Arnos Valley Cemetery-Angel Statue

Arnos Valley Cemetery-Angel Statue

King Kong Rex

King Kong Rex

This sculpture is the Buddhist King Kong Hercules (also known as the two generals of hum and ha), which is the patron saint of Buddhist temples and usually appears in pairs to defend the entrance to the temple. Its image usually has strong muscles and an angry face, symbolizing the power of Buddhism to protect it from evil. This style is common in the stone carving art of the Chinese Northern Qi Dynasty (550-577 AD) or the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Such limestone statues have also been unearthed at sites such as the Longmen Grottoes. In some museum collections (such as the Litberg Museum in Zurich), a statue of the Northern Qi King Kong with a similar missing arm can be seen.
Frog on the Rock statue

Frog on the Rock statue

The statue depicts a frog squatting on an irregularly shaped stone, presenting a realistic and age-eroded gray appearance, possibly with mossy green or yellow markings.
Wooden statue of St. Florian

Wooden statue of St. Florian

This is a wooden statue of Saint Florian. St. Florian is a Catholic saint. He is honored as the chief saint of firefighters, chimney cleaners and winemakers. He is also regarded as the chief guarantor against fires and floods. The statue depicts St. Florian as an image of a Roman soldier. He usually holds a bucket or basin, symbolizing his role in dousing flames and protecting people from fire hazards. Legend has it that in the 4th century AD, St. Florian used a bucket of water to put out a fire and save a city, which made him the patron saint of firefighters.
White White Jade Standing Arhat Statue

White White Jade Standing Arhat Statue

This is a Chinese Northern Qi period (550-577 AD) white marble standing arhat statue. According to art historians, such images of young monks are often considered to be Ananda (Ānanda), one of the ten disciples of the Buddha. The style of the statue dates back to the 6th century AD China's Northern Qi Dynasty, and the art of this period is known for its serene, introspective expressions and smooth lines of clothing. It has the classic "Oriental smile", reflecting the peak level of Buddhist art at that time. The statue is carved from high quality white marble.
Ancient Egyptian hippo statue

Ancient Egyptian hippo statue

This is an ancient Egyptian hippo statue dating back to the Middle Kingdom period (c. 1961-1878 BC). This statue is the unofficial mascot of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and has a famous nickname "William". It is made of Egyptian glazed pottery (faience), a ceramic material made of quartz powder with a unique blue glaze. The statue was found in a shaft in the burial chamber of a steward named Senbi in the Mayr region of Egypt.
Ancient Greek pottery female statue

Ancient Greek pottery female statue

This object is a small pottery female statue from the Greek period, depicting a woman holding a child. The statue is made of terra cotta and was common in ancient Greece, especially in the Boeotia (Tanagra) style statues of the region of Boetia. Such small statues are often used as offerings to deities in charge of fertility and child protection.
Sculpture of Lao Zi

Sculpture of Lao Zi

This is a sculpture or ornament of Lao Zi (or Lao Dan, Lao Jun). Lao Tzu is a famous philosopher, thinker and founder of Taoism in ancient China. In Taoism, he is revered as "Taishanlaojun". Lao Tzu in the statue is in a sitting posture, leaning slightly, with his left hand resting on his knee, and his right hand may have originally held a scroll or dust, sitting on a package. Laozi's ideas had a profound influence on Chinese philosophy and religion.
Paleolithic mammoth ivory horse statue

Paleolithic mammoth ivory horse statue

This is the Vogelhurd Cave Horse statue, the oldest known horse art sculpture, carefully carved from mammoth ivory. The statue was made in the Orina culture period of the late Paleolithic age. It has a history of about 35,000 to 40,000 years. It is one of the earliest figurative works of art created by early modern humans. The Vogelhurd Cave, known for unearthing a large number of Ice Age artworks, is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This remarkable artifact is now in the collection of the Chateau Museum of Hohentubingen, Tubingen, Germany.
Ice Age mammoth ivory lion statue

Ice Age mammoth ivory lion statue

This is the mammoth ivory lion statue found in Vogelhurd cave, one of the oldest known figurative works of art in the world. The sculpture belongs to the Late Paleolithic Oreina culture and is between 35,000 and 40,000 years old. The statue is carved from mammoth ivory. It is very small and easy to carry (about 8.7cm long). The surface of the statue is engraved with a fine grid or cross-hatched pattern. Archaeologists believe that these ice age animal carvings may be related to hunting rituals, prehistoric beliefs or shamanic practices.
Bronze statue of Asclepius

Bronze statue of Asclepius

This is a bronze statue of Asclepius, the ancient Greek god of medicine. He stands steadily, with his center of gravity on one leg and the other leg slightly curved (dual balanced standing posture). His right hand is clenched (he may have originally held a scepter, scroll or spear, which is now missing), his left arm naturally droops, and he may also hold a scroll in his hand. Age: Statues in this style usually date back to the Greco-Roman period from the 1st century BC to the 2nd century AD.
Statue of ancient Egyptian goddess Isis nursing Horus

Statue of ancient Egyptian goddess Isis nursing Horus

This is a statue of the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis nursing Horus. In ancient Egyptian mythology, Isis was the goddess of magic and healing. She raised and protected her son Horus alone and eventually avenged her father Osiris. This image of "suckling Isis" (Lactans) was very popular in the later period of Egyptian history to the Ptolemaic period (c. 664 BC to 30 BC).
Parry Albert's bust sculpture

Parry Albert's bust sculpture

The sculpture depicts the Hungarian politician, writer and journalist Albert Parry (1823-1867). The work was created by Hungarian sculptor Izsó Miklós.
Meritaten bust stone statue

Meritaten bust stone statue

This sculpture is a limestone bust of Princess Meritaten from the period of Amarna in ancient Egypt. This statue was made during the Amalna period of the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom period of ancient Egypt (about 1353-1336 BC). It depicts one of the daughters of Pharaoh Ehnatun and his queen Naftiti, most likely their eldest daughter Melitati (Meritaten). The statue has a unique Amarna art style, which is characterized by the realism of the figure and slender, soft facial features. The statue is currently in the collection of the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.
Wood statue of Emperor Kazimiri III the Great

Wood statue of Emperor Kazimiri III the Great

This is a statue of King Casimir the Great. Kazimierz III was the last Polish king of the Piast dynasty and the only monarch in Polish history to be awarded the title of "Great Emperor. The king in the statue is dressed in silver armor, with a gold cloak over his shoulders and lined with purple fabric. He wears a crown in the shape of precious stones and lilies, and holds the symbols of kingship-the scepter and the kingship ball (cross holy ball). It is a Gothic wood carving with facial features similar to his image on a sarcophagus at Wawel Cathedral. This statue was in 1930.
Painted wood bust of St. Gereon

Painted wood bust of St. Gereon

St. Gereon was an officer in the Legion of Thebes who refused to carry out orders to persecute Christians and was said to have been beheaded and martyred in Cologne. This wood bust of the guardian saint of Cologne was probably made by Hermann Kessel around 1683/88 and is now hidden in the Catholic parish church of St. Gillian in Cologne (originally the college church).
Ancient Egyptian Baboon Stone Carvings

Ancient Egyptian Baboon Stone Carvings

This is a small stone statue of a baboon in a typical ancient Egyptian-style squatting posture. In ancient Egyptian mythology, baboons were one of the incarnations of the god of wisdom, Thoth, and were often represented by this squatting posture with hands on knees and a solemn expression. It is worth noting that there is a clear manual ink book number "M6007" on the side of the base ". This shows that the model is generated by high-definition scanning based on real museum collections or archaeological unearthed cultural relics, and has extremely high scientific research and historical archive value.
Hunting goddess Diana riding deer stone carving

Hunting goddess Diana riding deer stone carving

This is a stone carving of Diana, the hunting goddess, riding a deer, showing a high dynamic beauty and classical artistic features. Diana (corresponding to Artemis in Greek mythology) rides naked on the back of a stag that is leaping into the air, holding the antlers in her right hand to maintain balance, and holding a long bow in her left hand, showing the dynamic moments of hunting. The front hoof of the stag is vacated, and the rear hoof is pedaled on the base decorated with tree roots. The whole stag is inclined upward, which has great visual impact.
Stone Seahorse (granite)

Stone Seahorse (granite)

This is a granite stone carving seahorse. In traditional Chinese architecture (especially ancient houses or gardens in southern Fujian and Lingnan regions), this stone carving is usually used as a decorative component of the building, a garden sketch or a kissing beast on the roof. Combines horse head, fish body (with fins) and curly tail. This kind of "seahorse" image is often regarded as an auspicious mythical beast capable of opening fire and water in traditional oriental culture, and often appears in ancient buildings near water systems or coastal areas. The lines are simple and powerful, especially the spiral treatment of the tail and the fins on the back, which show the exquisite round carving craftsmanship of the stonemason.
Contemplative ape statue

Contemplative ape statue

A "contemplative ape" statue carved in dark stone, this work presents a high degree of realism and artistic expression. The ape sits curled up, with one hand on his cheek and deep eyes, showing a state of contemplation similar to that of a human "thinker.
Sitting Statues of Sakyamuni Buddha with Copper and Gold

Sitting Statues of Sakyamuni Buddha with Copper and Gold

This is a bronze gilt statue of Sakyamuni Buddha, with a typical Tibetan Buddhist art style. According to its gesture (seal), this Buddha statue can be identified as the master Sakyamuni Buddha. Statues are usually cast in copper or bronze and gilded on the surface. This movable gold and bronze Buddha statues were very popular in the Han and Tibetan areas of China and lasted until the Ming and Qing dynasties. The statue has a plump face, a serene look, regular screw hair, a right shoulder cassock, smooth clothing lines, and a double-layer lotus throne with a waist. This style combines the characteristics of statues in India, Nepal and the Central Plains, forming a unique Tibetan Buddhist art school.
Buddha Head Statue of Sakyamuni, Founder of Buddhism

Buddha Head Statue of Sakyamuni, Founder of Buddhism

The statue depicts the head of Buddha Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism, with a meditative look, closed eyes, a bun on the top of the head (called "Ushnisha", symbolizing wisdom) and a spiral bun (called "snail hair").
Wood Carving of Buddha Head

Wood Carving of Buddha Head

This is a statue of the Buddha's head, depicting the head of Buddha Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism, with a meditative look, closed eyes, a bun on the top of the head (called "Ushnisha", symbolizing wisdom) and a spiral bun (called "snail hair"). The statue presents a wood-like carved texture and brown tone distressed effect, with a strong Zen or Southeast Asian Balinese style, designed to create a peaceful and peaceful atmosphere.
Statue of African Buffalo

Statue of African Buffalo

This is a statue of an African buffalo, usually a large ornament for outdoor gardens or landscape decoration. The statue vividly captures the strong, muscular image of the African buffalo (also known as the Cape of Good Hope buffalo), especially its iconic large, inward-curved horns. The buffalo symbolizes strength, resilience and wild beauty in many cultures.
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