Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Seated Earth Spirits

Chinese, Han Dynasty. A pair of semi-human earth spirits seated on their haunches with cloven hooves planted firmly on the base. Both wearing conical mandarin style hats, their bearded face peering up

A CHINESE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF AN EARTH SPIRIT, ZHENMUSHOU, TANG DYNASTY (618-907). The horned animal form figure seated facing forwards with flames issuing from the shoulders, with traces of red

China, Tang Dynasty, 618-907 CE. Earth Spirit figures or zhenmushou (grave-quelling beasts) are tomb figures created to represent fantastical animal guardians for the elite deceased. This tradition be

East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A charming mold made figure of a seated man in a remarkably lifelike pose. One leg is folded underneath his body, the other knee raised, with one

Far East, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A magnificent guardian figure called a zhenmushou (grave-quelling beast) or earth spirit presenting a characteristic fantastical hybrid, creature-like

Three Tang & Han Dynasty Pottery FiguresThree Chinese Tang and Han Dynasty pottery figures: seated in mourning female, a standing smiling monk, and female dancer; H: 5 1/2" (largest); Provenance: From

Three Chinese Tang and Han Dynasty pottery figures: seated mourning female, a standing smiling monk, and female dancer; Provenance: From the Hashimoto Estate; H: 5 1/2" (largest)

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Sichuan pottery figure; of a seated woman nursing her infant; H: 7 1/4"

Two Tang Potteries: Earth Spirit & WarriorTwo Chinese early Tang Dynasty painted pottery items: an earth spirit sitting up on its haunches with a moulded beast-like face; together with standing warrio

**Originally Listed At $400** East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 200 BCE. A female painted or glazed pottery tomb figure, of a type known as a mingqi, or "spirit utensil" created to care for a decease

Chinese Han or Han Dynasty-Style Pottery Figural Group, modeled as a seated musician with a qin flanked by two smaller figures, h. 6 1/8 in., w. 5 7/8 in . Provenance: Estate of Stephen G. Henry, Jr.,

possibly Tang dynasty, molded pottery [zhenmushou] earth spirit figure, painted in orange, white, and black pigment, 24 x 10-5/8 in. [Asian Ceramics] Note: With Thermoluminescence Dating Report f

Lot 160 Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Earth Spirit (Tang Dynasty) the head and body covered in green, amber and straw patterned glaze height: 24 3/4 inches width: 7 1/2 inches Additional Information

Song dynasty or style, molded pottery [zhenmushou] earth spirit figure holding a snake, 24-3/4 x 16 x 4-3/4 in. [Asian Ceramics] Note: Accompanied by thermoluminesce

Lot 161 Chinese Sancai and Painted Pottery Earth Spirit (Tang Dynasty) the face with painted details and the body with amber, green and straw glazed sancai palette height: 27 inches width: 8 inches

A Pair of Chinese Sichuan Pottery Figures Han Dynasty Of typical seated form depicting musicians. Height 21 1/2 inches C

CHINESE POTTERY FIGURE - Han Dynasty (206 BC to 9 AD) Minghi or Burial Spirit of a Game Bird (pheasant?), in painted terra cotta, 13" long, in glass and oak case, 6" x 19" x 6 1/2". Good condition.

Ca. 202BC - 220AD A huge Chinese pottery model of a guard dog in a seated position, facing forwards with head alert and ears pricked up. The dog wears an elaborate harness and a collar.This piece has

Ca. 202BC-220AD.A huge pottery model of a guard dog in a seated position, facing forwards with head alert and ears pricked up. The dog wears an elaborate red harness and a collar. The dog is the eleve

China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A fine, mold-made pottery figure known as a ming-chi, boasting liberal remains of a vibrant orange pigment. Depicted kneeling, the ancient figure features a

East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 200 BCE. A female painted/glazed pottery tomb figure, of a type known as a mingqi or "spirit utensil" created to care for a deceased individual of high status in the

Burial Minqii of a Seated Faithful Guardian Hound, 7 3/4" tall. Loss to tail and one ear. Unusually realistic, well-modeled.See: "Spirit of Han". pg. 273. Provenance: From the Estate of Frank Cowan.

**Originally Listed At $300** East Asia, China, Western Han Dynasty, ca. 200 BCE. A female painted or glazed pottery tomb figure, of a type known as a mingqi, or "spirit utensil" created to care for a

**Originally Listed At $250** East Asia, China, Western Han Dynasty, ca. 200 BCE. A female painted or glazed pottery tomb figure, of a type known as a mingqi, or "spirit utensil" created to care for a