Tang Furniture

A compelling and sculpturally expressive Chinese Tang dynasty earthenware figure depicting a mounted rider, created as a funerary object (mingqi) during one of China’s most artistica...

Tang Dynasty terracotta Pottery Tomb figure of the Lokapala Warrier Deity. Figure molded wearing heavy armor, standing in a dynamic pose with left arm raised in a threatening gesture...

Pair of Chinese Tang Dynasty-style monumental horse statues with tessellated bone veneer, carved saddles and manes, and hanging carved bone ornaments,...

A wonderful Chinese red clay pottery tomb figure from the Tang Dynasty (618 to 907). Guarding a dignitary or decorated soldier; these figures stood guard for over a thousand years surviving to decorate your home collection of ancient artistic and cultural artifacts. Original Polychromed red and gray paint pigments still present. Chinese Buddhist guardian statues made of earthenware and pigments, from the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), dated to the late 7th to first half of the 9th century. The foreign facial features of this brilliantly sculpted guardian figure is evidence of the strong Western presence in Tang-dynasty China. Originating in the Lokapala deity of the Buddhist religion, which came to China from the West, this type of armored tomb guardian...

A set of four gilt-bronze bells, each cast in a nearly spherical form with a small loop at the top for suspension and a narrow slit below for sound resonance. The surfaces show trace...

Right arm raised and both hands pierced and held in a fist, also wearing layered armor with epaulets at the shoulders, extensive pigment remaining. TL testing was not conducted due t...

This finely cast gilt-bronze figure of a Bodhisattva, most plausibly identified as Guanyin is sculpted in a 7th–9th century (618–907) Tang style and exemplifies the elegant naturalis...

Magnificent Mythological Being "Chimera" with Human Face and Flaming Rays Halo. Orange Terracotta with Traces of Stucco and Painting. This creature is commonly known as Pixiu. Fierc...

A white-glazed chicken-comb ewer fired in late Liao-dynasty, its form derived from leather water flasks and clearly reflecting the culture of nomadic horse-riding peoples. The soft w...

A wonderful and rare set of Khitan Liao gold clad copper alloy repousse horse trappings, featuring thirteen pieces on a modern museum display mount, Liao Dynasty...

A intricately Hand-Carved Five-Drawer South East Asian Coffee Table with Glass Top Inset. Features 5 drawers flawlessly opening and closing on both front and back of the table. Dovet...

Circa 386-534 ADA well defined Chinese Northern Wei Terracotta Attendant Statue. The Figure is depicted standing with his hands along the body, wearin...

A large hand carved solid stone Buddha statue seated in dhyana position. The broad face with high arched eyebrows and downcast eyes casting a serene aura, framed by long-lobed ears and beneath a pronounced hairline and surmounted by an ushnisha. Buddha wears a long robe...

Pair of Traditional Chinese Antique hand carved solid rosewood chairs. Two Hand carved dragons on the back of each chairs additionally to amazing...

The pillow is intricately decorated with a vibrant pattern, demonstrating the craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the period. The Haitai is a creature from Chinese mythology,...

Pair of Earths Spirits "Zhenmushou" from the China Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. A beautiful and rare pair of "Earths Spirits guardians" from the Yunnan province region in the ancient China. This was created in clay earthenware pottery during the Tang Dynasty period between 618 and 907 AD. Featuring the molded figures of two seated guardians with decorations with polychrome pigmentations. The figures are seated on their haunches with cloven hooves planted firmly on the base looking forward with their front legs in a straight position. Both with face and body alert expressions on a rectangular base. Earth spirits usually appear in pairs, one with a human head and the other with a lion head. Their supernatural powers, indicated by antlers, spiky flanges and flames, enable them to confront evil spirits and protect any precincts within their gaze. Have been believed to protect the living by keeping the spirits of the dead from inappropriately roaming the world outside the tomb. Zhenmushou or guardian deities, developed from a line of protective spirits found normally in pairs at the front of Tang dynasty tombs. They served both to protect the figure from untoward spirits, and the outside world from the roving spirit of the dead. Combining features from a number of animals to form the perfect mythic beast, these mythical creatures were perceived to be the ideal guardians of the dead The semi human faced figure has a measures of 11.25 by 4.5 by 5.75 inches (28.57 x 11.43 x 14.60 Cm). The mythological lion animal figure has a measures of 10 by 5 by 5.8 inches (24.5 x 12.7 x 14.73 Cm). Tang dynasty or Tang Empire, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 618 to 907, with an interregnum between 690 and 705. It was preceded by the Sui dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Tend Kingdoms period. Historians generally regard the Tang as a high point in Chinese civilization, and a the golden age of cosmopolitan culture. Tang territory, acquired through the military campaigns of its early rulers, rivaled that of the Han dynasty. The Li family founded the dynasty, seizing power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire and inaugurating a period of progress and stability in the first half of the dynasty's rule. The dynasty was formally interrupted during 690–705 when Empress Wu Zetian seized the throne, proclaiming the Wu Zhou dynasty...

Tang Dynasty Terracotta Camel Circa 7th-10th century Exceptionally rare, this Tang dynasty camel is sculpted in richly pigmented terracotta and has a commanding presence. Created as...

A Tang dynasty sancai (three color) glazed pottery model of a Taoist official, TL tested by Ralf Kotalla - worldwide oldest private laboratory specialized for genuine thermoluminesce...

Very expressive Imperial Court singer dressed in elegant ceremonial robes with long sleeves and hands in motion. Gray terracotta. Thermoluminescense Test by Ralph Kotalla Lab NE: 05K091003 (Worldwide oldest private laboratory specialized in TL testing...

An enchanting cold-painted Tang style bronze statue depicting a youthful / "Baby" Buddha. This gilt bronze piece features stylized, softened proportions characteristic of youthful Bu...

Tang Equestrians 14.5h Each is an unglazed grey pottery horse with a musician rider. The horse is depicted standing on four legs on a base with a rider playing a musical instrument....

Elegant Standing Court Dignitary with joined hands in blue robes and a bird headdress. Polychrome Traces. When China was unified again, first briefly ...

This statue appears to be a stone sculpture of an apsara, a celestial nymph from Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Despite its fragmentary state, the sculpture conveys grace and movement. The apsara is captured in a dynamic pose, perhaps once part of a larger tableau, playing a flute-like instrument. The facial features are serene yet expressive, with faint traces of pigmentation hinting at the sculpture's original polychromy. The black stand was made in Hong Kong at the time of the acquisition. Date : Northern Wei...

Sizable hand carved polychrome Chinese horse sculpture with detailed decoration.

Painted pottery figure of an opulent Chinese court woman with up-swept hair and standing in a simply draped robe from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Her beauty is illuminated by the ...

This object is a Tang dynasty (8th–9th century) Changsha ware ritual stand, constructed with a sculpted mythical beast—likely a lion or bixie—serving as the base, surmounted by a fla...

A one-of-a-kind 21st-century Tibetan oversized rug in brown and cream. The Design is a modern stylized vine or fern / wheat-sheaf motif, often referred to in contemporary carpet desi...

a late 20th Century Tibetan Rug with a dragon motif Details rug no. 31781 size 3' 2" x 6' 1" (97 x 185 cm)

A hollow-formed pottery guardian figure made for tomb use, symbolizing protection in the afterlife. The upright stance, raised head, and open mouth convey authority and vigilance. Traces of red and yellow pigment and surface weathering indicate an originally painted surface, consistent with late Northern Wei...

A wonderful period Tang Dynasty Pottery Figure of a Fat Lady. Tomb Pottery China Height: 15 Inches No TL Test A COA by Avantiques will accompany the sale of this item. Condition: Ve...

A wonderful Chinese hand painted pair (2) paintings on old wooden panels of Buddhist Bodhisattvas in amorous poses with child and elephant presence and long flowing robes. Frame ...

A Pair South East Asian Hand-Carved Single Side Table Cabinets w/ Glass Top Inset Dovetail drawer with sleek, built-in handle. Measures 22" w x 22"D x 24"H. A Matching coffee table...

Changsha Ware has distinct and recognizable designs and motifs. Painted designs often depict flowers, vines, clouds and mountain landscapes. Some painting is simply splotches of colo...

Beautiful and impressive early Tang white marble sculpture of headless Buddha, dressed in an elegant pleated toga. China. 618-907 AD. A true collectors piece. This magnificent piece...

A stoneware ewer with an ovoid body set on a slightly recessed foot, featuring a dish-shaped flaring mouth, a loop handle, and a short pouring spout at the shoulder; the pale buff gl...

A late 20th-century full pile condition pictorial Tibetan rug Size: 2'3'' x 4'7''.

Stunning pair of carved bone horses in mint condition no flaws please look over pictures for detail and measurements. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Chinese Tang Carved Hongmu And Marble Inset Tabouret Pedestal; Stunning and rare Chinese pedestal table with a Striking Chinese design from the 1920s. hand carved "Hongmu" wood (Chinese hardwood) base with original multicolored top. Rare because of its height of 35.5 inches. This wonderful Chinese pedestal table is in very good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. A real eye-catcher in your Asian interior...

A beautiful vintage Tang Dynasty–style rocking horse figurine, crafted in the 1970s with a stunning multicolor drip glaze finish. The elegant form and richly glazed surface evoke the...

A luminous Baby Buddha sculpture, hand carved from solid, natural fine-grade rose quartz and polished to a silky smooth finish. The figure is sea...

Tang Dynasty Terracotta sculpture of a fat lady This stunning lady wears her hair in an elaborately styled coiffure. A remarkable amount of the original pigm...

A set of beautiful terracotta court ladies in the Han dynasty style. Featured are governesses whose jobs are to train the ladies of the house all manners and etiquette, as well as th...

a 3rd quarter of the 20th Century Green Tibetan Pictorial Dragon motif rug Details rug no. j3675 size 3' x 5' (91 x 152 cm)

Tang Dynasty, China, 618–907 CE Group of terracotta mingqi figures depicting foreign and Chinese musicians in animated performance poses, reflecting the cosmopolitan culture of the T...

A beautiful, hand carved, solid white marble statue of Bodhisattva Kwan Yin Avalokiteshara, the Water Moon Goddess of Great Compassion. The sublimely carved face retains traces of th...

A wonderful Chinese hand painted pair (2) paintings on old wooden panels of Buddhist Bodhisattvas in attractive poses with crown mandorla and long flowing robes. Frame them or mou...

A pair of magnificent Chinese Tomb Guardian statues dated to Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) and confirmed by TL tests. Known in Chinese as Zhenmushou (Tomb-guarding Beast), the earthenwar...

A fine Tang dynasty (618 to 906 AD) brown glazed jar with applied lug handles, circa late 9th or early 10th century, China. The jar of somewhat st...

An early 20th-century Mongolian Animal Rug Details rug no. j3422 size 2' 2" x 4' 1" (66 x 124 cm)

This striking pair of Chinese terracotta mortuary statues, created in the Tang Dynasty style, reflects the ancient tradition of placing figurines in tombs to accompany the deceased i...

A 3rd quarter of the 20th-century Chinese rug with a dragon motif on a dark red field Size: 4' x 7''.

Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Horse Sculpture. Tang Dynasty era style.

a mid-20th-century Feminine Color Tibetan Rug Details rug no. j4331 size 2' 8" x 4' 11" (81 x 150 cm) rug type Tibetan

A 2nd quarter of the 20th-century feminine colored Tibetan rug with a dragon motif on a brown color field. Size: 3'1'' x 5'7''.

a beautifully modeled glazed Chinese ceramic horse, in the Tang-style, golden brown body with buff mane, removable tail, and hooves with a green saddle and harness with yellow-gold o...

Extraordinary Tang Dynasty style bowl - wheel thrown - large size - artful slip splashed decoration to the interior and the outside walls - a rich amber glaze covers the entire body ...

The piece features a straight handle extending horizontally from the body and a short spout for pouring liquids. Its surface is coated with a soft, olive-green glaze, which is typica...

Tang Dynasty, 618-906 CE Terracotta figure depicting a Bactrian camel, reflecting the growing importance of overland trade and contact with the Western Regions during the Tang Dynast...

Tang Dynasty, China, 618–907 CE A painted terracotta Tang camel figure, reflecting the cosmopolitan culture of imperial China and the importance of Silk Road trade networks. Sculptur...

Set of 3 Mid-century era Chinese Silk Embroidery Tapestry Art of Tropical Landscape in Rattan Frames. Each piece depicts a different tropical ...