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Figurine Collection (#9)

Figurines, the tiny sculptures that hold stories and symbolism from different corners of the world

Background imageFigurine Collection: Temple Guardian, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Temple Guardian, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Temple Guardian, 18th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Dutchman Holding Dog, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Dutchman Holding Dog, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Dutchman Holding Dog, 18th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Kumosuke, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Kumosuke, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Kumosuke, 18th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Figure on Baku, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Figure on Baku, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Figure on Baku, 18th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Heavenly Spirit: Karyobinga, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Heavenly Spirit: Karyobinga, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Heavenly Spirit: Karyobinga, 18th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Seal Carved as Southeast Asian-Style Lion, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Seal Carved as Southeast Asian-Style Lion, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Seal Carved as Southeast Asian-Style Lion, 17th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Angel Finial, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Angel Finial, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Angel Finial, 17th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Mermaid and Child, Late 18th century. Creator: Kokei

Mermaid and Child, Late 18th century. Creator: Kokei
Mermaid and Child, Late 18th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Immortal with Toad: Gama Sennin, Mid- to late 19th century. Creator: Kaigyokusai Masatsugu

Immortal with Toad: Gama Sennin, Mid- to late 19th century. Creator: Kaigyokusai Masatsugu
Immortal with Toad: Gama Sennin, Mid- to late 19th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Ashinaga Applying Moxa Treatment, Mid- to late 19th century. Creator: Hokkyo Sessai

Ashinaga Applying Moxa Treatment, Mid- to late 19th century. Creator: Hokkyo Sessai
Ashinaga Applying Moxa Treatment, Mid- to late 19th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Daruma on Reed, 19th century. Creator: Hidetsune

Daruma on Reed, 19th century. Creator: Hidetsune
Daruma on Reed, 19th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Ashinaga and Tenaga, Late 19th century. Creator: Hideaki

Ashinaga and Tenaga, Late 19th century. Creator: Hideaki
Ashinaga and Tenaga, Late 19th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Child Riding a Dolphin, 1738. Creator: Edme Bouchardon

Child Riding a Dolphin, 1738. Creator: Edme Bouchardon
Child Riding a Dolphin, 1738

Background imageFigurine Collection: Cleopatra, c.1795. Creator: Circle of Pierre Julien

Cleopatra, c.1795. Creator: Circle of Pierre Julien
Cleopatra, c.1795

Background imageFigurine Collection: Uzume, early 19th century. Creator: Chingendo Hidemasa

Uzume, early 19th century. Creator: Chingendo Hidemasa
Uzume, early 19th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Ghost Caring for Her Child, Mid-19th century. Creator: Chikuyosai Tomochika

Ghost Caring for Her Child, Mid-19th century. Creator: Chikuyosai Tomochika
Ghost Caring for Her Child, Mid-19th century. Alternate Title: Kosodate y¯urei

Background imageFigurine Collection: The Zen Priest Bukan, 18th century. Creator: Unjudo Shumemaru

The Zen Priest Bukan, 18th century. Creator: Unjudo Shumemaru
The Zen Priest Bukan, 18th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: The Buddhist Goddess Shyama Tara (Green Tara) Attended by Sita Tara (White Tara)... c.8th century

The Buddhist Goddess Shyama Tara (Green Tara) Attended by Sita Tara (White Tara)... c.8th century. Creator: Kumaradeva
The Buddhist Goddess Shyama Tara (Green Tara) Attended by Sita Tara (White Tara) and Bhrikuti, c.8th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Baku: Monster that Eats Nightmares, 18th century. Creator: Gechu

Baku: Monster that Eats Nightmares, 18th century. Creator: Gechu
Baku: Monster that Eats Nightmares, 18th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Dragons on Gong, Mid-19th century. Creator: Asakusa School

Dragons on Gong, Mid-19th century. Creator: Asakusa School
Dragons on Gong, Mid-19th century. Alternate Title: Mokugyo

Background imageFigurine Collection: Dogu, between c.1000 and c.250 B.C.. Creator: Unknown

Dogu, between c.1000 and c.250 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Dogu, between c.1000 and c.250 B.C

Background imageFigurine Collection: Immortal with Toad: Gama Sennin, Mid-19th century. Creator: Anon

Immortal with Toad: Gama Sennin, Mid-19th century. Creator: Anon
Immortal with Toad: Gama Sennin, Mid-19th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Rain Dragon, early 19th century. Creator: Anon

Rain Dragon, early 19th century. Creator: Anon
Rain Dragon, early 19th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Shiva's Family, c.1100. Creator: Unknown

Shiva's Family, c.1100. Creator: Unknown
Shiva's Family, c.1100

Background imageFigurine Collection: Head of a Lion, 7th century. Creator: Unknown

Head of a Lion, 7th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Lion, 7th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Head of a Lion, 7th century. Creator: Unknown

Head of a Lion, 7th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Lion, 7th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Vishnu and Shri Lakshmi on Garuda, 11th century. Creator: Unknown

Vishnu and Shri Lakshmi on Garuda, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Vishnu and Shri Lakshmi on Garuda, 11th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: The Hindu Goddess Parvati, 11th century. Creator: Unknown

The Hindu Goddess Parvati, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu Goddess Parvati, 11th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Water Dropper in the Form of Hotei on His Bag Holding a Fan, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Water Dropper in the Form of Hotei on His Bag Holding a Fan, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Water Dropper in the Form of Hotei on His Bag Holding a Fan, 19th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Upright Seated Cat Figurine, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (711-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Upright Seated Cat Figurine, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (711-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Upright Seated Cat Figurine, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (711-30 BCE)

Background imageFigurine Collection: Female Fertility Figurine, Second Intermediate Period, 1640-1532 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Female Fertility Figurine, Second Intermediate Period, 1640-1532 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Female Fertility Figurine, Second Intermediate Period, 1640-1532 BCE

Background imageFigurine Collection: Staff Terminal with the God Ichneumon, Probably Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Staff Terminal with the God Ichneumon, Probably Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Staff Terminal with the God Ichneumon, Probably Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE)

Background imageFigurine Collection: Boy Sounding Conch Shell, Mid-19th century. Creator: Shunkosai Chogetsu

Boy Sounding Conch Shell, Mid-19th century. Creator: Shunkosai Chogetsu
Boy Sounding Conch Shell, Mid-19th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Heavenly Spirit: Karyobinga, early 19th century. Creator: Kyokusen

Heavenly Spirit: Karyobinga, early 19th century. Creator: Kyokusen
Heavenly Spirit: Karyobinga, early 19th century

Background imageFigurine Collection: Figurine of a Human Worshipping, Probably Late Period (664-332 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Figurine of a Human Worshipping, Probably Late Period (664-332 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Figurine of a Human Worshipping, Probably Late Period (664-332 BCE)

Background imageFigurine Collection: Standing Kouros Figurine, 6th century BCE or modern. Creator: Unknown

Standing Kouros Figurine, 6th century BCE or modern. Creator: Unknown
Standing Kouros Figurine, 6th century BCE or modern

Background imageFigurine Collection: Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368

Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac (Shengxiao) (image 9 of 12), between 1279 and 1368

Background imageFigurine Collection: Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368

Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac (Shengxiao) (image 8 of 12), between 1279 and 1368

Background imageFigurine Collection: Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368

Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac (Shengxiao) (image 7 of 12), between 1279 and 1368

Background imageFigurine Collection: Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368

Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac (Shengxiao) (image 6 of 12), between 1279 and 1368

Background imageFigurine Collection: Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368

Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac (Shengxiao) (image 5 of 12), between 1279 and 1368

Background imageFigurine Collection: Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368

Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac (Shengxiao) (image 4 of 12), between 1279 and 1368

Background imageFigurine Collection: Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368

Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac (Shengxiao) (image 3 of 12), between 1279 and 1368

Background imageFigurine Collection: Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368

Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac (Shengxiao) (image 2 of 12), between 1279 and 1368

Background imageFigurine Collection: Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368

Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac (Shengxiao) (image 1 of 12), between 1279 and 1368

Background imageFigurine Collection: Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368

Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac (Shengxiao) (image 12 of 12), between 1279 and 1368

Background imageFigurine Collection: Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368

Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac (Shengxiao) (image 11 of 12), between 1279 and 1368

Background imageFigurine Collection: Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368

Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac (Shengxiao) (image 10 of 12), between 1279 and 1368




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Figurines, the tiny sculptures that hold stories and symbolism from different corners of the world. From the mysterious Sheela-na-Gig on a church wall in Killinaboy, Burren, County Clare, Ireland to the vibrant Day of the Dead Folk Art in Oaxaca City, Mexico; figurines have been an integral part of human expression throughout history. In Hong Kong Island's antique shops, one can stumble upon Chairman Mao figurines that reflect a significant era in Chinese history. Meanwhile, Matryoshka dolls from Russia captivate with their intricate nesting design and cultural significance. San Miguel de Allende comes alive during the Day of the Dead celebration as colorful figurines adorn market stalls. Each detail tells a story about this ancient Mexican tradition and honors loved ones who have passed away. Good Luck Charms like Nenette and Rintintin bring fortune to those who possess them. These small figures carry hope and belief in supernatural powers across various cultures worldwide. Traveling back thousands of years ago to Stone Age Europe brings us face-to-face with Venus of Willendorf - a symbol of fertility and femininity carved into stone. The Man in the Chair painting takes us to 19th-century France where art captured everyday life with meticulous detail. The Pergamon Altar relief published in 1881 showcases intricate carvings depicting mythological scenes from ancient Greece. And finally, we find ourselves standing before Notre Dame Cathedral's door arches adorned with beautifully carved saints - a testament to centuries-old craftsmanship. From prehistoric times to modern-day expressions, these figurines serve as windows into our collective pasts. They remind us that no matter where we come from or what time period we belong to, our desire for artistic expression remains timeless.