《 Brotolo 》

《 Brotolo 》

Antonio Soares dos Reis (1847-1889) was one of the most important Portuguese sculptors of the late 19th century. His works transition from abstract neoclassicism to vivid realism, and he is famous for the "Contemplating Dante" at the Prado Museum and the Columbus Monument in Madrid. The sculpture he created, "Brotolo," is an elderly Felix de Aveira Brotolo, who is a professor at the University of Coimbra. His wrinkled skin and curved posture indicate his old age. He was wearing a long robe, and the 'borla' held in his right hand showed his position as a professor.
The owl statue at the National Library of Greece

The owl statue at the National Library of Greece

The National Library of Greece (Greek: Εθ νικήΒιβ λιοθ ήκη) was established in the first half of the 19th century and is located near the center of Athens. It was designed by Danish architect Theofel Hansen and is one of his neoclassical architectural trilogy (the other two being the Academy of Athens and the University of Athens). The National Library of Greece houses 4500 Greek manuscripts, making it one of the places with the most preserved Greek manuscripts. The museum also houses many documents and archives related to the Greek Revolution.
The Apprentice

The Apprentice

Aprendiz is a sculpture created by Jeronimo Su ñ ol, one of the most important Spanish sculptors of the late 19th century. This work is made of bronze and measures 43x26x26 centimeters. It was completed in Rome in 1874. Sunor's works transition from abstract neoclassicism to vivid realism, and he is famous for the "Contemplating Dante" at the Prado Museum and the Columbus Monument in Madrid (as well as its replica in Central Park, New York).
The statue of Afaya on Ejina Island

The statue of Afaya on Ejina Island

Apha í a (Greek: Ἀπαία, Apha í a) is a Greek goddess worshipped only at a sacred site on the island of Aegina in the Saronic Gulf. She was worshipped as a local god related to fertility and agricultural cycles as early as the 14th century BC. Under the later Athenian hegemony, she was recognized as the goddesses Athena and Artemis, as well as Nymphon Britomatis. In the 2nd century AD, during the time of Pausanias, people would pass by the holy site of Afaea when traveling to the mountain of Zeus, the god of all Greece.
Family "

Family "

Created by Leopoldo de Almeida's "Family" in 1947. The statue is located in the Jos é Maljoa Museum. Leopoldo Neves de Almeida (October 18, 1898- April 28, 1975) was a sculptor and Portuguese teacher. He belongs to the second generation of Portuguese modernist artists.
Red sandstone statue of Shiva

Red sandstone statue of Shiva

The mentioned artwork is called 'Shiva God Made of Red Sandstone', created in the late 10th century AD, and is now collected at the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. Shiva is the god of destruction and regeneration in Hinduism. The god Shiva on this statue is depicted in an elegant posture, with jewelry decorations hanging from the belt, pendants hanging from the ears, and a carefully crafted dome hairstyle on the hair. Shiva is depicted as a celestial couple worshipped. The dynamic triple bending posture of Shiva, known as tribhanga, is closely related to the prescribed movements of the body, limbs, and gestures in classical Indian dance.
Raft Tuomo statue

Raft Tuomo statue

The statue of Vajrayana was created in 1108 AD and is now housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. The statue of Raft Tuomo is a spiritual victor who was liberated from the world by adhering to strict nonviolent principles and giving up material wealth. Even physical or mental behavior is considered a form of material attachment. Only 24 Buddhas (the last one being the statue of the founder of Jainism in 500 BC) have reached an indestructible, immortal, and omniscient inner soul. This ideal is manifested in the perfect stillness of the characters.
The Three Graces of Dance, Meihui

The Three Graces of Dance, Meihui

The Three Graces of Dance "is a 19th-century French artwork currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. This artwork is a sculpture shaped like three goddesses named 'Three Graces'. In Greek mythology, Charites, also known as Graces, are three or more goddesses who represent charm, beauty, nature, human creativity, kindness, and fertility. They are usually considered daughters of Zeus and the ocean goddess Eurynome. In Roman mythology, they are called Gratiae, which means' grace '
Ming Dynasty Tibetan Green Tara Statue

Ming Dynasty Tibetan Green Tara Statue

The Tibetan style Green Tara statue from the Ming Dynasty is a 15th century Ming Dynasty artwork, currently collected at the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. Green Tara is the incarnation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Tara, also known as Tara in Sanskrit, is the full name of Saint Salvation Tara Buddha Mother. In ancient China, she was referred to as Tara Bodhisattva or Tara Guanyin. Tara has many different manifestations, including 21 Tara, 500 Tara, and others, all of which are incarnations of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Green Tara is the main deity of all Tara, capturing all the merits of the other 20 incarnations.
Statues of buried figures, dancers

Statues of buried figures, dancers

This cultural relic is a painted pottery piece called "Statue of a buried figure, depicting a dancer performing", created between 618-906 AD. This statue is currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. The height of this statue is about 20 centimeters. Painted pottery and white talc were used as materials. This statue was bequeathed to the Minneapolis Museum of Art by Alfred F. Piersbury. This statue represents the top ceramic technology of China from the 7th to the 10th century.
Burial figure statue pipa

Burial figure statue pipa

This cultural relic is a painted pottery piece called "Statue of a Buried Figure, depicting a musician playing", created between 618-906 AD. This statue is currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. The height of this statue is about 20 centimeters. Painted pottery and white talc were used as materials. This statue was bequeathed to the Minneapolis Museum of Art by Alfred F. Piersbury. This statue represents the top ceramic technology of China from the 7th to the 10th century.
Burial figures statue bamboo flute

Burial figures statue bamboo flute

This cultural relic is a painted pottery piece called "Statue of a Burial Figure, depicting a musician playing a bamboo flute", created between 618-906 AD. This statue is currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. The height of this statue is about 20 centimeters. Painted pottery and white talc were used as materials. This statue was bequeathed to the Minneapolis Museum of Art by Alfred F. Piersbury. This statue represents the top ceramic technology of China from the 7th to the 10th century.
Maitreya Bodhisattva Stele

Maitreya Bodhisattva Stele

The Maitreya Bodhisattva Stele is a Chinese cultural relic dating back to 563 AD, currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. This cultural relic is made of black limestone and has traces of paint. This exquisitely carved stone tablet, although small in scale, displays a complete image of the same theme as a large Buddha statue. In addition to the Maitreya Buddha statue in the center, the engraved halo, and the bodhisattvas on both sides, there are also flying celestial beings and dragons on the flame shaped backs at the top and bottom. The back of the stone tablet is engraved with a 69 character inscription, listing the names of the donors who commissioned the production of this work and dedicated it in 563.
Western Zhou bronze lamp holder

Western Zhou bronze lamp holder

The "Western Zhou Bronze Man Lamp Holder" is a Chinese cultural relic from the 5th to 4th centuries BC, currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. This cultural relic is made of bronze and embedded with metal. This small and exquisite figure statue has outstretched hands, and its curled fingers form a socket that was originally used to insert the pole of an oil lamp. During the Shang and Western Zhou dynasties (1600-771 BC), bronze figures were very rare, but now several bronze figures have been excavated from Zhou tombs in the late Warring States period as lamp sockets.
Plum Blossom and Bamboo Charm "Bamboo Root Carving

Plum Blossom and Bamboo Charm "Bamboo Root Carving

Mei Xiu Zhu Yun "is a bamboo root carving work, which was completed by Zhang Zongfan, the inheritor of Baoqing bamboo carving intangible cultural heritage, and his students. The dimensions of this work are 18 centimeters wide and 25 centimeters high. Bamboo root carving is a traditional carving art that utilizes the natural shape of bamboo roots. Bamboo root carving art has a long history in China, and it is not only a handicraft, but also a cultural heritage. From the search results, it can be seen that bamboo root carving art is still highly valued by many artists and inheritors in modern times, and is constantly innovating and developing. Through the artist's clever conception and exquisite skills, create art with unique beauty and cultural connotations
Longevity Star Woodcarving

Longevity Star Woodcarving

Taoist longevity star wood carving. In Chinese, his name means' Star of Longevity '. The elderly figure leaned against a cane, holding a peach in his left hand and a crane beside him. In this situation, the crane would land on the cane.
Guishan City Tian Shou Xiao Wa

Guishan City Tian Shou Xiao Wa

The Kameyama Castle Tensho Showa is a tiger tile placed on the roof of the Kameyama Castle Tensho in Tanba from the late Edo period to the early Meiji period in 1852. The author and era can be seen from the belly of the beast head tile. It is said that the dragon gave birth to nine sons, and one of them was called Chi Kiss, also called the tail of the owl and the mouth of the owl, which moistened his throat and was thick and easy to swallow, so he became a swallow roof figures at both ends of the temple ridge and took it to fight the fire. After being introduced to Japan, it was called "chuo", which is roughly a whale like sea beast that seems fierce and capable of eating people.
Qing Dynasty gilded bronze statue of Guan Yu riding on horseback

Qing Dynasty gilded bronze statue of Guan Yu riding on horseback

Guan Yu (160-219 AD), also known as Yunchang, was an important general and historical figure of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period in China. He is a trusted aide and deputy general of Liu Bei, as well as a legendary figure in Liu Bei's clothing token "Scratching Bones for Healing". Standing at seven feet and five inches in length, with a beautiful and majestic beard, and high martial arts skills. He made significant military achievements for Liu Bei in the Battle of Red Cliffs and was awarded the title of "Marquis of Wu", becoming an important assistant and protector of Liu Bei. He is known for his loyalty and bravery, and is revered as the "Martial Saint" by people. Known as' Guan Gong 'by later generations and widely worshipped. The spirit and story of Guan Yu are widely praised in Chinese culture and have become legendary figures in history.
King Kong Lex Hum

King Kong Lex Hum

The door gods are known in Japan as the Kongers, and their role is to protect the temple and Buddhism. Door gods (Niō) usually appear in pairs, with one mouth open and one mouth closed. Those who open their mouths are called A, and those who close their mouths are called Hum. Corresponds to the second generals of Chinese Buddhism. These two names stand for the first and last syllables in Sanskrit, symbolizing the beginning and end of all things. The pair of statues are now in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
King Kong, Hercules

King Kong, Hercules

The door gods are known in Japan as the Kongers, and their role is to protect the temple and Buddhism. Door gods (Niō) usually appear in pairs, with one mouth open and one mouth closed. Those who open their mouths are called A, and those who close their mouths are called Hum. Corresponds to the second generals of Chinese Buddhism. These two names stand for the first and last syllables in Sanskrit, symbolizing the beginning and end of all things. The pair of statues are now in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Dancing King Kong Hai Mother

Dancing King Kong Hai Mother

This is a small stone tablet called "Dancing King Kong Hai Mother", created in Nepal from 1000 to 1100 AD. The overall size of the statue is 9.6 x 5.3cm. The statue is now in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. King Kong Hai Mother, also known as King Kong Yoga Mother, is one of the Buddhist King Kong (Tantra) statues and belongs to the system of empty mothers. The Ming concubine of Shengle King Kong and Great Compassion Red Guanyin originated in India from the 8th to the 12th centuries. The mother-to-mother revered by the four major sects is mainly used to make the spirit of the treasure bottle and the concept of self-determination.
Juniper Foal Dog Right

Juniper Foal Dog Right

The pair of foals are artifacts from the Kamakura period (1185-1333) in Japan. They are made of Japanese cypress wood with lacquer, gold leaf and color. The height of this foal is 45.7cm. Colts are usually placed at the entrance to the shrine to ward off evil. The colt on the right has an open mouth, while the colt on the left has a closed mouth. These characteristics are related to the opening and closing of the two door gods who protect Buddhist temples. Collected at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Juniper Foal Dog Left

Juniper Foal Dog Left

The pair of foals are artifacts from the Kamakura period (1185-1333) in Japan. They are made of Japanese cypress wood with lacquer, gold leaf and color. The height of this foal is 42.5cm. Colts are usually placed at the entrance to the shrine to ward off evil. The colt on the right has an open mouth, while the colt on the left has a closed mouth. These characteristics are related to the opening and closing of the two door gods who protect Buddhist temples. Collected at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Statue of Warrior in Helmet

Statue of Warrior in Helmet

The statue of a warrior wearing a helmet is a semi-naked statue of an ancient Greek warrior with a tunic and a large feathered helmet decorated with a carved motif. There is a hole in the right hand: the original statue should hold up a spear (there is a hole). The period in which the artifact was made was Europe (period)-Iron Age-Europe (period)-Ancient Greece, with dimensions of 20.5cm in height and 5.5cm in width. The collection site is the National Archaeological Museum of France.