pottery, presents beautifully and guaranteed authentic with provenance and COA.
Measures: Height 11.5 inches and width 11 inches
Condition: Possible professional restorations but not detectable.
Provenance: Sotheby’s London. 16th November, 1999. Lot 12 (2 of 4 horsed in that lot)
Sotheby’s New York, NY September 14, 2019.
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The importance of the horse in the history and culture of China can be viewed, in part, through the artistic legacy of this great civilization. In sculpture, painting, and literature, horses were glorified and revered. Horses were believed to be related to mythological dragons, reflecting their sacred status within society. During the unification of China under the Han Dynasty, bands of mounted nomadic warriors from the north threatened the country. In order to thwart their attacks, the Chinese sought to import stronger, faster steeds from Central Asia (as opposed to the Mongol ponies used by the invaders), eventually leading to the creation of the Silk Road. This small sculpture of a mounted soldier reveals the crucial military role of the horse. When compared to the diminutive stature of the rider, the importance of the horse becomes readily apparent. This creature provided security and strength, allowing the empire to secure its borders and expand its influences across Central Asia. The magnificent regalia of the horse, including a brilliantly painted saddle in red and green/gold, reflect the respect this animal received. The warrior as well is gorgeously decorated with a painted red tunic and gray chest...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Antique Chinese Hand Carved White Jade Birds, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique hand carved white jade bird figures
China, Early 20th Century
Each measures: 5.38"W x 1.25"D x 3.5"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Carved Wood and Parcel Gilt Swans
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of 19th century Chinese swan garnitures or sculptures hand carved in hardwood with an ebonized and gilt finish.
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Stack of Frogs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical Chinese sculpture or figure crafted in terracotta and hand decorated with a thick glaze depicting a game of leap frog gone awry.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
White Foo Dogs Carved in Wood Base with Geometrical Figures, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Featured here is pair of freshly lacquered in white large Asian foo dogs made of wood. Originally made in the early 20th Century. The geometrical carving details at the base is ama...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Tessellated Bone Horses
Located in Palm Beach, FL
With a reference to the Tang Dynasty an impressive pair of Chinese horses, hand crafted in a tessellated technique with carved bone as a symbol ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bone
Large Early 20th Century Glazed Ceramic Blue Duck
Located in Chonburi, TH
Behold a magnificent Large Early 20th Century Glazed Ceramic Blue Duck with a regal purple base. This exquisite avian masterpiece encapsulates the elegance of bygone eras, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship and timeless aesthetic appeal. Standing proud, the duck's cerulean plumage is adorned with a glossy finish, capturing the essence of artisanal mastery. The vibrant interplay of blue and purple hues evokes a sense of opulence, while the sizable form lends an imposing presence. This objet d'art seamlessly blends the charm of early 20th-century design with the allure of glazed ceramics, making it a captivating symbol of artistic refinement and a testament to the enduring allure of vintage decorative pieces.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
18th Century Wooden Phoenix Bird
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative 18th century wooden Phoenix bird with polychrome lacquer.
From Henan Province, China.
Untouched original condition.
Measures: Height bird 21...
Category
Mid-18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Robin's Egg Foo Dogs on Stands, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Robin's Egg Foo Dogs on Stands, circa 1890
Category
1890s Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Two Massive Late Qing Cloisonné Enamel Models of Cranes
Located in London, GB
Two massive late Qing cloisonné enamel models of cranes
Chinese, circa 1900
Measures: Height 187cm, width 52cm, depth 50cm
These extraordinary Chin...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Canton Style Porcelain "Cats" Sculptures, circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of sculptures in Canton style porcelain representing two sitting cats. White background with an enameled tawny decor and flowers and vegetal motifs in green, pink and red tones,...
Category
1980s Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Turquoise Glazed Parrots
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
A pair of parrots in China symbolizes affection, fidelity, and deep, enduring love. The parrot is also a powerful symbol of opportunity and the bearer of good news, drawing in positi...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Boho Shanghai Weave Rattan Owl
Located in west palm beach, FL
This delightful vintage Shanghai weave rattan owl adds a touch of whimsical charm to any space. Crafted with intricate rattan weaving, this owl showcases a warm, earthy tone that per...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rattan
Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand carved Chinese wooden horse is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Depicting the pleasures of daily life, míngqì f...
Category
16th Century Ming Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Godzilla Action Figure, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Godzilla Action Figure, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989
Additional information:
Materials: Plastic
Country of Origin: China
Color: Brown
Item Type: Vin...
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Hand Carved Spinach Jade Phoenix Bird Figures with Wood Stands
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of lovely late 19th / early 20th century hand carved had phoenix bird sculptures with original custom wood bases. The spinach jade is a deep rich jade green without stands mea...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Horse Sculptures
Located in London, GB
Large pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel horse sculptures
Chinese, Early 20th Century
Horses: Height 159cm, width 185cm, depth 71cm
Bases: Height 48cm, width 174cm, depth 69cm
Both: ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs), hand-painted with gilt highlights.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Chinese Hardstone Tree Model with Birds in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese hardstone tree model with birds in a cloisonné enamel pot
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 42cm, width 31cm, depth 23cm
Crafted in 20th century China, this superb objet d...
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
19th Century Chinese Rock Crystal Parrots
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely hand carved rock crystal.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pair of Han Dynasty Pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of Ex Sotheby’s painted Polychrome Equestrian Horse and Riders made from gray pottery, Presents beautifully and guaranteed authentic with provenance and COA.
Measures: Height 11.5 inches and width 11 inches
Condition: Possible professional restorations but not detectable.
Provenance: Sotheby’s London. 16th November, 1999. Lot 12 (2 of 4 horses in that lot).
Sotheby’s New York, NY September 14, 2019.
The importance of the horse in the history and culture of China can be viewed, in part, through the artistic legacy of this great civilization. In sculpture, painting, and literature, horses were glorified and revered. Horses were believed to be related to mythological dragons, reflecting their sacred status within society. During the unification of China under the Han Dynasty, bands of mounted nomadic warriors from the north threatened the country. In order to thwart their attacks, the Chinese sought to import stronger, faster steeds from Central Asia (as opposed to the Mongol ponies used by the invaders), eventually leading to the creation of the Silk Road. This small sculpture of a mounted soldier reveals the crucial military role of the horse. When compared to the diminutive stature of the rider, the importance of the horse becomes readily apparent. This creature provided security and strength, allowing the Empire to secure its borders and expand its influences across Central Asia. The magnificent regalia of the horse, including a brilliantly painted saddle in red and green/gold, reflect the respect this animal received. The warrior as well is gorgeously decorated with a painted red tunic and gray chest...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Large Antique Chinese Carved Nephrite White Jade Belt Buckle
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century hand-carved nephrite white jade waist buckle. Features a mythical bird with possible chilong creature on front. Unique Asian jade piece. Very fine and detailed carving.
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Vintage Asian Chinese Brass Prosperity Dragon Wall Hanging
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Asian Chinese Brass Prosperity Dragon Wall Hanging.
As the embodiment of the masculine gender, the dragon has long been an auspicious symbol of power in Chinese culture.
Dragons chasing a ball is the auspicious scene of good luck, prosperity and wealth.
According to Chinese Feng Shui...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) carved wood foo dog figures with straw hair trim on shaped base
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Straw, Wood
Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Roosters
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stand out pair of antique Chinese roosters handcrafted in enamel on copper or cloisonne in the traditional technique with bold colors of fauna and flora ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Early Chinese Stone Horse Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
This early Chinese carved stone horse has markings of an elaborate bridle and is an impressive showpiece.
Category
19th Century Archaistic Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Cane Di Pho, Scultura Cane Di Pho, Occhio Di Tigre, Legno Di Rosa
Located in Milano, MI
cane di pho - scultura cane di pho - occhio di tigre - legno di rosa.
Descrizione :
Cane di pho realizzato a mano in pietra dura occhio di tigre.
la scultura e appoggiata su u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Chinese Qilin Figures 20th Century in Sancai Glazed Ceramic
Located in London, GB
Pair of Qilin 20th century Chinese figures, sancai glazed ceramic. Sancai is a vibrant Chinese slip glaze in predominantly three colours aubergine, amber, green, and white.
The Qili...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Longgui Dragon Turtle Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese carved wooden sculpture of a Longgui or (dragon turtle) holding a coin in its mouth on an ornately carved wooden base.
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of 20th Century Life Size Pink Striated Marble Baby Giraffes
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary pair of life-size striated salmon pink marble baby giraffe calves have been hand-carved. Both sculptures were diligently carved from a single slab of marble. The s...
Category
20th Century Modern Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Northern Qi Dynasty Pottery Model of an Ox and Cart
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pottery model of an ox and cart, Northern Qi Dynasty (550 - 577 AD), China.
Realistically molded, the ox displays wonderful musculature and elemen...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Acrylic
White Jade Carving of Recumbent Water Buffalo
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century white jade carving of recumbent water buffalo. Buffalo is lying with legs tucked beneath its body, head is raised in an attentive gaze,...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Chinese Blue Phoenix Figure
Located in New York, NY
A medium-sized "Fenghuang" figure with a traditional turquoise glaze. The Fenghuang is a mythological Chinese bird that represents the balance between male and female. Its body is co...
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Antique Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hand carved bamboo Foo or Lion Dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we date to the 19th Century Qing period.
T...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo
Cat in Ceramic Black and White, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic representing a seated cat of rectangular shape and white and black, spotted.
Chinese work realized circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians with Riders
Located in Chicago, IL
With curly manes and playful expressions, these petite stone fu dogs are adorable companions and benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, the pair represents yin and ya...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Sculpture Dog Sichuan Pottery Han Dynasty Period China
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture Sichuan pottery walking Han dynasty period, China. A Han sculpture in the shape of a dog. Of the large number of figurines unearthed in burial sites in the city, pottery dogs are among the most unique. These marvelous animated tomb figurines...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Stunning pair of glazed ceramic foo dogs. A chic deep green color with flashes of deep blue. Lots of intricate detail on the face and body. Areas of wear from age add to the effect. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Metal Gilt Filigree and Enamel Cranes Figures on Wooden Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Chinese Gilt Metal Filigree and Enamel Cranes Figures on Wooden Stand.
Mid 20th century circa 1950s Asian fine jeweled sculptures.
Two Orient...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chinese Spinach Green Jade Bird Groups, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Depicted as two family groups in the act of feeding their young. Delicately carved and perched on branches. On wooden stands.
Category
1880s Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
1750 Circa, a Pair of Mounted Porcelain Karp Shaped Vases
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of mounted porcelain Karp shaped vases. Gilt - Bronze Mounted Blue Enameled Stoneware, Chinese 18th Century, the Mounts are Louis XV, Circa 1750...
Category
Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Bronze, Enamel, Gold Leaf
Vintage Boho Shanghai Weave Pelican
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of handcrafted global charm to your decor with this delightful vintage pelican figure, showcasing the distinctive Shanghai weave. Meticulously woven from natural fibers l...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber, Rattan, Plastic
19th Century Chinese Gilt-Bronze Pig
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Chinese gilt bronze sculpture of a pig.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Tang Horse
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your decor with this Vintage Asian glazed ceramic Tang horse. Featuring exquisite craftsmanship and a rich glaze, this piece brings an elegant touch of Eastern artistry to yo...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Stone Foo Dogs - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Invite an aura of ancient protection and global mystique into your space with this monumental pair of vintage carved stone Foo Dogs. Traditionally known as guardian lions, these impr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair of Ming Dynasty Fish Roof Tiles, circa 1600
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ming dynasty fish roof tiles, circa 1600.
Category
17th Century Antique Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo
Located in London, by appointment only
Superb Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Purple Fluorite Imperial Buddhist Lions of Fo. These exquisite male and female Lions are similarly carved on double platforms, the gemstone in both ex...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
