This statue was present at an exhibition on the Silk Road in Fukuoka (Japan) in March 2024. It is an exceptional piece which has retained all its color throughout the centuries. Exhibited behind thick[...]
Mingqi in gray terracotta with white slip and polychrome, representing a rider on his horse.
Very good state of conservation.
Please note that all ancient Chinese terracotta sculptures were placed i[...]
China - Tang period (618-907)
Statuette of Lokapala (guardian of the "directions") standing in armor, left hand raised
Terracotta with traces of polychromy
Height 59 cm
Thermoluminescence test fro[...]
China Tang dynasty (618 - 907) -
Foreign dignitary in terracotta with traces of polychromy
Height 63 cm
Thermoluminescence test from the Kotalla laboratory n°160921
With base
Tuccata“, votive figure in terracotta with cecidon glaze representing a woman carrying a child, found in the rice fields. Restoration at the level of the head: The head was separated from the body and[...]
Votive figure modeled of a buffalo with a beautiful, peaceful and stylized posture. Orange terracotta, one horn restored as well as the end of the other, together in good general state of conservation[...]
Globular vase with double handles, flared neck. China, Gansu (province), Neolithic Terracotta And Pigment. some gaps on the collar (see photos) Height: 9cm diameter: 36cm
Han Dynasty Stickman This is a figure of Han Dynasty China, Western Han Dynasty 206 BC. – 24 AD Slender figure representing a standing naked "Han" spearman. Originally, this spearman wore a garment of[...]
the Stickman.” Represented here above is aHan Dynasty figure China, Western Han Dynasty 206 B.C. – 24 A.D.
Slender figure representing a standing naked “Han” lancer. Originally, this lancer wore a [...]
China - Tang period (618-907)
Musician on horseback (flute player)
Terracotta with traces of polychromy
H34.5 cm
Kotalla laboratory certificate n° 030921
Two others available (pan flute player [...]
Guan Vase Amphora In Terracotta Han Dynasty Period (206 BC - 220 AD). Guan vase with two large handles, decorated with incised spirals on each side. In gray terracotta with brown patina. height: 18.5 [...]
Rare terracotta bull's head, missing horn and erosions on the muzzle, beautiful patina on terracotta, exceptional profile.
Indonesia, East Java, Majapahit Kingdom, late 13th century / early 16th cent[...]
Interesting and authentic statuette of a Xianbei warrior in polychrome terracotta dating from the Wei dynasty from the north of China (IIIth/VIth AD). Dimensions: -Height: 23cm -Length: 6.5cm -Width: [...]
China - Tang period (618-907)
Standing camel statuette placed on a terracotta terrace with traces of polychromy
H 31.5 cm
Restorations
Kotalla laboratory certificate n°140921
Miniature terracotta rooster glazed with lead enamels in three colours, yellow ocher, green and almost black manganese purple. The rooster is made in 2 molded parts, assembled with slip. Chinese creat[...]
China, Han period (206 BC - 220 AD).
Mingqi Four-legged fish with human head.
Terracotta with traces of polychromy.
Dimensions :
Height: 13.8 cm.
Length: 30 cm.
Figure representing a lady of the court, in "mingqi" painted terracotta, Han dynasty. The classic form of the figure: a woman with folded hands, wearing a dress with wide sleeves and a wide hem. It is[...]
Beautiful depiction of Shiva from this popular story from the Shiva Purana. Mother Parvati once wanted to take a bath and created a boy from the soil of her own body, asking him to stand guard outside[...]
China
Large ocher and beige terracotta horse with chestnut mane, raising high the right front, harnessed and ready for departure
Tang dynasty late 7th early 8th century
H 47.5 cm
Certificate from [...]
China, Tang period (618-907), very beautiful Chinese terracotta statue depicting a court lady commonly called "Fat Lady". Her body is hidden under a loose garment, enhanced with color pigments in shad[...]
The Hindu mother goddess Hariti, protector of children, is shown here in her Javanese form as Men Brajut. She sits with a child on her lap which she hugs against her chest and holds another behind her[...]
Terracotta bull's head. I
ndonesia, East Java, Kingdom of Majapahit, late 13th century / early 16th century.
Good condition .
height with base 11 cm head height 5 cm head width 4.5 cm
Terracotta character head with a traditional round headdress, trace of polychromy, decorated with earrings.
Indonesia, East Java, Kingdom of Majapahit, late 13th century / early 16th century.
Good g[...]
Terracotta character head with a tricorn headdress, adorned with earrings.
Indonesia, East Java, Kingdom of Majapahit, late 13th century / early 16th century.
Good condition .
height with base 10.5[...]
Character head in volcanic terracotta with a traditional high broken headdress, adorned with earrings and horns.
Indonesia, East Java, Kingdom of Majapahit, late 13th century / early 16th century.
G[...]
Terracotta character head with a traditional high headdress, adorned with earrings.
Indonesia, East Java, Kingdom of Majapahit, late 13th century / early 16th century.
Good condition .
height with [...]
Terracotta character head with a patterned bun headdress, adorned with earrings.
Indonesia, East Java, Kingdom of Majapahit, late 13th century / early 16th century.
Good general condition, slight ol[...]
Terracotta character head with a rounded patterned headdress and jeweled ears.
Indonesia, East Java, Kingdom of Majapahit, late 13th century / early 16th century.
Good general condition
height with[...]
Votive Amulet - Terracotta Buddha period Kingdom of Pagan (Paien), 10th / 12th century, Burma.
height 9 cm wide 10 cm thickness 2 cm
Good general condition.
Terracotta woman's head with the ears adorned with jewels.
Indonesia, East Java, Kingdom of Majapahit, late 13th century / early 16th century.
height with base: 14.5cm head height 7cm wide 5cm
Terracotta character head with a flat headdress and jeweled ears.
Indonesia, East Java, Kingdom of Majapahit, late 13th century / early 16th century.
Good general condition,
height with base 14.5 c[...]
Dark brown terracotta smiling character head.
Indonesia, East Java, Majapahit period, late 13th century / early 16th century.
height with base 13 cm
head height 6.5 cm
wide 5.5 cm
Camel in light brown glazed terracotta. On the oval saddle coat, reserved in biscuit, decorations in black polychromy. China, Tang era (618-907).
This type of representation of a Bactrian camel den[...]
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