Chinese Sculptures

A fine Han dynasty polychrome painted terracotta horse and rider. The warrior is dressed in orange and black on a black horse. Measures: Height 14 inches (35 cm) Width 12.5 inches (32 cm). Condition: Excellent with tastefully undetectable repairs. 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...

A stunning pair of glazed ceramic Foo Dogs, beautifully rendered in a rich emerald green glaze with striking flashes of deep cobalt blue. Exquisitely detailed, each guardian lion fea...

This statue of "Man Who Never Dies" otherwise known as an immortal, his attribute is to hold staff in one hand and the sacred peach in other. It is composed of rose colored Chinese w...

A pair of antique guardian lions or foo dogs in cast bronze. They have aged beautifully, accruing a rich patina with some verdigris oxidation. We particularly love the careful, detai...

A large, heavy-weight, exceptional antique bronze sculpture depicting Buddha Shakyamuni. Buddha is seated in the full lotus position (padmasana) atop a beautifully rendered, double-l...

This ornate Chinese Tang Dynasty Style horse statue features a gold plated polished, prancing stallion with its front right leg gracefully raised, mounted securely on a glossy, multi...

A beautiful solid camphor wood statue of the legendary Buddhist monk Bodhidharma (Damo), who is believed to be the saint who introduced Buddhism to China, Damo represents "dharma of awakening". Realistically modeled, bald with beard of small curls, deep-set downcast eyes and severe wrinkles, all symbolizing empathy for sufferings, with compassionate, poignant countenance. Both hands together in namaskara mudra expressing acceptance and prayer, holding a long string of prayer beads...

A very lovely pair of high quality. Made to hang on the wall or lay down on a surface. Lovely craftmanship. Qianlong/Jiaqing period. Both pieces have 1 foot that can move, really co...

Ming Dynasty Blue Glazed Terra Cotta Bird. Very rare early Ming Dynasty Blue Glazed Terra Cotta sourced from our Paris Offices at Chateau de Vitray. Beautiful blue tone glazing.

A stunningly quiet and elegant Western Han dynasty (206 BCE - 9 CE) high fired gray pottery figure of a female long sleeved dancer. The young dancer is portrayed in a moment of quie...

A rare set of eighteen Blanc de Chine Style Enameled - Glazed Ceramic Arhat, also known as Luohans, the disciples of Buddha, each bearing the mark and style of the Chinese maker Zeng Longsheng. The Eighteen Arhats (or Luohan) (Chinese: ????; pinyin: Shíba Luóhàn; Wade–Giles: Shih-pa Lo-han) are depicted in Mahayana Buddhism as the original followers of Gautama Buddha (arhat) who have followed the Noble Eightfold Path...

This striking pair of vintage ceramic Foo Lions (Guardian Lions) is a definitive statement of Hollywood Regency glamour and Chinoiserie sophistication. Finished in a luscious, high-g...

A pair of Chinese 18th century hand-carved wooden temple corbels. Each corbel features detailed animals, shells, and other adornments among openwork fol...

Antique Asian Bronze Elephant Sculpture Statue late 19th c. Asian Chinese antique cast bronze elephant sculpture. Ceremonial cast metal elephant with beautiful detailed carving on hi...

This vintage Chinese stone frog sculpture is hand Craft with exquisite detail which was very common in stone sculptures. This sculpture is handcrafted from Mid-20th century using so...

Tang Dynasty Earthenware Horse Circa 618–907 CE This Tang dynasty earthenware horse retains traces of its original white pigment, a feature rarely preserved on sculptures of this pe...

A 19th century Chinese Ming dynasty hand carved stone monkey sculpture. This Chinese sculpture features a monkey figure, sitting on a rock formation, holding a square item, perhaps a...

A striking White Quartz specimen from the famous Hanggang Mine, featuring a beautifully shaped central crystal rising above a sparkling landscape of smaller quartz crystals. The eleg...

This petite ceramic figurine from the early 20th century fits in the palm of the hand, sculpted as a recumbent ram with its legs tucked in and a pleasant expression. As motifs in Chi...

A pair of mounted porcelain Karp shaped vases. Gilt - Bronze Mounted Blue Enameled Stoneware, Chinese 18th Century, the Mounts are Louis XV, Circa 1750...

With bulging eyes, a somewhat snarling expression with baring teeth.

A large Chinese vintage carved stone bust of Guanyin from the mid 20th century. Found in southern China, this large carved stone bust captivates u...

An unique bronze figure of Young Buddha Shakyamuni, with a wonderful smile and youthful visage. Seated in the full lotus position (padmasana) atop a double-lotus throne, Buddha is in...

Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.

Lovely Chinese Statue. Made out of light wood. Additional information: Material: Wood Type: Statues Region of Origin: China Period: 20th century Condition: Overall Condition A (Very...

Sculptural formation of sharp, distinct copper crystals from Daye Co., Hubei Province, China. The copper looks beautiful under magnification. A lovely display piece for natural eleme...

From Xiayang, Yongchun Co., Fujian, China From the 2017 new find, these rich intense blue Fluorite crystals that are composed of fully termin...

This magnificent Chinese Hand-crafted Bronze Kwan Yin Statuary. It is made of bronze with very detailed hand-crafting works on it. It is the statue of Kwan Yin sitting on a Dragon ab...

Sculptural formation of sharp, distinct copper crystals from Jiujiang Co., Jiangxi Province, China. The copper looks beautiful under magnification. A lovely display piece for natural...

Chinese Soapstone fish carving 20th century. This exquisite soapstone sculpture is a unique carving, as it shows to us the natural formation of two stones with the grey soapstone accompanied by the red, yellow and beige soapstone carved into a beautiful depiction of fish and and underwater coral. Shoushan stone...

This gorgeous combination specimen features unbelievably rich golden honey or pineapple calcite from China on a contrasting pitch black matrix covered in lustrous druze. The calcites...

From Wushan Spessartine Mine, Tongbei-Yunling District, Fujian Province, China Large specimen of lustrous transparent deep red spessartine garnet crys...

A small and very fine Chinese carved sandalwood figure of a bodhisattva, possibly Avalokiteshvara (Guan Yin), Song Dynasty (960 to 1276), circa 13th ...

Pair of multicolored vintage glazed terra cotta Chinese foo dogs. These very imposing foo lions will look good in multiple settings inside or out.

A Shunzhi or Kangxi Blanc de Chine Porcelain grouping of a man Riding a giant Foo Lion, accompanied by an attedant and two puppys Blanc de Chine Statues like these were made in the ...

This long, wooden carving is an early 20th century Chinese weaving shuttle, once used by skilled artists in Yunnan province to weave textiles of cotton, hemp and silk upon the loom. Known as a stick shuttle, the rustic tool is simply designed with a slender handle and two prongs at either end to hold yarn or thread. Elevated by a custom steel stand, the antique shuttle...

From Tieshan District, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China Lustrous translucent large blocky golden rhombohedral crystals of calcite in a stacking formation. The calcite crys...

This is thought to be part of the decoration of a gilt-bronze Buddha made in ancient China, from the late Ming to the Qing dynasties. It is thought that it is probably an ornament t...

Stunning pair of large ochre-glazed foo dog "guardian lion" sculptures

Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.

A Chinese early Qing Dynasty carved and lacquered wood figure of Guanyin, Southern China, 17th/18th century. Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and Mercy, is portrayed seated in dhyanasana, one hand raised in viktara mudra, the gesture of teaching and discourse. The great bodhisattva is dressed in heavy, loose robes tied at the chest, with a mantle draped over his shoulders. He looks serenely outwards from heavily lidded eyes. Guanyin's face carved beautifully with somewhat feminine features. A large five pointed crown sits upon his head. The larger leaves of the crown carved with indistinct images of the Buddha. The statue was originally fully lacquered in the deep red gilt lacquer typical of Southern Chinese Buddhist sculpture...

Charming pair of antique Chinese hand-carved wooden figures depicting traditional immortals, including Shou Lao, the revered Chinese deity associated with longevity. #5639 The tall...

A wonderfully expressive vintage hand-carved wooden sculpture depicting Budai, traditionally known as the Laughing Buddha, dating to approximately the 1970s. #5638 The jovial stand...

This Chinese Neolithic-inspired stone axe head, meticulously carved from an orange/brown stone, is a testament to ancient craftsmanship and cultural significance. Axe heads of this s...

Great pair of massive mid-century polychrome glazed "famile jaune et verte" porcelain foo dogs, circa 1900s. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of yellow, green and brown...

From Ruyuan, Lechang, Guandong, China Large showy 1.5 inch gem green transparent fluorite crystal with blue phantom zoning at the center termination on matrix lined with scintillati...

This specimen from China presents a captivating interplay between clarity and depth. Exceptionally transparent and glassy Quartz crystals rise dramatically from a bed of radiant, met...

This magnificent Vintage Chinese Tang tri-color glazed ceramic beautify figure was hand made with famous tri-colored glaze on the ceramic. It has beautiful color and detailed carving...

This dramatic Stibnite crystal cluster from China presents a commanding, sculptural form with one dominant, sharply terminated crystal rising to an impressive height of 9 inches. The...

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.

Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed porcelain foo dogs, circa 1950s. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of tan and brown; the pair measure 13" W x 6" D x 7.5" H. ...

This elaborate chain of repoussé charms and tools is a traditional Chinese grooming kit, intricately worked of silver alloy with fantastic detail. Much like a Victorian chatelaine, a...

Solid carved granite Chinese foo dog sculpture. Late 19th-early 20th century antique stone carving. It once served as a hitching post for horses...

From Huanggang Mine, Keshiketeng Qi, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China Pink mangano calcite flower. The pink color of the calcite is caused by manganese impurities and these are frequ...

From Huanggang Mine, Kèshíkèténg Qí, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China Slender plate of lustrous yellow metallic chalcopyrite microcrystals on matrix.  Weight: 4 lbs, Dimension: 10 x ...

This is a Chinese hand-carved wooden statue, depicting the legendary figure Jiang Ziya (also known as Jiang Taigong), a famous general and strategist from ancient China. In Chinese ...

This sculptural object is the lid to a Yuan-dynasty (1271-1368) offering jar from Yunnan province, a Buddhist vessel for ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and grains. A...

Beautiful ceramic work of art by Ma Jun (1974) from his "New China" series. In the shape of a TV from the late 1900s enamelled with depictions of Chinese Mythology, part of the four ...

Large cluster of silver-metallic arsenopyrite crystals with highly reflective luster with unusual parallel growth aggregates with small isolated rosettes of muscovite. Weight: 3.1...

Pair of miniature mid-century resin Foo Dogs, circa the 1970s. The pair are in good vintage condition and measure 3"W x 2.25"D x 2"H. #3941