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Japanese Terracotta Clay Haniwa Funerary Dancing Sculpture Figure 6th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful antique/ancient terracotta clay made Japanese ritual burial funeray full body Haniwa dancing sculpture. These large (some were life sized) hollow figures were made for t...
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Earthenware, Terracotta
Japanese Armor Clay Bell Yoroi Dorei from Ohyama Jinjya 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
A Yoroi Dorei is a traditional Japanese clay bell shaped like a suit of samurai armor. These bells are often handcrafted and painted with intricate detail, symbolizing strength, prot...
Category
1990s Japanese Showa Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
$182 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Large Japanese Ceramic Shi-Shi Dog Roof Tiles, Bizen Kiln, 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of Large Japanese Ceramic Shi-Shi Dogs roof tiles, Bizen kiln, 20th c.
Bizen kiln is one of the oldest and well known kilns in Japan. This is a very unusual pose of Shi-Shi Do...
Category
20th Century Japanese Folk Art Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse in Earthenware
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely rare Chinese pottery caparisoned horse from the Northern Qi region.
A beautiful large sculptural piece, created in China during the Northern Qi dynasty period, between the 549 and 577 AD. This horse statue is extremely finely modeled of earthenware pottery, standing in a very elegant and majestic position striding on a trapezoidal shaped base.
The animal has a gracefully arched neck to the left looking forward and its extremely well modeled. The head is adorned with a large detailed tassels of plumes and the body is embellished with a beautiful saddle and intricate harnesses. The trapping around the chest and rump is adorned with elaborated tassels and the straps are accented with multiples florets and bosses in high relief. Decorated with dotted and circles patterns.
The surface is treated with applications of natural color pigments such; red, white and others.
Has a measurements of 435 mm by 319 mm by 243 mm (17.10 x 12.55 x 9.55 Inches) (43.5 x 31.9 x 24.3 Cm).
Northern Qi, was the successor state of the Chinese Xianbei state of Eastern Wei...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Clay, Paint
$30,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Figure Set of Miniature Terracotta Chinese Xian Warriors
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of Terracotta sculptures representing Xian Warriors. This set of figures is incredibly detailed and presents 4 warriors and a horse. Intrica...
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1960s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
$212 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Vintage Japanese Haniwa Style Horse Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This nice Japanese Haniwa-style horse sculpture is a replica or modern interpretation of Haniwa, ancient Japanese terracotta figures placed on tomb mounds during the Kofun period.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Terracotta, Paint
Set of Two Tibetan Tsa Tsa
Located in Chicago, IL
This stack of two molded ceramic tsa tsa bricks depict Buddhist deities. Each was a meditation created in a monastery by a Buddhist monk in training. They were...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
$428 / item
Japanese Terracotta Clay Haniwa Funerary Warrior Sculpture Figure 6th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful antique/ancient terracotta clay made Japanese ritual burial funeray Haniwa warrior sculpture. These large (some were life sized) hollow figures were made for the Japanes...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Earthenware, Terracotta
20th Century Italian Bronzo Di Riace Head - Vintage Terra Cotta Sculpture, Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Italian detailed head is made of hand crafted terracotta clay, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1918, Italy.
Bronzo di Riace was one of the ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Taoist Yixing Zisha Clay
Scholar
Figure, Cold Painted, China, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Taoist Yixing Zisha clay 'priest or scholar' figure - cold painted - good detail - unsigned - China - 20th century.
Good vintage condition - chips and ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Paint
Rare Edo Period traditional Dojin-yaki finely Carved Monkey Figurine
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This exceptional Edo-period sculpture depicts a seated monkey in an incredibly lifelike manner, with finely carved details and expressive features. Made using traditional Dojin-yaki ...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
Japanese Old Clay Doll / Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An old Japanese clay doll.
This is probably a "Hirota Doll" made in Yamagata Prefecture in the Tohoku region.
Until around the 1950s, Japan's economy was not as prosperous as it is today. It was difficult for an ordinary household to have a complete display of Hina dolls, and only a very limited number of households could afford to buy them. It seems that ordinary people would celebrate by displaying clay dolls, tile dolls, and paper mache dolls...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
12/13thC Song Dynasty Chinese Terracotta Buddha Architectural Wall Piece 10355
Located in Ukiah, CA
122/13thC Song Dynasty Chinese Terracotta Buddha in the form of an Architectural wall piece. These are sometimes referred to as bricks, though they are much larger and finer than any...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Two Rare Japanese Izumo Clay Dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Two rare Japanese Izumo clay dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Nara Prefecture, Meiji period. Material and simple execution impart a flavor of antiquity and great decorative power. Empero...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
17th Century Pair of Painted Terra Cotta Chinese Gentlemen on Horses
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a unique pair of painted Chinese terra cotta gentlemen in native costumes on horseback, purported to be Ming.
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
Rare Early Korean Buddhist Boy Attendant Figure Dongja Joseon Dyasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean statue of Dongja made from clay/stucco with wood core and painted with polychrome colors circa 18th century of the Joseon Dynasty. The statue is nicely presented on a custom...
Category
18th Century Korean Archaistic Antique Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Wood, Stucco
Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Purple Clay Kwan Yin Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Vintage Chinese Carved Kwan Yin Statuary. It shows very detailed hand carving works and wonderful clay pottery techniques on it. It is all hand made and hand carved Baby deliver Kwan Yin statuary holding a baby in her arm. A lot of detailed carving works on it. You can see from the pictures that they are in many years history with some age wears. Now you can have them on your collection shelf. They are not only a great adornment but also a wonderful gift! Don't miss it.
Size: 20.5in H x 9in W x 8in D
Origin: China
Circa: 1950s
Material: Purple Clay...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
$548 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Sculptured and Painted Clay Figure of an Elderly Man, 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Chinese sculptured and painted clay figure of an elderly man, 19th century. Partly worn off paint and probably missing a pair of feet.
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
$1,635 Sale Price
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Chinese Terracotta Statue Tomb Figure East Han Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese terracotta tomb figure (Ni Yong) from East Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), likely from the area of nowadays Sichuan. It depicts a horse groomer with tool and harness in hand. Dres...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
Vase on Table in Magenta and Beige Ceramic by Milan Pekar
Located in Milan, IT
The magazine table belong to the furniture collection “Vase on table”. Taking everyday practical objects found at home and transforming them into ceramics in a playful way without thinking too much of their primary function. Furniture pieces are made of height firing terracotta clay. Actual ceramic tubes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
14 /15th Century Thai Figure. Sculpted Out of Sawankalok
Located in Ukiah, CA
14 /15th century Thai Figure. Sculpted out of Sawankalok, a Highly respected type of Thai ceramics that flourished from the 13th through the 15th centuries...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
Set of 3 Antique Chinese Terracotta Plaques
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
These 3 antique Chinese terracotta statue plaques give a glimpse into the world of 19th century ancient China. Made in terracotta, each plaqu...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
16thC Massive Burmese Ava Buddha Face Made of Stucco and Ancient Bricks, 8031
Located in Ukiah, CA
16thC Massive Burmese Ava Buddha face made of ancient bricks covered with stucco/clay. The original figure would have sat or stood as a full figure, cove...
Category
16th Century Burmese Antique Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
$3,375 Sale Price
25% Off
1980s Chinese Terracotta Horse with Remains of Polychromy
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Chinese Terracotta Horse with Remains of Polychromy
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Late 20th Century Chinese Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
Vintage Boho Original Abstract Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho original clay sculpture. A chic Abstract composition of stacked noses. It’s a little surprise that you can only see upon close inspection. So great. Acquired...
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Clay Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
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Large Patinated Bronze Sukhothai Style Buddha Head Sculpture
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Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful pair (2) old Japanese vintage gilt pheasant bird sculptures.
Marked Japan on bottoms.
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding present.
Japan, an attractive and iconic pair (2) pheasant sculptures with original gilt patina. One is poised with vertical tail and thehy other in a seated horizontal position.
The pheasant is considered Japan's national bird.
This creative simple adaption makes a compelling contemporary pair of sculptures.
Fine original used condition with original gold gilt patina appropriate to their age.
Original gilt patina from age.
Dimensions: 7 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide
Photographed in natural day light.
Quality: Excellent quality and fine craftsmanship by Japanese specialized artisans
Provenance: authentic Japanese examples (see labels).
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H 7 in W 6.5 in D 2 in
Japanese Huge Antique Bronze Fish Bell Gong With Striker
Located in South Burlington, VT
Huge fish gong bell- first we have seen in this rare large scale size, 22 inches in length
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Vintage Chinese Polychrome Wooden Horse Sculpture Statue
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Magnificent Court Attendants in Terracotta - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD TL
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A magnificent pair of male and female courtiers from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE) in excellent condition. They are wearing traditional Daopao robes in green and black garments wit...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Clay Sculptures and Carvings
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Terracotta
$21,250
H 25.4 in W 8 in D 5 in
Stunning Terracotta Standing Horse, Tang Dynasty, China
618-907 AD
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Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Magnificent standing horse in orange terracotta and traces of painting. With a finely decorated saddle and with the mane and tail hair braided. TL Test by Ralph Kotalla Lab NE: 09K12...
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H 18.25 in W 19.66 in D 7 in
Large wooden sculpture horse, India, 19th/20th century
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Large decorative Indian Hindu woodcarving depicting a horse with an attendant (possibly shiva), used for processions. Indian Temple Horse.
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Japan Antique Large Bronze Temple Bell With Pleasant Sound, Double Signed, 25"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Large 25" Tall Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound Guaranteed to Please You
The double Kanji inscriptions makes this bell special.
For your meditation , or special garden display comes this handsome 25 inch tall bronze bell. Its original old and natural dark green patination belies its importance and rarity.
Hard to find with its attractive patina- this is an authentic indication that this bell had actually hung for quite some time and had been used functionally.
At the top, the handle (ryûzu) is crafted in the form of two mirrored dragon heads.
Around the upper portion of the bell, the pronounced bosses Fu (chi) are arranged in five rows of five. Lower sections are surrounded by embossed cartouches with a flower-shaped striking panel (tsuki'za).
Dimensions: 25 inches tall and 15" inches diameter
Date: early to mid 20th century
Provenance: private Kyoto/Shiga area collection
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Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. We have handled dozens of authentic Japanese bronze bells over the years. Our president travels to Japan regularly and inspects each work of art guaranteeing authenticity.
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Japanese Old Clay Carving Cat 1940s-1960s / Mold Statue Wabi Sabi Scuplture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese clay cat.
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H 16.93 in W 7.88 in D 10.63 in
Pair Chinese Export Green Parrots
Located in Pasadena, CA
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Midcentury Sculpture Nude Woman by Břetislav Benda, 1935s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of burn clay
Original condition.
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Vintage Maneki Neko Beckoning Cat, Mikawa Style, Mid-20th Century, Japanese
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Maneki Neko beckoning cat, Mikawa style, mid-20th century, Japanese
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H 23.5 in W 15 in D 11.25 in
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Located in Milan, IT
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