Warring States bronze cross gold hoofed horse (3D printable)

Warring States bronze cross gold hoofed horse (3D printable)

Bronze horse, Warring States period, 29cm high. The horse's head is intricately and vividly shaped, with its body undulating to showcase its fat and robust physique, and a knot tied around the ponytail. This horse should be a burial artifact. In ancient times, death was regarded as life. In the tombs of Shang and Zhou nobles, there are often imperial officials and physical objects of chariots and horses unearthed. At this time, the animal images found in the tombs often appeared in the form of handicrafts, either as containers or as vessel seats; In the Warring States period, various types of Ming ware such as metal, pottery, and wood appeared. Although their shapes appeared antique, they marked the emergence of a new funeral system and laid the foundation for the growth and development of pottery shaped Ming ware in later generations.
Minneapolis Institute of the Arts Clay Ceramic Tianma

Minneapolis Institute of the Arts Clay Ceramic Tianma

In the Eastern Han Dynasty from the 1st to the 3rd century AD, Chinese ceramic art reached a high level, and one representative work is the ceramic heavenly horse. It is an exquisite ceramic artifact that vividly depicts a galloping horse. It is usually made of fine clay and crafted through meticulous sculpture and painting techniques. The shape of Tianma is lifelike, sculpted according to the actual form and movement of the horse, expressing elegance, freedom, and a sense of power. Its smooth lines, graceful posture, and lifelike details showcase the ceramic artist's superb skills and observation of horses.
Bronze ware from the Shang Dynasty, titled 'Fuhao Haozun'

Bronze ware from the Shang Dynasty, titled 'Fuhao Haozun'

This cultural relic is a bronze vessel called "Fuhao Haozun", which is one of the two owl shaped statues from the Shang Dynasty. This owl shaped statue was discovered in 1976 at the Fuhao Tomb in Anyang City, Henan Province, China. The owl shaped statue is divided into two parts: the detachable owl head and the hollow body of the bird. Animal shaped vessels are almost the only known bronze sculptures from the Shang Dynasty. This owl is one of the oldest and most naturalistic surviving owl shaped statues. Its form showcases the influence of Anyang, the capital of the Shang Dynasty, in the north, but the style and casting techniques of the vessels indicate that it is related to the bronze tradition of the Yangtze River region in southern and central China. The cultural relics are currently collected in the National Museum of China.
Bronze pterosaur from the Warring States period

Bronze pterosaur from the Warring States period

The vivid sculpture is reflected in its bronze posture, arrogant head posture, and apparent agility of the body. The strong comma shaped tails and their lively clusters, as well as the double rope pattern on the beard, are typical elements of art during the Warring States period. This statue is one of a pair, measuring 17.78 x 20.8 centimeters. This artifact is currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art.
Chinese Taipei Dalongdong Stone Carving "Bao'an Palace Mother Stone Lion"

Chinese Taipei Dalongdong Stone Carving "Bao'an Palace Mother Stone Lion"

Since ancient times, China has been skilled in using bamboo strips to enrich and express depth and vitality through the interaction of "facial" bamboo strips. In traditional Chinese Han stone carving, this characteristic is most vividly reflected in the mid Qing Dynasty. Taking the stone lion with the inscription "Respected to Emperor Du Youzhang of the Qing Dynasty in the 14th year of the Jiaqing reign" as an example, its cheeks, nose wings, arms, shoulders, and limb trunks can all be seen with "tassels" dividing them, creating a turning point in the moving surface. The ribbon at the foot is also cut at the contour tassel, forming a bright and vigorous face, and conveying the layered and thick body feeling of the ribbon flipping. This pair of stone lions were punished for violating regulations by carving the female lion into an opening due to the craftsman's carelessness, resulting in no salary.
Stone Lion Stone Carved Pillar at the Gate

Stone Lion Stone Carved Pillar at the Gate

Bronze statue of the twelve zodiac animal heads in Yuanmingyuan - horse head

Bronze statue of the twelve zodiac animal heads in Yuanmingyuan - horse head

Originally part of the fountain outside the Haiyan Hall of the Yuanmingyuan. It represents noon (11:00 to 13:00) and is one of the twelve bronze statues of the Chinese zodiac. It was designed by European missionary, Italian Lang Shining, supervised by French Jiang Youren, and produced by Qing court craftsmen. Known for its exquisite casting techniques and fusion of Eastern and Western art. In 1860, the Anglo French coalition invaded China and burned down the Old Summer Palace, leading to its loss overseas. In 2007, he was successfully recovered by patriotic Stanley Ho in Hong Kong with HK $69.1 million and donated to the country. On November 13, 2019, it was officially donated to the National Cutural Heritage Administration and allocated to the Beijing Yuanmingyuan Management Office for collection
Clay Statue: A Dog Biting a Bone

Clay Statue: A Dog Biting a Bone

3D Scanning Models of Iron Sculpture Elephants and Elephants

3D Scanning Models of Iron Sculpture Elephants and Elephants

Golden lion statues from the 11th and 12th centuries

Golden lion statues from the 11th and 12th centuries

This rare and mysterious lion golden sculpture is a symbol of power and authority, carefully decorated with circular filaments and fine grains, consistent with the Islamic goldsmith tradition of later Muslim kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula (now Spain and Portugal). Islam was introduced to Europe in 711 AD, bringing new traditions to decorative arts. Although the handle, spout, and open mouth of this lion statue conform to the form of a sea lizard, its small size may imply more symbolism than functionality. The artwork that is closest in size, style, and craftsmanship to this lion is a winged ram discovered in northwest Spain.
Polar Bear Sculpture Outdoor Garden Courtyard Lawn Animal Sculpture

Polar Bear Sculpture Outdoor Garden Courtyard Lawn Animal Sculpture

Pure copper lion ornament, all copper sculpture, brass stone lion

Pure copper lion ornament, all copper sculpture, brass stone lion

Marble stone lion in front of the town house

Marble stone lion in front of the town house

Bronze Pegasus Collected by Minneapolis Institute of the Arts

Bronze Pegasus Collected by Minneapolis Institute of the Arts

When the envoy sent to Central Asia returned to the court, he was amazed by this unique "heavenly horse". This robust animal has a strong back and shoulders, and works very hard, sweating profusely. Emperor Wu of China (141-87 BC) was fascinated by these stories and sent diplomats and later an army to obtain these horses. His interest in these extraordinary horses, as well as the increasingly important role of horses in military operations, largely indicates the popularity of horses in art since the Han Dynasty, especially during the rule of the Wu Kingdom. Bronze horses like this are placed in exquisitely decorated noble tombs.
Bull head bronze statue (support 3D printing)

Bull head bronze statue (support 3D printing)

Chinese stone lion (support 3D printing)

Chinese stone lion (support 3D printing)

French Cultural Heritage Tigers and Cubs

French Cultural Heritage Tigers and Cubs

The Tiger and the Cub was created by August Nicholas Kane (Auguste Nicolas Cain), a representative of the 19th century French animal sculpture school. The statue was originally located in the Tuileri Garden in Paris. Due to lawn protection regulations (no trampling on the grass), one side of the statue was moved from 30 meters outside the park boundary.
Ram statue-Antonín Nový

Ram statue-Antonín Nový

It was created by the Czech artist Antonín Nový and is located on Kulska Street in the district of Starý Lískovec in the city of Brno. Is a multi-talented sculptor, specializing in metal and glass sculpture creation. The works are not only widely praised in the Czech Republic, but also have a certain influence in the world. They have been exhibited in Italy, Poland, the Netherlands and Germany. Completed in 1983, this sculpture is a striking and iconic work of art in the region. His works are famous for their exquisite craftsmanship and profound artistic expression. His works cover many fields such as sculpture, practical art and garden architecture.
Rhino-JaroslavRóna

Rhino-JaroslavRóna

JaroslavRóna is a multi-talented Czech artist whose identities include sculptor, painter, actor, educator and writer. It is known for its sculptural works, which cover a wide range from public art to private collections. The artistic style is deeply influenced by primitive art and expressionism, and has created many striking sculptures and paintings. His works are famous for their strong visual impact and profound emotional expression. His sculptures often take the characters as the theme, and convey strong emotions and profound social comments through exaggeration and deformation.
Zhou Qingding's sculpture "Elephant"

Zhou Qingding's sculpture "Elephant"

Zhou Qingding (1896.4.1-1984.11.12), born in Anren County, Hunan Province, was a modern sculptor and the founder of animal porcelain carving in China. After the establishment of the People's Republic of China, he served as the head of the Sculpture Department at Zhejiang Academy of Fine Arts (later renamed as the head of the Folk Art Department), dedicated to the research, creation, and teaching of animal sculpture, and achieved remarkable achievements. He inherits the tradition of realistic sculpture in France, attaches great importance to imitating nature, emphasizes the expression of animal vitality, strives to have both form and spirit, does not attach too much importance to ornamentation, uses concise and vivid language, is full of interest, and is full of poetic and picturesque charm.
Collie Shepherd (Clay)

Collie Shepherd (Clay)

The pottery Collie, made around 100-300 AD, is currently housed at the Minneapolis Academy of Arts. Scottish Shepherd, also known as Collie Shepherd. The coat is long and shiny, with a considerable amount of hair covering the entire body except for the head and limbs; The upper hair is coarse and dense setae, while the lower hair is soft and dense, with characteristic long whiskers.
Bronze statue of the twelve zodiac animal heads in Yuanmingyuan - chicken head

Bronze statue of the twelve zodiac animal heads in Yuanmingyuan - chicken head

Originally part of the fountain outside the Haiyan Hall of the Yuanmingyuan. The bronze statue of the rooster's head represents the hour of You (17:00-19:00) and is one of the twelve zodiac bronze statues. It was designed by European missionary, Italian Lang Shining, supervised by French Jiang Youren, and produced by Qing court craftsmen. The chicken head bronze statue symbolizes punctuality and diligence, and is an important symbol in traditional Chinese culture. In 1860, the British and French coalition invaded China and set fire to the Yuanmingyuan, causing the chicken head bronze statue to begin to be lost overseas. Until now, its whereabouts are still unknown. Like several other animal heads, its fate has become a symbol of the loss of cultural relics overseas from the Yuanmingyuan and a witness to the loss of Chinese cultural heritage.
Chinese Zodiac - Rat Statue

Chinese Zodiac - Rat Statue

It is an important component of traditional Chinese culture and represents one of the twelve zodiac animals. In the ancient Chinese calendar system of heavenly stems and earthly branches, each zodiac sign corresponds to a earthly branch, and the earthly branch corresponding to the rat is "zi", hence also known as "zi shu". In the legends of the twelve zodiac animals, the rat is known for its wit and agility. According to legend, when the Jade Emperor selected the zodiac animals, the rat, with its intelligence and wit, was the first to arrive at the Heavenly Palace and became the head of the zodiac. It embodies the agility and agility traits of mice. It is considered a symbol of wisdom and wealth because mice are good at accumulating food, symbolizing abundance and harvest. But sometimes it is also often associated with negative images.
A monkey standing and walking

A monkey standing and walking

Clay horse (3D printable)

Clay horse (3D printable)

Horse Head Marble Carving

Horse Head Marble Carving

A sculpture of a tomb monument or shrine discovered in Taranto, Italy, now located at the British Museum in London, was made around 350-300 BC.
Lion Carving "

Lion Carving "

This lion carving is a lion statue collected by the Austrian Museum of Folk Life. The lion statue opened its mouth, with a young lion tightly grasping its mane. The source is Val Gardena, located in South Tyrol. This lion statue, as part of its collection, not only showcases the woodcarving techniques of the South Tyrol region, but also reflects the value and significance of folk art in contemporary culture.
New Ireland Malagan Totem Rhinoceros Bird

New Ireland Malagan Totem Rhinoceros Bird

The Malagan totem from late 19th century New Ireland is decorated with various pigments, including lime, in the form of carved wood. The eyes are made of tiger snail shells and are carved wooden hornbill heads colored with various pigments. Malagan is a collective term in Northern New Ireland, primarily used for ceremonies commemorating the deceased, as well as for masks and carvings associated with them. This Malagan totem is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Chinese style bronze lion sculpture

Chinese style bronze lion sculpture

Ashoka Lion Head Pillar

Ashoka Lion Head Pillar

It is an important symbol of the Peacock Dynasty in ancient India, built by King Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. The top of this pillar is decorated with four lions sitting back-to-back, symbolizing strength, courage, and dominance. These lions are placed on a huge cylindrical pedestal with carved wheels, which is an important symbol of Buddhism representing the teachings of the Buddha. Not only is it an outstanding representative of peacock dynasty art, but it is also one of the national symbols of India. This reflects King Ashoka's support and promotion of Buddhism, as well as his pursuit of peace and justice. The replica of this pillar is now used as the national emblem of India.
The peso sculpture camel for the 285th anniversary celebration of Chelyabinsk city

The peso sculpture camel for the 285th anniversary celebration of Chelyabinsk city

Lion sculpture in Kitt Lake (Burgenland) Castle Park

Lion sculpture in Kitt Lake (Burgenland) Castle Park

The lion sculpture in the Castle Park of Lake Kitt (Burgenland) is a scenic spot located near Lake Kitt in Austria. This sculpture is a pair of lifelike lions, exquisitely crafted and lifelike. They are placed at the entrance of the castle park, showcasing the power and majesty of male lions to visitors. It is a part of the region's long-standing architectural heritage, symbolizing power and protection. They carry the traditions and stories of the past, providing visitors with an immersive cultural experience. Not only does it showcase the power and majesty of the male lion, but it also provides a beautiful park environment for visitors to relax and fully appreciate the beauty of nature.
Ancient Egyptian jackal and wolf statue

Ancient Egyptian jackal and wolf statue

This statue represents the god Anubis or Wepwawet, the guardian of jackals and wolves in the cemetery. The statue is made of solid copper alloy casting, with details of the fur cut. This statue may have originally been decorated on top of the shrine.
Marble lion statue

Marble lion statue

Since the Han Dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD), lion statues have traditionally stood in front of Chinese imperial palaces, royal tombs, government offices, temples, as well as the residences of government officials and wealthy people, and are considered to have a strong mythological protective effect. They are also used in other art fields, such as door knockers and pottery. Paired lion statues are still a common decorative and symbolic element at the entrances of buildings such as banks, government agencies, and police stations.
Qing Dynasty handmade sculpture of peacock stone horse

Qing Dynasty handmade sculpture of peacock stone horse

This cultural relic is a Chinese horse carved from peacock stone, dating back to the 19th century, and is currently housed in the British Museum.