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Early 20th century French Plaster Nativity Scene Figurines signed Marron, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice and rare 20th century French set of plaster nativity scene figurines.
Twelve pieces are representing the religious nativity characters and the animals.
Large dimensions. ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$3,052 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Batman Sculpture. Limited Edition
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain sculpture depicting the mythical hero from Gotham City. Limited Series of 500 units. Batman is, along with Superman, the contemporary hero par excellence. From comics to th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$3,700 / item
Manekineko Lucky Cat Metal Piggy Bank 1960s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a vintage piggy bank of manekineko cat. It is made with Metal and it was made around 1960s in Showa era.
The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine which is often believe...
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Hutschenreuther-Selb Porcelain Figurine "THREE DUCKS"
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Three Ducks is a particular charming moment in time captured by the artist of this sculpture. Three ducks beautifully rendered, somewhat plump, and out for a walk perhaps at the edge...
Category
1920s German Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Charming Mid-Century Porcelain Spaniel Dog Figurine with Expressive Eyes
Located in Bochum, NRW
đ A thoughtful gift for dog lovers, vintage enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates timeless decorative art. Pair it with a handwritten note or place it under the tree for a heartwar...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Large Porcelain Siamese Cat Figure Model 3281
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality vintage Danish porcelain model of seated Siamese cat by renowned and sought after makers Royal Copenhagen and dating from around 1980. The large, seated cat is beautif...
Category
1980s Danish Modern Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
LladrĂł Flowers Market Sculpture. Limited Edition
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
This high porcelain creation takes its name and inspiration from Le MarchĂ© aux fleurs, a beautiful flower market in Paris by the banks of the Seine, which opened in 1830. Boasting a wealth of sculptural, floral and decorative details, this composition recreates a typical period scene and transports us to the idyllic Romanticism of the 19th century. The rich fabrics, lace and colors of the ladiesâ gowns...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Fuente
By Aniana Heras
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Earthy sculptures as spiritual toolsâthese one of a kind pieces are handmade meditations on balance and inner stillness. Inspired by imagined ancient cultures and sacred rituals, eac...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,510
Japanese Porcelain Koi Fish Piggy Bank 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a piggy bank with the shape of a carp/ koi fish.
It is made with porcelain and made around 1980s in showa era.
It is hand painted and you can use as a decoration.
It was made...
Category
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$228 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair 18th Century Hand-Carved Polychromed Wood Angels
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 18th Century Hand-Carved Polychromed Wood Angels are amazingly well preserved and perfect for any devotional display. Sculpted from solid blocks of walnut, each features amazin...
Category
Late 18th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Walnut, Paint
Vintage White Marble Jeweled Elephant Sculpture Paper Weight
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage jeweled elephant sculpture paper weight wearing traditional ceremonial costume.
Finely hand painted animal sculpture of an elephant...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Unique Hand-Painted Majolica Cheetah Sculpture /Pitcher, Italy, 1975
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-645 Eye catching hand painted yellow and black Majolica ceramic Cheetah jug/pitcher
A cool accent to any kitchen or to be use as a serving pitcher.
Lovely as part of a ceramic co...
Category
1970s Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$575 Sale Price
58% Off
Art DĂ©co Persian Warrior Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture by F. Bergmann, Austria
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Art DĂ©co persian warrior cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Bergmann, Austria
By: Franz Bergmann, Nam Greb
Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal, paint
Technique: cast, mol...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
17th Century
Florence Fragment
with Fossil Agate Coral, Crystals
Chalcedony
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th Century Italian church vase decorated with fossil agate coral, red phantom quartz crystals, and chalcedony rosettes on polished agate base.
This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic flooding of the Arno River in 1966.
Fossil agate coral is mounted on top of the artifact. Fossil agate coral is Florida's state stone and is known for its unique formation that can take place over 20 million years. It's a natural gemstone that is created when prehistoric coral is gradually replaced with agate. It is adorned with coordinating red phantom crystals and chalcedony rosettes that resemble the color and texture of the piece.
The piece has been naturally distressed from the flood. It has been preserved and transformed by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece and the period shows that the Italian fragment is originally 17th century.
The story and history of this piece and Interi's collection of Florence fragments...
Category
17th Century Italian Rococo Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Coral, Rock Crystal, Quartz
Northern Qi Dynasty Pottery Model of an Ox and Cart
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pottery model of an ox and cart, Northern Qi Dynasty (550 - 577 AD), China.
Realistically molded, the ox displays wonderful musculature and elemen...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Acrylic
Perforated Ceramic Horse, Candle, Centerpiece Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large 20" Mid-20th Century Italian Majolica Lemon Topiary Centerpiece
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely large 20" Mid-Century Italian majolica basket of lemons topiary centerpiece. No maker's mark. Freshen up your kitchen or breakfast room with this charming hand painted arran...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Majolica
Mid Century Italian Porcelain Harlequin Figurines
By Bassano
Located in Basildon, GB
Set of Six Mid Century Italian Porcelain Harlequin Figurines , circa 1960, diamond-patterned costumes in multiple colours (red, blue, yellow, green,...
Category
1960s Italian Rococo Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$335 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Two Vintage Painted Metal Roosters or Fighting Cocks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout set of two pugilistic roosters crafted in metal in action poses and hand painted in dramatic colors. Signed "Made in Italy" on a brass bracelet.
Left: H: 6 W: 12 D: 7
Rig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Knud Kyhn Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Seated Sung Glazed Bear
By Knud Kyhn
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and stylish mid-century Danish Royal Copenhagen porcelain seated bear figure by renowned artist Knud Kyhn (Danish, 1880-1969) and dating from around 1950. The seated bea...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Sitting Cat Door Stop Painted Cast Iron, American Folk Art
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage or antique cast iron door stop features a tabby cat form with polychrome painted decor. The realistically sculpted cat is depicted sitting with its head turned to a side and ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Antique Folk Art Horse Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully charming hand-carved 19th Century American folk art horse sculpture on stand. Pay special attention to its face and the carved details to appreciate this fine specimen. ...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculptural 17th Century
Florence Fragment
with a Fossil Shell and Crystals
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 17th century hand-carved Florence Fragment mounted with a fossil shell with barnacles and adorned with crystals.
This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found ...
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Vintage Ceramic Cat Figurines Designed, Rosa Ljung for Deco Helsingborg, Sweden
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Porcelain Cat Figurine Trio by Rosa Ljung â Scandinavian Floral Design
Elevate your interior with this charming set of three vintage porcelain cat f...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Moroccan Decorative Cat Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
- Hand built decorative cat sculpture
- made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings.
- decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made b...
Category
2010s Moroccan Folk Art Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
$33 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurine inspired by the illustrious Qing dynasty. Crafted in a stunning wucai style, the figurine depicts a distinguish...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Art Deco Beautiful Flapper Girl Figurine Powder Box, French, c1935
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very attractive and totally original Art Deco glazed porcelain flapper girl figurine dating to around 1935. She's an impressive height standing 12 cm o...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Stylish Vintage Porcelain Statue of shepherd dog with label Spana
Located in Verviers, BE
This stylish dog sculpture dates to the late 1950s-1960s and was fabricated in Italy.
The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty!
Available other Art Nouveau, Art deco an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Italian 18th Century Hand-carved Corpus Christi in Original Paint
Located in Houston, TX
Italian 18th century hand-carved Corpus Christi, in original paint, or in some small areas early paint.
Note: Original/early finish on antique a...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Antique Horse Head Sculpture Iron Figurine Busts Home Decor Plinth Metal Head
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully created antique horse head figurine with a great balance of harmony, it portrays the beauty of the inner world through love and beauty....
Category
1880s Greek Art Deco Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron, Sheet Metal
$1,074 Sale Price
39% Off
Antique Sculpture Horse Head Decorative Abstract Figurine ANETTE EDMARK
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized horse head figurine with a great balance of harmony, it portrays the beauty of the inner world through love and beauty.
This unique art piece is a great chance to bring your office or home decor and interior the eternal opposites in an everlasting fusion dance.
SCULPTURE, horse figure.
Antique Decorative Figurine ANETTE EDMARK...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Art Deco Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Ceramic
$613 Sale Price / item
31% Off
Alpinien Margaine Limoges Porcelain Figurine, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A noble baroque style porcelain figurine lady designed by Alpinien Margaine (French, active after 1854) by the foundry Gibus et Cie (1853â1972) in Limoges, France in a baby blue moti...
Category
Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver.
We are pleased to offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the Americ...
Category
1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
$180,000
Original Painted Cast Iron Cow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original painted cast iron cow figure is in good as found condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Iconic Carl Auböck Handcrafted Eye Bottle Stopper #4538, Cork
Brass, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
An attention-grabbing bottle stopper âEye", model #4538, designed by Carl Aubock II back in the early 1950s. A charming object, handcrafted by WerkstĂ€tte Auböck in Vienna / Austria. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Early Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Early and original inkwell or quill pen holder in the form of a seated greyhound by Staffordshire. England, circa 1860.
Features a finely execu...
Category
19th Century English Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Goebel Porcelain Hand Painted Bird Figurine of a Pied Wagtail
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Goebel porcelain figurine of a Pied Wagtail bird. It depicts a very well done hand painted black, brown, gray blue and white, Wagtail bird. It has the Goebel hallmark plus ...
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Wooden Face Sculpture of Two People Talking
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Painted wooden faces over a stand. Rare sculpture of the people talking. Nice colors. It has no signature.
It was bought to a french family, everything in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
1950s Asian Handcrafted Wood Burmese String Opera Marionette Wall Decor
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite Vintage 1950s Handcrafted Wooden Marionette with Burmese String, Reflecting Asian Opera Artistry.
This splendid Burmese-Thai marionette is a testament to masterful hand carving and intricate hand painting.
Adorned with ornate fabrics in red and gold colors heavily embellished with beads, sequins, colored glass, embroidery, and gemstones, this marionette is a true work of art. Whether you choose to display it on your wall, use it as a mobile to bring color to a child's room, or incorporate it into your authentic boho and ethnic decor, it will captivate your senses.
A fine representation of handcrafted village folk puppets from Asia, this marionette stands out for its unique quality.
What sets marionettes apart from regular puppets is their manipulation through strings controlled from above, offering an unparalleled range of movement. Operating these strings demands a high level of skill, making marionettes a cherished form of puppetry.
In Asia, marionette troupes were often sponsored and patronized by royalty, and while their performances were undoubtedly captivating and entertaining, they also served a significant cultural role.
This marionette is not only a collector's delight but also a stunning piece of art. It portrays Minthar, the prince, in all his vintage glory...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Gallant - Trumpeter No. 12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 18th German porcelain figurine.
By the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory.
Model Number 12.
Depicting a Trumpeter from the 'Gallant Orchestra' series created b...
Category
18th Century German Rococo Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mexican Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Bird Folk Art
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery bird Folk Art.
Flora de la Cruz Acapulco Gro Mexico hand painted bird dove ceramic.
Warm earth tone polych...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Meissen Animal Figure, Parrot On A Tree Trunk, By J.J. Kaendler, 20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent lifelike depiction of an exotic bird sitting on a sturdy tree trunk, turning its head to the left.
Detailed execution of the scenery in bold colours, base based on a heavy ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Baroque Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Tang Dynasty Pottery Painted Lokapalas Sculptures 28 Inches
Located in Dallas, TX
Tang Dynasty Pair of Painted Pottery Lokapalas
Tang Dynasty (618-907),
Height: 27.25 x 11.5 x 7" each
PROVENANCE: Weisbrod Chinese Art, Ltd., New York
Condition: Losses and resto...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
LladrĂł The Guest Small Figurine by Jaime Hayon, Numbered Edition
Located in New York City, NY
White, yellow and gold glossy porcelain figurine created by Jaime Hayon for the collection The Guest by LladrĂł Atelier with a white base attached to the piece. This piece is renowned...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Leather Wrapped Hand Painted Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Extra Large hand crafted leather wrapped giraffe sculpture. intricate Hand wrapped leather with hand painted spots & details. Very rare to find one this tall! An extraordinary additi...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid Century White Big Dalmatian Dog Ceramic Sculpture, Goebel, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Dalmatian dog sculpture was produced in Germany. Only one dog available. Signed cera...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinoiserie Pagoda
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie pagoda. Very decorative Italian painted plaster and wood three-tiered pagoda alla Mongiardino emanating from marine inspired grotto base with four masks issuing water in...
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Gesso, Shell, Wood
$2,800
Clave
By Aniana Heras
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by architecture and imagined civilizations, these handmade sculptures evoke strength, stability, and timelessness. Each earthy, one of a kind piece becomes a symbolâa fortre...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,510
Collection of Four Meissen Porcelain Bird Models
Located in London, GB
Collection of four Meissen porcelain bird models
German, 20th Century
Largest (parrot): Height 14cm, width 10cm, depth 5cm
This superb collection of four porcelain bird sculptures, was masterfully created by the celebrated artisans of the historic Meissen porcelain factory.
Each bird is perched gracefully on a white porcelain tree...
Category
20th Century German Rococo Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$6,165 / set
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century, covered with a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Volksted -Richard Eckert Porcelain Figurine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Volksted Porcelain depicting a gentleman dressed with two different colorful flower fabrics in his blouse & pants. His shoes are adorned with flowers. He is holding a rose in his right hand & a gentleman cane...
Category
19th Century German Rococo Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$356 Sale Price
25% Off
Japanese Porcelain Satsuma Style Elephant Figures
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Japanese porcelain Satsuma style elephant plant stand or figurine.
It features elaborate, colorful decoration with extensive gilt accents.
The side panels ...
Category
1970s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mexican Nativity Set Folk Art Ceramic Christmas Decoration Pottery Sculptures
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Folkloric ceramic nativity set decorated in TonalĂĄ, Jalisco, MĂ©xico. Beautifully hand painted. Handmade in clay. Includes 14 figures.
The figures are first handmade in clay and burned in a wood burned oven at low temperature, then painted with acrylic paint and decorated manually. Mexican folk art...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Madres
By Aniana Heras
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by architecture and imagined civilizations, these handmade sculptures evoke strength, stability, and timelessness. Each earthy, one of a kind piece becomes a symbolâa fortre...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$3,200
20th Century Post-Modern Glazed Ceramic Penis/Phallic Sculpture, United Kingdom
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century Post-Modern painted and glazed ceramic penis/phallic sculpture, United Kingdom
By: unknown
Material: ceramic, paint, enamel, clay
...
Category
Late 20th Century British Post-Modern Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Italian Neoclassical Handcarved Wooden Mythical Figure, 1780-1820
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved wooden mythical Figure.
Italy circa 1780-1820 . Weathered and small losses.
Measurements include the wooden base
H:17cm W:29cm D:7cm
Category
18th Century Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$471 Sale Price
50% Off
Rare Medium Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Sumo Wresler KitanoUmi Figure Pottery 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
Dimensions: 7.5 x 12 x 18.5 cm
Material: Pottery
Name: Kitanoumi
Period: Showa (1980s)
Kitanoumi Toshimitsu (May 16, 1953 to November 20, 2015), born Toshimitsu Obata (Obata Toshi...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
$209 Sale Price
20% Off
Lomonosov Mid-Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Figure of a Lying Hound
By Lomonosov
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful mid-century Russian porcelain figure of a lying hound with hand-painted detail by Lomonosov and dating from the 1950/1960âs. The well modelled figure of a large hound ha...
Category
1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Han Dynasty Polychromed Horse and Rider
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Hand-Painted Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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