Hindu Heritage Garuda Stone Carvings

Hindu Heritage Garuda Stone Carvings

Garuda is a bird (usually an eagle) in Hindu mythology, a mount (vahana) of the god Vishnu. Garuda unfolded in two forms. One is an animal form (such as a huge bird with half-spread wings), and the other is an anthropomorphic form (such as a human form with wings and some bird features).
Top of 12th Century Cambodian Relic Sakyamuni Buddha icon

Top of 12th Century Cambodian Relic Sakyamuni Buddha icon

This work is a portable icon of Shakyamuni Buddha, with a gesture of touch-the-ground seal. The creation time is about from the late 1100 to the early 1200 s. It comes from Cambodia and belongs to the artworks of the seventh generation of jayavarma (Jayavarman VII). The material is bronze and measures 42 x 18.5 x 3cm (about 16 9/16 x 7 5/16 x 1 3/16 inches), which is in the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Classical period artifacts Klatt wine

Classical period artifacts Klatt wine

Glass-shaped Kratt wine ware decorated with red figures, Sicily La Gusa. Front: The warrior bids farewell to his family (wife and son in the arms of a nanny); Back: The man, armed with a stick and Himatian, stands between two women. From the site of Kamarina, Lagusa Province, Sicily, Italy. Classical period, 5th century BC. Collected in the Parco Archeologico di Kamarina e Cava d'Ispica Archaeological Park.
Thailand prehistoric period artifacts Thailand prehistoric pottery jar

Thailand prehistoric period artifacts Thailand prehistoric pottery jar

This clay pot is a typical artifact of Thailand's prehistoric period, reflecting the daily life and craftsmanship of human beings in the Neolithic or Bronze Age at that time. This type of pottery is mainly used to store food, liquid or grain, reflecting the needs and skills of an agricultural society.
A pair of Khmer pottery artifacts from early Khmer civilization

A pair of Khmer pottery artifacts from early Khmer civilization

This pottery is one of the representative works of early ceramic art of Khmer culture. It is made of glazed pottery, showing the level of craftsmanship and artistic style at that time. Khmer pottery is usually used in daily life or religious ceremonies, reflecting the exchange and integration of Khmer civilization with surrounding cultures. The design of this pottery is simple and elegant and may be used to hold liquids. It was created from the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD and is currently in the collection of the Minneapolis Art Institute.
Vietnam during the Li Dynasty cultural relics occupy the city deification king statue

Vietnam during the Li Dynasty cultural relics occupy the city deification king statue

"Zhancheng Atheification of the King" was created in the late 10th century AD, made of sandstone. The statue is similar in style to the sculptures in ancient temple sites such as Mishan and Toyo in Vietnam's central highlands (south of Da Nang). As a classic representative of Zhancheng sculpture, this work of art has rarity and typicality. Zhancheng is a kingdom influenced by Indian culture that flourished in southern Vietnam between the 3rd and 15th centuries AD. The statue depicts a deified king who sits in a yoga-sitting position (Satvaparyankasava), holding a lotus flower with both hands outstretched.
Vietnam's Li Dynasty Cultural Relics with Lid Celadon Pot

Vietnam's Li Dynasty Cultural Relics with Lid Celadon Pot

This is a celadon pot with a lid, dating from the 13th to 14th century AD. The description is as follows: During the Li and Chen dynasties, the design of the holding pot used to hold wine, water or tea was common. The pot body was usually spherical with a short molded spout. Celadon of this period showed a variety of colors, people by adding traces of iron oxide in the glaze, so that its color from light yellow, green to olive green and blue-green. The body of this vessel is carved with floral patterns, which make the celadon glaze thicker in the concave pattern, thus showing a slightly darker olive green color, which contrasts with other parts of the body.
12th Century Cambodian Artifacts

12th Century Cambodian Artifacts

This pair of works is "The Snake God (Naga) Decorative Top", created in the 12th century AD (Angkor Wat period). This artwork is from Cambodia and is made of bronze. The overall size is 29.2 x 15.2 x 15.2cm (about 11 1/2 x 6 x 6 inches). It is currently in the Cleveland Museum of Art.
12th Century Cambodian Cultural Relics Portable Statues of Sakyamuni Buddha

12th Century Cambodian Cultural Relics Portable Statues of Sakyamuni Buddha

This work is a portable icon of Shakyamuni Buddha, with a gesture of touch-the-ground seal. The creation time is about from the late 1100 to the early 1200 s. It comes from Cambodia and belongs to the artworks of the seventh generation of jayavarma (Jayavarman VII). The material is bronze and measures 42 x 18.5 x 3cm (about 16 9/16 x 7 5/16 x 1 3/16 inches), which is in the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Eighteenth Century European Porcelain Imitation Twelve Horned Porcelain Bowl

Eighteenth Century European Porcelain Imitation Twelve Horned Porcelain Bowl

This porcelain was made in Meissen, Germany, between 1730 and 1734. Meissen Porcelain Workshop is inspired by oriental porcelain, especially Chinese and Japanese styles. This work is modeled after the traditional Japanese twelve-horn bowl. It uses exquisite underglaze blue, overglaze and gold decoration, which is a good example of early European porcelain making process.
eighteenth-century european porcelain imitation twelve-horn bowl

eighteenth-century european porcelain imitation twelve-horn bowl

This porcelain was made in Meissen, Germany, between 1730 and 1734. Meissen Porcelain Workshop is inspired by oriental porcelain, especially Chinese and Japanese styles. This work is modeled after the traditional Japanese twelve-horn bowl. It uses exquisite underglaze blue, overglaze and gold decoration, which is a good example of early European porcelain making process.
Ming Dynasty Cultural Relics Orchid Pavilion Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

Ming Dynasty Cultural Relics Orchid Pavilion Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

A Cargo Ship Loading Jingdezhen Porcelain in Qianlong Period of Qing Dynasty

A Cargo Ship Loading Jingdezhen Porcelain in Qianlong Period of Qing Dynasty

Eighteenth-century European artifacts gilded painted teapot

Eighteenth-century European artifacts gilded painted teapot

Indian marble temple pillars

Indian marble temple pillars

Indian marble temple pillars are from Jain temples in India. It is now located at the British Museum in London. Production and twelfth century.
Eighteenth Century Qing Dynasty Relics Lioness and Cub Jingde overglazed porcelain

Eighteenth Century Qing Dynasty Relics Lioness and Cub Jingde overglazed porcelain

This artwork is from Jingdezhen, China, and was made between 1700 and 1720. This is a porcelain statue, its special feature is the use of "glazed" decoration technology, painted on the unglazed body (also known as "green color").
Eighteenth Century European Porcelain Blue and White Porcelain Cover Jar

Eighteenth Century European Porcelain Blue and White Porcelain Cover Jar

This work of art is a blue and white porcelain covered pot (Deckelvase), which was made by the German Meissen Porcelain Factory (Meissen) and was completed between 1725 and 1726. It is a piece of porcelain as the material of art, its decoration using the underglaze blue (Unterglasurblau) technique. The special feature of this covered jar is that it has a lizard decoration attached to its shape, which adds a unique beauty of the combination of nature and art.
Eighteenth Century European Porcelain Golden Lion Soup Bowl Porcelain

Eighteenth Century European Porcelain Golden Lion Soup Bowl Porcelain

This mason porcelain bowl is made in imitation of a chinese design. The Mason Porcelain Factory began to imitate Chinese porcelain in the early 18th century to cater to the European market's fondness for oriental art. This porcelain soup bowl with a lid is decorated with a yellow lion pattern and uses superb porcelain craftsmanship. This decorative style combines European baroque art and oriental decorative elements, reflecting the artistic achievements of Meissen porcelain factory at that time.
Eighteenth Century European Porcelain Blue and White Porcelain Box with Lid

Eighteenth Century European Porcelain Blue and White Porcelain Box with Lid

The blue and white porcelain box with lid is a piece of exquisite porcelain made by the German Meissen Porcelain Factory (Meissen), created in about 1730. This work is a porcelain box with a lid, and its design is inspired by Japanese art style, reflecting the European imitation of East Asian art at that time.
12th Century Cambodian Cultural Relics Buddha Tempted by Magic Ro

12th Century Cambodian Cultural Relics Buddha Tempted by Magic Ro

This work is called "Buddha Tempted by Magic Luo". It was created in Cambodia from the end of the 12th century to the beginning of the 13th century. It belongs to the reign of Jayavarma VII. It is a bronze sculpture with overall dimensions of 42 x 18.5 x 3cm and top section of 22 x 17 x 3cm, currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This sculpture depicts the Buddha under the Bodhi tree to resist the temptation of the magic Luo scene. The Buddha is surrounded by a ring of burning gems and blossoms of lotus petals, symbolizing enlightenment and divine radiance. The right hand points to the ground and makes a gesture of "touching the ground", symbolizing the call to the earth.
12th Century Cambodian Heritage Buddha Tempted by Moreau Tower Top Ornament

12th Century Cambodian Heritage Buddha Tempted by Moreau Tower Top Ornament

This work is called "Buddha Tempted by Magic Luo". It was created in Cambodia from the end of the 12th century to the beginning of the 13th century. It belongs to the reign of Jayavarma VII. It is a bronze sculpture with overall dimensions of 42 x 18.5 x 3cm and top section of 22 x 17 x 3cm, currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This sculpture depicts the Buddha under the Bodhi tree to resist the temptation of the magic Luo scene. The Buddha is surrounded by a ring of burning gems and blossoms of lotus petals, symbolizing enlightenment and divine radiance. The right hand points to the ground and makes a gesture of "touching the ground", symbolizing the call to the earth.
18th Century European Porcelain Taoist Theme Bowl

18th Century European Porcelain Taoist Theme Bowl

This mason porcelain bowl is made in imitation of a chinese design. The Mason Porcelain Factory began to imitate Chinese porcelain in the early 18th century to cater to the European market's fondness for oriental art.
Eighteenth Century European Porcelain Porcelain Bowl

Eighteenth Century European Porcelain Porcelain Bowl

This mason porcelain bowl is made in imitation of a chinese design. The Mason Porcelain Factory began to imitate Chinese porcelain in the early 18th century to cater to the European market's fondness for oriental art.
Ancient Greek Pottery Kraut

Ancient Greek Pottery Kraut

A Krater is a large pottery from ancient Greece, often used to mix wine and water. A kraut with a red patterned column refers to a column with a red pattern painted on the pottery. This pottery was made in the Camarina (Camarina) region of Sicily between about the 5th century BC and the 4th century BC. This Klatt style of decoration is known as the Red-figure style, which was very popular in ancient Greek pottery. The red painting style is characterized by the use of red paint to draw patterns on a black background, making the patterns more vivid and detailed.