Flourishing in East Java, Indonesia, between the late 13th and the early 16th centuries, art from Majapahit had a decisive influence on the development of Southeast Asian culture: its highly distincti[...]
The so-called stick lady was from the imperial tomb in Han dynasty (206 BCE- 220 CE). In fact, it was made as one of the courtiers to accompany the emperors or empress in their afterlife, alongside wi[...]
This is a dancing terracotta lady figure from Sichuan region in Han dynasty. Although the colours have all faded, the shape and the moulded detail on the surface provide it with an everlasting life. T[...]
Horsewoman sitting on a saddled horse wearing a traditional Persian headdress. She is dressed in a long orange tunic. The horse is in a standing position, resting on a terrace. The tail is braided. Po[...]
Horseman archer and his mount in terracotta. The rider riding the horse wears a long, crossed black and turquoise tunic with a red collar. He carries a quiver of arrows on his back. He held a bow in h[...]
Head of a Gupta deity circa 6th century AD in terracotta. Sloping face with an enigmatic smile, this sculpture is adorned with a headband around the head and a bun ball above the forehead. The Guptas [...]
China - Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1643)
Sentry box and 5 servants in polychrome enamelled terracotta
Sentry box height 23.2 cm
Servant heights 14.1 to 13.4 cm
2 glued heads
Beautiful set of an ox pulling a cart in slip-glazed terracotta. Very good overall condition. The object is accompanied by a thermoluminescence test certifying the authenticity of the dating. Similar [...]
Horse Head China Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE) Terracotta. Han Dynasty, 206 BC – 220 AD The Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD) reunified China after the civil war that followed the death of in 210 BC. It is[...]
Pretty Chinese horsewoman in terracotta with slip and polychromy from the Tang Dynasty. She is wearing a shawl covering her face as well and tied at the back. She is dressed in a long orange dress wit[...]
Dame de cour en céramique , placée à l'origine dans les tombeau de personnages de l'aristocratie avec une cohorte de serviteurs, destinée à accompagner le défunt dans l' au-delà , selon les rites fu[...]
Magnificent set of statuettes cast in pinkish beige, clayey and fine terracotta as well as a palanquin. The set is composed of nine musicians (five Bang players, two Bangdi players, two Suona players)[...]
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 pigments in shades of [...]
Head of a funerary figure China. Early Han period, 2nd-1st centuries BC. Terracotta. Height: 11 cm (without the base) Base. Provenance: - Estate of Madame Anne-Marie Rousset - Former Robert Rousset co[...]
Guard in a static standing position, the right arm bent to originally hold a spear. He is dressed in the traditional clothes of the Persian military originally. A tunic belted at the waist falling ove[...]
Terracotta singer from the Sichuan region. He is in a kneeling position, his left hand behind his ear and his mouth open in song. He wears the typical clothing of the period, such as a long, crossed r[...]
Beautiful Chinese musician horseman playing the drum in terracotta with engobe and polychromies from the Tang Dynasty. He is wearing a hat, dressed in a short-sleeved tunic, baggy pants tucked into hi[...]
Splendid and large groom of foreign origin in terracotta with painted engobe. He is in motion and we can clearly see the use of the power of his entire body to control a horse at the time. His size sp[...]
Grand officer of the Chinese army of the Han Dynasty. He is richly adorned with a crossed tunic falling over baggy trousers above the boots. He wears a leather headdress on his head, a sign of his ran[...]
Court maid holding a bottle on a tray. She is dressed in a long dress topped with a vest and a long shawl worn over her shoulders and falling down her body. This fashion began around the beginning of [...]
Court maid holding a vase. She is dressed in a long dress topped with a vest and a long shawl worn over her shoulders and falling down her body. This fashion began around the beginning of the Tang per[...]
Court maid holding and extending a present in her hands, probably to her mistress. She is dressed in a long dress topped with a vest and a long shawl worn over her shoulders and falling down her body.[...]
A pair of dignitaries on pedestals with their clothes tied at the waist. One of them carries a wooden object on his shoulder (stool?). Ming dynasty terracotta dignitary figurines are remarkable works [...]
Large horseman in motion on his mount. Ming dynasty terracotta horsemen, especially those with removable heads, are fascinating objects that reflect the art and culture of China between the 14th and 1[...]
Mingqi in gray terracotta with white slip and polychrome, representing a Bactrian camel, ridden by a court lady.
Very good state of conservation.
Please note that all ancient Chinese terracotta scul[...]
Mingqi in terracotta with white slip and polychrome, representing a adorned horse.
Very good, even perfect condition.
Please note that all ancient Chinese terracotta sculptures were placed in the gr[...]
Female figure in terracotta, traditional headdress, earring, slightly large, missing part of the body, beautiful patina on terracotta, beautiful profile.
Indonesia, East Java, Majapahit Kingdom, late[...]
Glazed terracotta statuette called sancai, representing a servant standing on a hexagonal base in a resting position. He wears a long dark and turquoise coat belted at the waist and is wearing a boile[...]
Glazed terracotta statuette called sancai, representing a servant standing on a hexagonal base in a resting position. He wears a long green coat belted at the waist and is wearing a boiled wool cap, h[...]
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 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 [...]
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.
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[...]
Large house with terracotta balcony with green glaze, lead enamel. The roof is rectangular with tiles representing a thatched roof. The front legs are zoomorphic in shape with traces of orange polychr[...]
Lady of the Court in a kneeling position, her head tilted forward, her crossed and belted dress falling to her knees. His hands were made of wood and were to hold an offering or a musical instrument. [...]
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 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[...]
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
Proantic uses a cookie to analyze traffic and improve its service by using Google Analytics. Data sent to Google Analytics (frequency of visits to the site and pages visited) are anonymous. No other cookie tracks your activity, your personal data is not collected. Thank you for helping us to have better understanding how Proantic is used.
Le Magazine de PROANTIC
TRÉSORS Magazine
Rivista Artiquariato