Sanxingdui Bronze Head

Sanxingdui Bronze Head

This is a bronze human head (or bronze mask) in Sanxingdui, one of the representative cultural relics of ancient Chinese Shu culture. The No. 2 sacrificial pit unearthed in 1986 at the Sanxingdui site in Guanghan, Sichuan, belongs to the late Shang Dynasty (about 3200 years ago). These bronze human heads have unique shapes, such as exaggerated apricot eyes, wide mouths and large ears. Some are even painted with black eyebrows and vermilion lips. Scholars speculate that they may have been used in religious or sacrificial ceremonies, representing gods or ancestors, and may have been mounted on wooden supports or totem poles, or even clothed in clothing.
Wood carving "Christ by the Pillar"

Wood carving "Christ by the Pillar"

This sculpture is likely a wood-carved version of the "Christ by the Pillar", also often referred to as the "Son of Worry" or "Christ on Cold Stone". This sculpture depicts Jesus tied to a pillar (or sitting on a stone) after being whipped and before being crucified. He usually wore a crown of thorns and had his hands tied before him, with an expression of pain or contemplation, awaiting execution. This is a devotional theme common in Christian art, which aims to elicit strong empathy and emotional resonance from the viewer by depicting the physical pain and vulnerability of Christ.
Painted pottery female figurines of the Tang Dynasty

Painted pottery female figurines of the Tang Dynasty

This is a Chinese Tang Dynasty painted pottery female figurines (or ladies figurines). It was made in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was one of the funerary objects (Ming ware) in the burial culture of that time. The terracotta figures are dressed in wide-sleeved gowns with cross-necked collars, their hands close to their chests, their hair in a high bun (similar to the popular "high bun" or "fallen horse bun" at the time), and their faces are plump and round. This plump shape is the embodiment of the aesthetic ideal represented by Yang Guifei in the prosperous Tang Dynasty. They usually appear in groups and are placed in the ear chambers or corridors of noble tombs, symbolizing the maids, kabuki or attendants of the tomb owner.
Ancient Chinese Buddhist Statues

Ancient Chinese Buddhist Statues

This is an ancient Chinese Buddhist statue, carved from sandstone or other stone, with obvious signs of age and weathered. According to its carving style, the character's clothing (especially the way the folds are depicted) and the layout of the inscriptions, this statue tablet was probably made from the late Northern Dynasty to the Sui Dynasty (about the 6th century AD). The stele is arched with a shrine carved above it. In the center of the niche is a legged Buddha (probably Sakyamuni Buddha or Maitreya Buddha), and on each side is a threatening bodhisattva or disciple statue.
Bronze Head of Holy Bishop

Bronze Head of Holy Bishop

The sculpture depicts characters wearing hats similar to the episcopal crowns worn by senior Catholic clergy (e. g., bishops, cardinals, popes) in formal liturgy.
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.
Painted Handmaid Figurines of Tang Dynasty in China

Painted Handmaid Figurines of Tang Dynasty in China

This item is a painted pottery female figurines from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) in China, commonly known as the Tang Dynasty maid figurines. The style of sculpture clearly reflects the artistic characteristics of the Tang Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, the national power was strong and the aesthetic preference was for a rich female image, which was fully reflected in the round cheeks and posture of the pottery figurines. This kind of pottery figurines is a ghost, that is, funerary objects, unearthed in the tombs of the nobles of the Tang Dynasty. They are designed to simulate the life of the tomb owner in the afterlife, including servants, maids, musicians, dancers, horses and camels.
Ancient Egyptian Wooden Farming Scene Model

Ancient Egyptian Wooden Farming Scene Model

This is a model of an ancient Egyptian wooden farming scene. This model is part of the ancient Egyptian burial supplies. In ancient Egyptian religion, such models were designed to ensure by magical means that the deceased would have an adequate supply of food in the afterlife (the fields of Osiris). It depicts an important food production activity in everyday life-plowing. Its production dates back to the Middle Kingdom period (about 2040 BC to 1750 BC). The model is carved and painted from wood.
Pottery Figurines of Ancient Cuqiu Team in Mexico

Pottery Figurines of Ancient Cuqiu Team in Mexico

These pottery figurines belong to a pre-Columbian culture, an ancient artifact of Michoacán in western Mexico. These terracotta figures are usually depictions of participants in the Mesoamerican game of kickball or related sacrificial activities. In ancient Central America, this kind of ball game was not only a sport, but also a ritual with profound religious and cosmological significance, sometimes even related to life and death.
Pre-Columbian terracotta figures

Pre-Columbian terracotta figures

This item is a terracotta figurine of pre-Columbian West Mexico, commonly known as Pretty Lady or Michoacan style figurines. It originated in the Michoacán region of present-day western Mexico and dates back to the Late Preclassical period, between about 550 BC and 100 BC. These terracotta figures are mostly female figures, often with exaggerated feminine features as their main manifestations, such as plump breasts, possibly reflecting a cult of fertility and motherhood.
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 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.
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.
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.
Ancient Greek clay sculpture "child riding a pig"

Ancient Greek clay sculpture "child riding a pig"

The statue dates back to the Hellenistic period (3rd to 1st century BC) and may have come from southern Greece or southern Italy. In ancient Greek culture, pigs or wild boars were considered the patron saint of young children and had the function of warding off evil spirits. This image may represent Eros riding on a wild boar, or depict a carefree child.
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.
Burial reliefs of Berenger de Cole

Burial reliefs of Berenger de Cole

It is a plaster reproduction of the "Berenguer de Coll Tomb Relief. The relief depicts eight figures surrounding the body of the deceased (Berenger de Cole). The dead man was dressed in armor, with his hands crossed and a lion at his feet. These figures, including the bishop of Girona, Ramón de Monkada, are watching the dead.
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).
Napoleon Bonaparte's Horseback Statues

Napoleon Bonaparte's Horseback Statues

The statue depicts Napoleon, the First Emperor of France, and includes the iconic double-horned hat, long military coat and horse-riding posture. This is a work made by the famous French foundry Chazenod, from the famous French sculptor of the 19th century. The horse is in a "walking" posture, often called a "hoof", which is very common in royal or commander's memorial statues, symbolizing authority and control.
Chinese-style Stone Statues of Buddha

Chinese-style Stone Statues of Buddha

This is a Chinese-style stone Buddha statue, with a very typical Oriental Buddhist statue art features. The Buddha statue stands on the lotus seat, wearing a shoulder-style or right-shoulder-style cassock, with its lines drooping naturally, showing the unique calm feeling of stone carving art. The Buddha's hands are marked with a specific handprint (possibly a variant of the fearless or willing seal), symbolizing compassion and protection. The snail hair bun is clearly visible, the face is plump and round, and the expression is serene, showing the "quiet beauty" pursued by the oriental statue ".
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 ornaments

Buddha head ornaments

This is a Buddha's head ornament, commonly used in home decoration, designed to create a peaceful, Zen atmosphere. The sculpture depicts the head of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is characterized by slightly drooping eyes, a calm expression, elongated earlobes (symbolizing the abandonment of worldly wealth) and a spiral bun on the top of the head. It is installed on a simple black base with a natural wood grain square bottom under the base. The overall design combines classical Buddhist elements and modern minimalist style.
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").
Stone carving of Buddha's head (Thai dra mantle period)

Stone carving of Buddha's head (Thai dra mantle period)

This is an ancient stone Buddha head with a unique artistic style, and is usually identified as a work originating from the Dhara Mantdi (Mon-Dvaravati) period in Thailand, about the 7th to 8th centuries AD. It combines Indian archetypes and local aesthetics, and is an important representative of early Thai Buddhist art. The Buddha's head shows a serene, introspective look. The piece is carved from sand or limestone. As an ancient relic, it bears obvious traces of years and beautiful patina (patina), reflecting its long history.
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.
A bust of the Roman emperor Marco Areliu

A bust of the Roman emperor Marco Areliu

This bust depicts the last emperor of the five sages of the ancient Roman Empire, the famous "philosopher emperor"-Marco Aurelius, who reigned from 161 to 180 AD and was one of the most respected emperors in Roman history. The statue displays his signature thick curly hair and curly beard, a fashion style pioneered by Emperor Hadrian and inherited by subsequent Emperors of the Antunen dynasty, designed to mimic the image of the Greek philosopher. He was a Stoic philosopher whose Meditations are still an important philosophical document.
Lady Bust Statue

Lady Bust Statue

It is a decorative lady bust in a style similar to classical or neoclassical sculpture. Its style is reminiscent of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, or modern art works such as "Woman's Head (Mary Thales)" created by artist Pablo Picasso, but the items in the picture are more inclined to modern production. Decorative ornaments with classical aesthetic characteristics.
St. Yadwiga Hospital "Christ Crucified"

St. Yadwiga Hospital "Christ Crucified"

The figure statue of Jiaozhi pottery: the image of "Jin Lu" in "Jia Guan Jin Lu"

The figure statue of Jiaozhi pottery: the image of "Jin Lu" in "Jia Guan Jin Lu"

"Jin Lu" and "Jiaguan" belong to the same group of auspicious character works, which turn various prayers, wishes and expectations for life and the state of the Han society into a typical image. From the structural proportions, character expressions and body movements, Ye Wang shows his realistic skills. This work is a large-scale outdoor creation, which requires superb skills and full pottery burning experience to complete. In this group of works, you can see Ye Wang's proficient craftsmanship.
The figure statue of Jiaoji pottery: the image of "Jiaguan" in "Jiaguan Jinlu"

The figure statue of Jiaoji pottery: the image of "Jiaguan" in "Jiaguan Jinlu"

This work is one of the representative works of Taiwan's Taoist Ye Wang (1826-1887). The original work is located in Tainan Xuejia Tzu Chi Palace, Taiwan, China. Specifically, it is the image of "Jia Guan" in the traditional auspicious theme "Jia Guan Jin Lu. The statue figures wear official hats and ancient official uniforms, and hold a gorgeous official hat in their left hand. In Chinese culture, "crown" and "official" are homophonic. Holding a cap (crown) in the hand symbolizes blessing others for promotion or high position, which is a symbol of auspiciousness.
Wood Bust of St. Peter

Wood Bust of St. Peter

St. Peter (also translated as St. Peter) was one of the most important leaders of early Christianity and the head of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. His original name was Simon, and Jesus named him "Peter" (which means "rock" in Greek) and said he would build his church on this rock. He was one of the first followers of Jesus. The Roman Catholic Church reveres St. Peter as the first Bishop of Rome, the first pope, and the famous Vatican Basilica of St. Peter (St. Peter's Basilica) is built above his burial ground.
Geometric Abstract Discus Player Like

Geometric Abstract Discus Player Like

Statue of Ossolid, Ramses Temple, Luxor, Egypt

Statue of Ossolid, Ramses Temple, Luxor, Egypt

Strictly follow the stylized specifications of the Otholid statue-the statue is a pharaoh standing posture, with the body upright and stiff (in line with the ancient Egyptian "positive law"), hands crossed on the chest, holding the scepter and flail (symbol of kingship); The head wears the Egyptian pharaoh's iconic headdress (such as Niemes scarf or Attif crown, decorated with holy sern), may have a false beard symbolizing divinity); the dress is a tight robe (Shendyt a short skirt or robe), the material of which is close to the body and outlines the torso, and the surface may have folds symbolizing divinity.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 17 Next