Han Dynasty Bronze Mirror

Tang dynasty, Chinese bronze mirror of 5 running suani beasts and grapevines. The pierced nub has a floral lotus in the centre. These mirrors were very prevalent in china among the e...

Han earthenware celedon glazed hill jar The hill jar represents the five sacred mountains which is the path between the earth and Paradise. The mountains are...

Chinese Han Dynasty earthenware cocoon jar Cocoon jars or Cocoon-shaped jars are funerary pottery vessels in China, belonging to the period of the 1st millennium BCE. The shape is s...

Chinese Han Dynasty earthenware cocoon jar Cocoon jars or Cocoon-shaped jars are funerary pottery vessels in China, belonging to the period of the 1st millennium BCE. The shape is s...

Han earthenware celadon glazed hill jar The hill jar represents the five scared mountains which is the path between the earth and paradise. The scared mounta...

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...

Rare mirror / hand mirror designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden.

Rare mirror / hand mirror designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden.

Hans Agne Jacobsson handmirror in laminated oak.

The Khmer culture existed between the 9th and 15 century in nowadays Cambodia. Influenced by Buddhism and primitive nature religions they produced a remarka...

Exquisite rare antique bronze mirror with a woodland theme of twigs, branches, leaves and berries. Beveled oval mirror.

Rare hand mirror attributed to Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Probably produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.