Large 19th Century Terracotta Figure

A very rare larger than life size late C18th/early C19th terracotta figure of a male diety, in the Khmer style, the figure sitting in a relaxed pose, with hair tied up and a serene c...

Antique pottery Parvaty statue Material: Pottery 13,5 cm high 12 cm wide and 7,6 cm deep 19th century Weight: 424 grams Originating from India

Majapahit periodo 1295 - 1500, Indonesia. La terracotta Majapahit è l’arte tra XIII e il XV secolo. Significativi manufatti di terracotta di questo periodo sono stati scoperti a Tro...

La terracotta Majapahit è l'arte tra il XIII e il XV secolo. Alcuni manufatti di terracotta di questo periodo sono stati scoperti a Trowulan, East Java. Alcune sculture, ritrovate n...

This antique pottery statue, likely representing Lakshmana, stands at a height of 30.2 cm, with a width of 9.7 cm and a depth of 8.7 cm. Crafted in the 19th century from pottery, thi...

This antique pottery figure represents Li Jing, the legendary guardian figure traditionally depicted carrying a pagoda imbued with magical power. Likely of Chinese or Tibetan origin ...

I was able to obtain a very rare item. This is a sculpture of the god ``Shinzo''. "Shin" = God "zo" = statue Since ancient times in Japan, it has been believed that gods reside in all things in the universe, and there have been many shrines. In the 6th century, Buddhism was introduced and gradually spread throughout Japan. Around the 8th century, the idea that gods follow the teachings of Buddha spread. Until the Edo period, God and Buddha became one and the idea of ``Shinto and Buddhism syncretism'' was established. This statue was created during such a history. Originally, the image of God was invisible and could not be understood as something tangible. However, with the introduction of Buddhism to Japan, idol worship was also introduced, and the idea that the gods follow the teachings of Buddha was also propagated at the same time in order to spread the teachings of Buddhism. Around that time, around the 9th century, the first statues of gods...

A cast terracotta sculpture of a bodhisattva mounted later on a laminated wood base.

This exquisite antique sandstone statue of a Jina hails from the state of Gujarat, India, embodying the rich cultural heritage and artistry of...

This antique pottery Rama statue is a charming example of early 20th-century Indian devotional art, originating from India. Crafted from pottery, the statue stands 26.5 cm high and m...