Sculpture/Artifacts
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.
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.
Polar Bear Sculpture Outdoor Garden Courtyard Lawn Animal Sculpture
Bronze sculpture of lion in 'King at Rest'
The Resting King is a public artwork by American artist Lorenzo Gillette (1931-2020). It is located near the northwest entrance of the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, and is owned by the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. This real lion bronze sculpture was purchased by the center in 2001
Nepal's ancient stone carving eagle
This sculpture was built by King Maratha in the Kathmandu Valley, however, this Garuda is the largest one in Kathmandu, built in the 17th century near the Maju Deval Narayan temple, and was constructed as part of the palace's surroundings to beautify it.
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.
Eagle ornaments, flying eagle, big Peng spreading its wings, eagle ornaments, grand exhibition, and wooden carving of the great picture
Pure copper lion ornament, all copper sculpture, brass stone lion
Marble stone lion in front of the town house
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 style bronze lion statue for warding off evil spirits in front of a house
Front of the house, guarding against evil spirits, stone lion carving - male lion
Front of the house, guarding against evil spirits, stone lion carving - female lion
Exquisite carving of tiger head sculpture on redwood
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.
Painted Porcelain Water Buffalo by Jacobs Adrien Halder
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.
Stone lion
Common anti evil items in traditional Chinese culture. A sculpture of a lion made of stone as raw material, which has artistic and ornamental value. There is usually a pair of stone lions or bronze lions outside the gate, which are usually used to match with buildings for exorcism or decoration. The earliest surviving stone lion is the one in front of Gao Yi's tomb during the Eastern Han Dynasty.
Bronze ware from the Six Dynasties period, 'Six Dynasties Bronze Chicken shaped Incense Burner'
This cultural relic is a bronze vessel called "Censer, bird shaped", which was created during the Six Dynasties period in China (220-589 AD). This incense burner is currently housed in the British Museum. The shape of this incense burner is a rooster with a chick. It is made of bronze and the size of this incense burner is 6 inches in height.
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.
Bronze artifact from the Qin Dynasty, 'Qin Yangling Tiger Talisman'
The Qin Yangling Tiger Talisman, a bronze artifact of the Qin Dynasty, was a military talisman issued by Emperor Qin Shi Huang to the guards of Yangling. It is said to have been unearthed in Lincheng, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province and is now housed in the National Museum of China. The Qin Yangling Tiger Talisman is 8.9 centimeters long, 2.1 centimeters wide, and 3.4 centimeters high, in the shape of a lying tiger, which can be divided into two parts. The left and right neck backs of the tiger each have the same 12 character engraved gold seal script: "The talisman of the armored soldiers is on the right side of the emperor and on the left side of Yangling." Due to its age, the mating area has rusted to death and cannot be separated.
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.
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.
Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses in the the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in Xi'an - Terracotta Horses
The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor Terra Cotta Warriors is the tomb of Ying Zheng, the first feudal emperor in Chinese history (259-210 BC), located at the north foot of Lishan Mountain, 3.5 kilometers east of Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. The horse figurine is the same size as a real horse, with straight ears and wide open eyes, and full of energy. According to the archaeological survey, the Terra Cotta Warriors were arranged into an array, simulating the military establishment and fighting patterns during the period when Qin Shihuang unified the six countries. This array of Terra Cotta Warriors includes thousands of terracotta warriors, cavalry, generals and horses.
Ceramic rooster, produced in ancient Chinese Tongguan kiln
Tongguan Kiln is one of the five famous kilns in ancient China, located in Tongguan Street, Wangcheng District, Changsha, Hunan Province. Due to its unique porcelain painting skills, it opened up a new era in the history of ceramics and became an important pivot on the "Maritime Ceramic Road" of the Tang Dynasty. During its peak, its products were exported to 29 countries and regions. This ceramic is currently collected at the Changsha Tongguan Kiln Ceramic Research Institute.
Gypsum model of terror elephant skull
This artifact is a plaster model of an elephant skull located at the Goldfoss Museum at the University of Bonn. The terror elephant is an extinct large mammal that looks a bit like an elephant, but its long teeth curve downward and inward, extending from its lower jaw.
Marble sculpture of horse head from ancient Greek classical period
This marble horse head sculpture was discovered from a tomb monument or temple located in Taranto, Italy. It can be traced back to 350-300 BC, which is the classical period of ancient Greece. This sculpture is now preserved at the British Museum in London.
Bronze Statue of Korsabad's Bronze Lion from the Neo Assyrian Period
This artifact is exhibited in the Oriental Antiques Department of the Louvre Museum in France. The statue is made of bronze. It is a lion statue in a lying position, with its mouth open to display its teeth. The lion's fur and facial details are carefully carved, displaying its vivid and realistic appearance. There is a circular handle above the statue, which may be used to carry or hang this item. The place where the statue was made was Korsabad, an important city in ancient Assyria located in northern Iraq today. The Neo Assyrian period was an important stage in Assyrian history, during which the Assyrian Empire reached its maximum territory.
The bronze statue of the Casagrande civilization, 'Pachime Rattlesnake Turtle'
The name of the cultural relic is Pachime Rattlesnake Turtle, which is made of copper and was made in Pachime, Chihuahua, Mexico. This place is the political center of the Casagrande civilization, which is one of the most prominent and complex cultures in northern Mexico and southwestern United States. The production period of this cultural relic was around 1200 AD. This period was the peak of the Casagrande culture, which had a widespread influence in northern Mexico and southwestern United States. The statue is made by the lost wax method, which requires the destruction of the mold, so there are no two identical works. The statue is now part of the collection of the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico.
Jennings Dog Marble Statue
This statue is called Jennings Dog, also known as Duncombe Dog or Alcibiad's Dog. It is a marble statue of a Molossican dog with a trimmed tail, a Roman replica of a copper original from the Hellenistic period. This statue is 1.05 meters high and was discovered in Monte Cagnouolo, Rome. This statue became very famous after arriving in England and was praised as one of the masterpieces of Roman animal sculpture. It was acquired by the British Museum in 2001 and is now exhibited in the G22 exhibition hall.
Goldfish shaped root
Genfu is a type of miniature sculpture art from the Edo period in Japan (1615-1868), commonly used for decorating and securing small items hanging on kimono belts. This goldfish shaped rootstock is made of boxwood by rootstock sculptor Masanao Ise, and the eyes are set with light and dark keratin. This root has a width of 5.5 centimeters and is located in the British Museum. Masanao Masanao (Ise) was a famous root carving artist during the Edo period in the 19th century. His works usually depict animals, and he is considered one of the greatest artists in the art form of Genfu.
Ancient Egyptian Lion Sculpture
This is one of a pair of lions. The sculpture is carved from red granite, with each lion measuring approximately 1.20 meters in height and 2.20 meters in length. The sculpture is from the Sulib Temple in Nubia, which was built by King Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty. Later in the third century AD, it was transferred to Gebel Barkal in Sudan by King Amanislo of the Meroe Kingdom. In the early 19th century, Lord Prudhoe took the lions from Gebel Barkal and handed them over to the British Museum in 1835.
Ancient Egyptian Scarab Sculpture
The Scarabeus sacer is a lasting symbol of ancient Egypt, representing rebirth and associated with the rising sun. This beetle lays eggs by rolling dung balls, a behavior believed by ancient Egyptians to be similar to the process of the sun rolling from the east across the sky to the west. This sculpture is carved from green diorite and measures approximately 1.5 meters in length, making it one of the largest known beetle figures.
Bronze elephant statue, a folk handicraft in Uttar Pradesh, India
In India, elephants play an important role in both art and religion. In traditional Indian art, elephants are often used as themes and carved into various forms of statues, including deities, decorations, and memorabilia. In Hinduism, elephants are regarded as auspicious symbols, and the elephant headed god Ganesh is one of the important deities in Hinduism. In the northern region of India, folk people are skilled in using various materials such as wood, stone, metal, etc. to create animal statues, especially elephant statues.
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