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Tomb Sculpture in the Form of a Horse and Rider

Tomb Sculpture in the Form of a Horse and Rider

Chinese

A medium grey and white earthenware object that has a low dish as the bottom, a short stand in the center, and a stout, wide pointed shape on top. The pointed shape has a thick, swirling pattern with the negative spaces cut out. There are small red lines around the edges of the bottom dish.

Bronze-Form Censer with Openwork Cover in the Form of a Mountain (Boshanlu)

Chinese

One of Two Standing Court Attendants, Each Wearing a 'Liangdang' Breastplate and Official's Headgear, and Each with His Hands Clasped at His Waist

One of Two Standing Court Attendants, Each Wearing a 'Liangdang' Breastplate and Official's Headgear, and Each with His Hands Clasped at His Waist

Chinese

One of Two Standing Court Attendants, Each Wearing a 'Liangdang' Breastplate and Official's Headgear, and Each with His Hands Clasped at His Waist

One of Two Standing Court Attendants, Each Wearing a 'Liangdang' Breastplate and Official's Headgear, and Each with His Hands Clasped at His Waist

Chinese

Standing, Bearded, Elderly Male Figure with Bulging Eyes, Arched Brows, Pointed Hat, and Sleeved Cloak Draped over the Shoulders, His Hands Raised to Chest Level in a Gesture

Standing, Bearded, Elderly Male Figure with Bulging Eyes, Arched Brows, Pointed Hat, and Sleeved Cloak Draped over the Shoulders, His Hands Raised to Chest Level in a Gesture

Chinese

Standing, Plump Court Lady with an Elaborate Coiffure, Upturned, Pointed Shoes, and Her Hands Clasped at the Waist and Concealed within Her Long Sleeves

Standing, Plump Court Lady with an Elaborate Coiffure, Upturned, Pointed Shoes, and Her Hands Clasped at the Waist and Concealed within Her Long Sleeves

Chinese

An earthenware figurine of a man riding a horse. The man wears a tall, detailed hat and a pointed, wrapped jacket. The horse is facing the left of the viewer and its hooves are all on a small plinthe.

Equestrian Male, from the tomb sculpture set: Two Equestrian Figures, One Male with a Tall, Elaborately Embellished Hat, One Female with Hair in a Topknot, Both with Pointed Boots, and Hands Positioned to Hold the Reins of their Standing, Saddled Horses

Chinese

An earthenware figurine of a woman riding a horse. The woman wears her hair in a top bun and a pointed, wrapped jacket. The horse is facing the right of the viewer and its hooves are all on a small plinthe.

Equestrian Female, from the tomb sculpture set: Two Equestrian Figures, One Male with a Tall, Elaborately Embellished Hat, One Female with Hair in a Topknot, Both with Pointed Boots, and Hands Positioned to Hold the Reins of their Standing, Saddled Horses

Chinese

Kneeling Female Figure, from the tomb sculpture set: Kneeling Female Figure Beating a Circular Drum on a Stand in the Form of a Kneeling Human with a Bird's Beak (or Wearing a Bird Mask)

Kneeling Female Figure, from the tomb sculpture set: Kneeling Female Figure Beating a Circular Drum on a Stand in the Form of a Kneeling Human with a Bird's Beak (or Wearing a Bird Mask)

Chinese

Helmeted, Armor-Clad Guardian Warrior Wearing Pointed Boots, His Hands Raised to Chest Level in a Protective Gesture

Helmeted, Armor-Clad Guardian Warrior Wearing Pointed Boots, His Hands Raised to Chest Level in a Protective Gesture

Chinese

Standing, Harnessed Ox

Standing, Harnessed Ox

Chinese

An earthenware sculpture of a man standing upright. He is wearing shoulder armor, a helmet, and holding a long, oval shield at his side.

Standing, Armor-Clad Guardian Warrior Wearing Pointed Boots and Helmet with Protective Neck and Ear Flaps, His Left Hand Holding a Shield Embellished with an Animal Mask, His Right Hand Positioned to Hold a Lance or Spear

Chinese

Prancing Horse with Mouth Open and Forelock Coifed

Prancing Horse with Mouth Open and Forelock Coifed

Chinese

Pear-shaped Ewer with Rooster-Head Spout

Pear-shaped Ewer with Rooster-Head Spout

Bowl with Black Foliate Arabesque and Pseudo-Inscription

Bowl with Black Foliate Arabesque and Pseudo-Inscription

Covered, Stepped, Square, Incense Burner with Geometric Decor

Covered, Stepped, Square, Incense Burner with Geometric Decor

Chinese

A terracotta statue of a woman standing on a block. A small person is by her left side and a dog on her right. She is wearing a short skirt and straps cross her chest.

Artemis Leaning on a Herm

Greek

Ionian Cup

Ionian Cup

Greek

Europa on a Running Bull

Europa on a Running Bull

Greek

Large Aryballos with Ring Foot

Large Aryballos with Ring Foot

Greek

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