Cast Animal Sculptures

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Pair of 17th Century Chinese gilt cast iron foo dog statues Foo Dogs are lions that are placed for symbolic protection. The female represents yin an...

18th century bronze striding lion mounted on a rouge antico marble base. Lion shown growling with tail whipping. Provenance: Roger Pringet.

This figure composed of wood covered in gesso and mounted with cast bronze tail, head and legs has been set on a later wood base. The head and tail are finely detailed and engraved. Purchased in the Middle East in 1969 and then brought to this country and remaining in the same collection ever since the statue represents Thoth. The image of an ibis on a perch in hieroglyphics is the image of the God Thoth and thus is a double symbol. Referred to as “The Lord of the Divine Words” he was a favorite of learned men and was considered the god of wisdom, scribes, and the powerful and magical skill of writing. Numerous examples of this form of depiction exist some with alabaster instead of wood some in total bronze and then some bronze mounted with gessoed wood or with the gesso gilded in different states of decay. We believe this to be from a late period approx. 30 BC. It is possible to cite many examples but a specific one is chosen here as it is incredibly similar in size, in construction and appearance to this example sold by Case Antiques Auction...

A beautifully proportioned Mingqi tomb pottery horse and saddle with traces of polychrome colors. Absolutely wonderful condition with no detected repairs with blacklight. A mane made...

A large Chinese Ming bronze kyrin shape incense burner. Beautiful and decorative period Ming dynasty cast bronze of a scaled foo dog or mythical be...

A extremely rare pair Tibetan gilt bronze beast figures of a male and female rats, circa 16th century with gilt gold wash. They show their age and are wonderful and auspicious decora...

Pair of Chinese Han dynasty horse heads Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) earthenware gray pottery Each approximate measures: 6 inches high. 6.5 inc...

A fine Han dynasty attributed polychrome painted terracotta horse and rider. The warrior is dressed in orange and black on a white horse. No TL test but guaranteed authentic Han dynasty, Measures: Height 11.5 inches (29 cm) Width 11 inches (28.8 cm). 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...

The Holy Trinity of Pre Columbian Beauty! A rare and unique one of a kind necklace comprised of Veraguas, Chiriquí, Diquís Costa Rican to Panama gold figural anthropomorphic pendants of avian form, square face masks and tubular and spherical gold beads. Circa 1000 AD. 14-15 Karat Gold. Add a gorgeous White Jade Axe God...

The Holy Trinity of Pre Columbian Beauty! A rare and unique one of a kind necklace comprised of Veraguas, Chiriquí, Diquís Costa Rican to Panama gold figural anthropomorphic pendants of avian form and tubular and spherical gold beads. Circa 1000 AD. 14-15 Karat Gold. Add a rare square jade axe...

The Holy Trinity of Pre Columbian Beauty! A rare and unique one of a kind necklace comprised of Veraguas, Chiriquí, Diquís Costa Rican to Panama gold figural anthropomorphic pendants of avian and alligator crocodile form and square mask face pendants along with tubular and spherical beads. Circa 1000 AD. 14-15 Karat Gold. Add tubular green and blue jade beads from the Nicoya Peninsula circa 500 AD. Top it off with Chinese Yuan Ming Dynasty Glass Beads circa 1400. Length: 22 Inches (56 cm) We have 3 unique other Pre Columbian necklaces...