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Place of Origin: Chinese
A Finely Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Jadeite
Located in Norton, MA
This is hand-carved loverly jadeite with a color of light blue. It's an oval shape and almost round. You may think it's a pendant, but in reality is a 360° carving with a Monkey ridi...
Category
20th Century Other Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
China 618-907 Ad Tang Dynasty Ancient Earthenware Sculpture of a Walking Horse
Located in Miami, FL
Standing horse from the Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD.
Beautiful sculptural piece of art from the Chinese ancient period of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) featuring the finely sculptural figure of a horse, carefully made of earthenware clay pottery.
The horse is standing in a very elegant and majestic position striding the four legs crossed. The animal has a slightly arched neck to the left looking forward and its extremely well modeled. The body is embellished with a beautiful saddle and intricate harnesses. The surface is treated with applications of natural color pigments such; white, light red and grays.
Has a measurements of 343 mm by 140 mm by 356 mm (13.5 x 5.5 x14 Inches) (34.3 x 14 x 35.6 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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Chinese Antique Monumental Buddhist Wooden Pagoda Tower, 70 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
China antique monumental Wooden Pagoda, total height is 70 inches, hand carved and hand painted wood, seven hexagonal sections plus finial, late Qin...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Hetian White Jade "Sheep Effigy" on Stand 18th/19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese Hetian white jade carved sheep effigy on a hardwood stand.
The "Density is 81.5 g / 26.5 cm³ = 3.07 g/cm³."
The sheep is resting in a relaxing position with its head...
Category
Late 18th Century Other Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Large Solid Stone Sitting Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tang Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Journey to the West Hitching Post, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Created in the mid-19th century, this charming limestone post likely once stood outside a building in China's Shanxi province as a spot to hitch livestock. Carved in reference to the Ming dynasty novel "Journey to the West," the monkey atop the post depicts Sun Wukong, the Monkey King...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Lapis Lazuli Carved Group of Figures Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a large heavy Chinese lapis lazuli well carved in details group of figures sculpture.`It depicts two young ladies very well dressed in southern and northern dynasty clothes with traditional Chinese hair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Stone Buddha Universal Virtue Samantabhadra Pu Xian on Elephant
Located in Somis, CA
A very unique, large hand carved solid stone Buddha Samantabhadra Pu Hsien (Xian) statue seated in lalita asana position. The broad face with benevolent countenance, downcast eyes framed by long-lobed ears and beneath gathered hair. Buddha wears a robe falling in gentle folds and opens at the chest revealing an elaborate necklace...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tang Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Important Ancient Chinese Effigy Pug Dog, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a carving of a canine “Pug”, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 CE
Dimensions: 38 cm, 15” High
Photographs taken indoors and out of doors for your viewing pleasure.
The hand carved limestone beast shown on its haunches with naturalistic joyful expression and a well defined compact head, ears, noes, eyes, feet, and tail parted to one side on reverse with distinctive collar ornament seated four square on a thick base all-over showing a weathered surface from significant age.
Formerly exhibited “Asia Week” New York City, Fuller Building, Hutton Gallery 2006.
Provenance: ex collection luoyang, Henan Province, China.
Includes custom display base as shown
Catalog reference: 35 years collecting 35 treasures, Number 35, p.76 (photo)
In ancient China, it is a well-known fact that several types of small dogs were bred and were favored pet gifts between emperors and kings including Lion Dogs, Pekingese and Lo-sze breeds. Some Lo-sze are pictured wearing collars with bells a frequent combination fancied by European royalty of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Lo-sze or pugs were prized for their compact body, good bones, flat face, square jaw, short coat, curled tail, side set back ears, and temperate disposition.
History:
Placing stone animals in important tombs can be traced back at least to the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE), some two thousand years ago. In ancient times, stone animals and human figures placed before imperial tombs symbolized royal power and privilege in addition to decorative functions.
The first Ming tomb...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Monumental 19th Century Chinese Sterling Silver Horse Sculpture Censer 45 Ounces
Located in San Diego, CA
Monumental 19th century Chinese sterling silver horse statue sculpture censer. Weighs 44.95 troy ounces or 1398 grams of .925 sterling silver. Has ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Chinese Drum Form Column Bases, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These 19th century column bases likely figured into the grand and imposing surroundings of a Qing-dynasty courtyard, flanking the entryway with their protective presence. Carved from...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of 19th century carved limestone Fu dogs with sinister smiles and furled brows once guarded the entrance to one of provincial China's grand homes. One peers up and the othe...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Antique Chinese Carved Guanxii Palace Panel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and exceptional antique Chinese carved wooden panel showing Li Ti Kwai as one of the Lohan gods. The panel originates from the Guanxii Pr...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Bronze Horse Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and graceful pair of bronze horses, beautifully cast. Originally from a Chinese temple in Vietnam, circa 1900.
M460.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand carved Chinese wooden horse is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Depicting the pleasures of daily life, míngqì f...
Category
16th Century Ming Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Stone Door Posts with Mythical Elephants, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Passing through these impressive posts, a visitor to a Qing-dynasty estate would know he was entering someplace special. Used in a traditional courtyard entry to secure the doors as they swung open, these hand-carved posts are nonetheless ripe with symbolism. Double dragon medallions...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
A large wood Buddha/Guanyin with traces of pigments Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
By Master
Located in Vienna, AT
A LARGE WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN WITH TRACES OF PIGMENTS
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The bodhisattva is shown seated in padmasana, wearing long flowing ro...
Category
Mid-17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Cache Ancient Heavenly Green Jade Bi , 98 pieces
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a guaranteed authentic ancient Chinese jade bi cache of ninety eight (98) discs from the Qijia culture, Northwestern China, circa 3000-2000 BCE.
Including Our Certificate of...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Buddhist Stele in Marble from Hebei Province, China w/Custom Stand
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite stele, hewn from pristine marble, beckons visitors with its ethereal presence. The scene was originally commissioned in 537 by Yuan’ning, prince of the Gaoping branch ...
Category
20th Century Qing Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
18th Century Hand-Carved Jichi Wood Guanyin Figure
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful sculpture realized in China in the 18th century depicts Guanyin, a Bodhisattva associated with compassion. The female form holds a pot in her hands. She appears draped...
Category
18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
China Large Steep Mountain Peaks Natural Marble Stone "Painting", Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Steep Mountain Peaks - Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone painting of a mythical sky and high mountains landscape called a dream stone Shih-hua.
It is a large monumental masterwork of nature. Totally natural.
Dimensions:
Hardwood frame: 38.25 inches tall and 17.5 inches width
Site: 35 inches tall and 14 inches width
This thin marble stone painting is approximately 3/8 inch thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing a unique, incredible pattern in white, cream and dark green colors.
Signed with red seal of poetic artist upper left and includes hanger and hardware on reverse.
This unique work of art was from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
History of Green Flower dream stone paintings...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
China Large Stunning Mountain Peaks Natural Marble Stone "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Magnificent Mountain Peaks - Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone painting of a mythical sky and mountains landscape called a dream stone Shih-hua.
It is a large monumental masterwork of nature. Totally natural.
Dimensions:
Hardwood frame: 19 inches tall and 33 inches length
Site: 13.75 inches tall and 27.5 inches length
This thin marble stone painting is approximately 3/8 inch thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing a unique, incredible pattern in white, cream and dark colors and includes hanger and hardware on reverse.
This unique work of art was from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
History of Green Flower dream stone paintings...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Pair of Very Refined Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardians, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of very refined standing pottery statue of guardians, dramatic facial expression, beautiful detail, early Tang dynasty 618-907, come with one Oxford authentication TL test cer...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Vintage Carved Stone Bust of Guanyin, Bodhisattva of Compassion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese vintage carved stone bust of Guanyin from the mid 20th century. Found in southern China, this large carved stone bust captivates u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
20th Century Asian Blackboard/Ornamental Tablet, Asian
Located in Berlin, DE
Ornate decorative element, blackboard set in gold. With animal figures from Chinese mythology.
(V-146).
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Late Qing Dynasty Hardwood Sculpture
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Hardwood carving of an immortal with silver wire inlay. Happy face. Chinese, later Qing dynasty. Splits & sleeve loss. 10 3/4"h., 3 1/8"dia.
Whitehall Antiques is a family business ...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver
Chinese Set of Four Architectural Elements
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-196 Chinese architectural fragments from cabinet or table late 19th century
Set of 4.
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
18th century Asian polychrome hand-carved wooden sculpture
Located in Oostende, BE
18th century Asian polychrome hand-carved wooden sculpture
Category
18th Century Other Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood & Inset Rouge Marble Plant Stand C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese plant stand with rouge marble top inset within rosewood base having carved foliate, bead and floral elements with stylized paw feet, c1900
Measures - 35.5"H x 16"W x...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Buddha Statuette in Blue Jade
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the tranquil elegance of this Chinese blue jade Buddha statuette, a remarkable example of traditional craftsmanship. Carved from striking blue jade, this piece captures the ...
Category
1960s Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
China Pair Antique Hand Carved Stone Pedestals 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to Find Pair from the 19th Century
From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find pair (2) of limestone finely carved pedestals - perfect for displaying your indoor or o...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Chinese Famille Rose Enameled Porcelain Guanyin, Zeng Longsheng, 1980's, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and vibrantly decorated Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain figure of Guanyin, marked Zeng Longsheng (1901 - 1964), but of later manufacture, circa 1980's, China.
The t...
Category
1980s Qing Vintage Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Han Dynasty Stick Figure from Xian
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Han pottery figure of a foot soldier is molded and engraved with facial details. It has been fired at high temperatures. The color pigments are painted on after cooling. This is...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Ornamental Buddha Statuette
Located in Milano, IT
Explore the essence of serenity and traditional craftsmanship with this exquisite Chinese Buddha statuette. Perfectly capturing the spirit of Buddhist art, this piece features a sere...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Monumental Antique Chinese Ancestral Shrine
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) architectural ancestral shrine.
19th century, China, exceptionally executed in traditional ancient Chinese architecture timber-frame temple h...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Buddha statuette in green jade
Located in Milano, IT
Dive into the serene world of spiritual art with this exquisite jade Buddha statue, dating back to the mid-20th century. Carved from the finest jade...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
A Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Parrots
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Chinese export famille verte porcelain parrots with gilt beaks, 20th century.
4 inches wide by 5 ½ inches deep by 9 ¾ inches tall
Category
Early 20th Century Other Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Monumental Chinese Green Translucent Serpentine Jade Carved Pagoda Censer
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Chinese serpentine jade carved pagoda censer, early 20th century.
A masterfully carved Chinese serpentine pagoda censer. The base of the tripod censer is set upon lion-he...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Eternal Blossoms: A Chinese Soapstone Masterpiece
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite large Chinese soapstone sculpture is a testament to the intricate artistry and rich cultural heritage of China. The piece, meticulously carved from a single block of v...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
China Old Colorful Gilded Coromandel Pavillion And Warriors Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Handsome Chinese Four Panel Coromandel Hand Carved and Hand Gilded Wood Screen mounted on board.
Carved Wood panels with gilding depicting a pavilion scene with warriors and general...
Category
Early 20th Century Ming Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silk
Hand-Carved White Alabaster Figure of Guanyin, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite figure of Guanyin from early 20th century is masterfully carved from a single piece of pure, delicate white alabaster. The alabaster, known for its firm yet warm quali...
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Early 20th Century Other Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Alabaster
Chinese carved jade plate from the Qing Dynasty
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Chinese carved jade plate from the Qing Dynasty
A Chinese plate in the shape of a flower, with handles also representing sunflowers with leaves, of carved jade with two hanging rings...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
Located in Chicago, IL
Based on forms that emerged during the Shang Dynasty (1600-1027 BC), this jade stone ceremonial blade continues upon this tradition with precision. The Shang dynasty placed great emp...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Steel
19c Chinese HandCarved Walnut Wood And Mother Of Perl Architectural Element
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One of a kind wall hanging made of solid wood with beautifully inlaid of mother of perl , Chinese garden ,animals and birds motifs imbedded in the wood . This panel originally was a ...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
19c Chinese HandCarved Walnut Wood And Mother Of Perl Architectural Element
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One of a kind wall hanging made of solid wood with beautifully inlaid of mother of perl , Chinese garden ,animals and birds motifs imbedded in the wood . This panel originally was a ...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
Located in Chicago, IL
Based on forms that emerged during the Shang Dynasty (1600-1027 BC), this jade stone ceremonial blade continues upon this tradition with precision. The Shang dynasty placed great emp...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Steel
Ming Dynasty Polychromed Grey Stone Standing Buddha, Museum Mounted
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ming Dynasty Polychrome Grey Stone Standing Buddha, Museum Mounted (1368-1644)
A polychrome gray stone sculpture of Buddha stands, wearing laye...
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17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Earthenware Horse Sculpture Míngqì Tomb Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce 600 year old (approx) Chinese pottery Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) large glazed earthenware míngqì tomb figure, modeled as horse sculpture with saddle, stirrups, and integral ba...
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15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware
A Fine White Jade Ink Cake Stand. Qing Dynasty, 19TH C
Located in London, GB
A WHITE JADE INK CAKE STAND ,QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Carved in the shape of a wood stand with a rectangular upper surface hand carved in low relief with a seven monkeys in diffe...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ming Dynasty stone foo dog from the revered Beijing Summer Palace, dating back to the end of the 17th century. This magnificent sculpture depicts a powerful lion, imbued with the myt...
Category
Late 17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Carved Soap Stone Sculpture of a Wise Ancient with Dragon
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A finely carved soap stone sculpture of a wise ancient with a dragon on his shoulder standing on a braun soap stone base. In fine original conditi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Tortoise Shell Carved Box with Inset Jade Butterfly and Gourd Carving.
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese tortoise shell box set with jade carving of gourds and butterfly. Gourds symbolize fertility. The box has internal mirror.
THIS ITEM CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE US.
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1890s Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinse Jade Basketweave Pattern Teapot early Qing Dynasty/
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese nephrite jade teapot compressed globular form, with S-shaped spout and C-shaped handle. The body decorated with hand carved fine basketweave pattern. The domed cover with a b...
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Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
A Heavy Cast Gilded Bronze Right Hand of the Buddha Shakyamuni
Located in London, GB
A Heavy Cast Gilded Bronze Right Hand of the Buddha Shakyamuni
Showing the gesture of meditation
Old smooth dark patina with remains of gilding
China
15th Century - Early Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644)
SIZE: 25cm long, 13.5cm wide, 10cm deep – 9¾ ins long, 5¼ ins wide, 4 ins deep
The forefinger and little finger of this hand are slightly lifted away from the others and are making the gesture of meditation, which is associated with the moment of the Buddha’s enlightenment. From the position of the fingers it is probable that this is the right hand of a monumental, double life size, image of the Buddha seated in meditation.
Provenance:
Ex Finch and Co...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of large Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) earthenware Imperial roof decorations - ornamental architectural terracotta roof tile beasts.
15th/16th century or earlier, Northern China, most likely Forbidden City, Dongcheng District, Beijing, figural pottery modeled as mythical qilin (foo dog / guardian lion), the crouching beast with legs back and flaming body depicted ready to pounce. Retaining partial remnants of the red wax export seal, indicating they are authentic and were legally exported out of the country.
Dimensions: (approx)
Largest: 18" Tall, 19" Wide, 8" Deep
History:
Chinese roof tiles have been a part of Chinese architecture for over 2,000 years. These unique and beautifully crafted tiles have become an integral part of traditional Chinese culture, and have gained international recognition for their beauty and cultural significance. In this article, we will explore the different types of Chinese roof tiles, their construction, cultural significance, preservation and restoration techniques, and modern uses.
Chinese imperial roof decorations or roof charms or roof-figures (Chinese: 檐獸/檐兽; pinyin: yán shòu) or "walking beasts" (Chinese: 走獸/走兽; pinyin: zǒu shòu) or "crouching beasts" (Chinese: 蹲獸/蹲兽; pinyin: Dūn shòu) were statutes placed along the ridge line of official buildings of the Chinese empire. Only official buildings (palaces, government buildings, and some temples) were permitted to use such roof decorations.
Occasionally arranged in an outward marching procession with various different examples, the number and type indicating the importance of the duties performed within the building or within the courtyard protected by a gate. With a maximum number of nine, the mythical beast was one of the highest in rank, thus modeled set to pounce upon the man and lower ranking creatures, ready to devour them should they stray from performing their duties with faithfulness and rectitude
The Design and Construction of Chinese Roofs:
The roof design is an important aspect of Chinese architecture, with each component of the roof playing a specific role. Chinese roof tiles fit into the overall design of the roof and are placed on top of wooden supports called purlins. The interlocking system of Chinese roof tiles ensures that they stay in place and prevent leaks. Ridge tiles...
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16th Century Ming Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
Chinese Jade Top Matchbox Holder, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
With vintage charm and petite scale, this Chinese matchbox holder features an openwork jade lid carved to depict flowers and foliage in translucent green. The jade panel is removable...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade, Brass
Important chinese terracotta sculpture of a horse, China Northern Wei dynasty
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Terracotta mingqi with white slip and polychromy, representing a horse with its finery.
Very good to perfect condition.
Please note that all ancient Chinese terracotta sculptures wer...
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15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Important chinese terracotta sculpture of a camel, China Tang dynasty
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Mingqi in grey terracotta with white slip and polychromy, representing a Bactrian camel, ridden by a court lady.
Good condition.
Please note that all a...
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15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
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Terracotta
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