Terracotta Collection (page 4)

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), 1777. Creator: Giovanni Battista Nini
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), 1777

Head of a Goddess, 1st century BC. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Goddess, 1st century BC

Bust of a Goddess, 1st century BC. Creator: Unknown
Bust of a Goddess, 1st century BC

Toy Horse, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.. Creator: Unknown
Toy Horse, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D

Fertility Goddess (image 1 of 2), 1st century. Creator: Unknown
Fertility Goddess (image 1 of 2), 1st century

Fertility Goddess (image 1 of 2), 1st century. Creator: Unknown
Fertility Goddess (image 1 of 2), 1st century

Fertility Goddess, 1st century. Creator: Unknown
Fertility Goddess, 1st century

Animal, 1st century. Creator: Unknown
Animal, 1st century

Pair of Votive Tablets with a Buddhist Deity, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Votive Tablets with a Buddhist Deity, 18th-19th century

Image Base with Indra (?) and Donor Figures, 17th-18th century. Creator: Unknown
Image Base with Indra (?) and Donor Figures, 17th-18th century

Elephant, 15th-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Elephant, 15th-17th century

Stupa (Tibetan: Chöten) with Relics (image 2 of 2), 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Stupa (Tibetan: Choten) with Relics (image 2 of 2), 15th century

Stupa (Tibetan: Chöten) with Relics (image 1 of 2), 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Stupa (Tibetan: Choten) with Relics (image 1 of 2), 15th century

A Goddess or Deified Queen, 14th-15th century. Creator: Unknown
A Goddess or Deified Queen, 14th-15th century

Monster in Foliage, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Monster in Foliage, 14th century

Female Bust, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Female Bust, 14th century

Amorous Couple, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Amorous Couple, 14th century

Head of Deified King (?), 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Deified King (?), 14th century

Buddha Shakyamuni with Attendants, 13th-14th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni with Attendants, 13th-14th century

Bowl with Bird, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Bowl with Bird, 13th century

Kala Head, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Kala Head, 13th century

Female Bust, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Female Bust, 12th century

Votive Tablet, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Votive Tablet, 12th century

Bust of a Saint (Possibly Saint Longinus), Model for a Reliquary (image 1 of 6), Late 18th century

Astrological Disc (image 1 of 3), 30th Dynasty-Ptolemaic Period (332-31 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Astrological Disc (image 1 of 3), 30th Dynasty-Ptolemaic Period (332-31 BCE)

Female Torso, Pre-Dynastic (5500-3100 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Female Torso, Pre-Dynastic (5500-3100 BCE)

Female Bust, 1st century. Creator: Unknown
Female Bust, 1st century

Shabti, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (724-31 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Shabti, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (724-31 BCE)

Bust of a Saint (Possibly Saint Longinus), Model for a Reliquary (image 4 of 6), Late 18th century

Head of a Buddha (image 1 of 2), c.8th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Buddha (image 1 of 2), c.8th century

Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon, c.2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon, c.2nd century

Female Figure, c.200. Creator: Unknown
Female Figure, c.200

Covered Bowl, c.1830. Creator: Unknown
Covered Bowl, c.1830

Bust of a Mother Goddess, c.100 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Bust of a Mother Goddess, c.100 B.C

Rahu, The Demon of Eclipses, between c.500 and c.550. Creator: Unknown
Rahu, The Demon of Eclipses, between c.500 and c.550

Votive Tablet of Buddha Shakyamuni, between c.1050 and c.1100. Creator: Unknown
Votive Tablet of Buddha Shakyamuni, between c.1050 and c.1100

Head of Buddha Shakyamuni, between 375 and 400. Creator: Unknown
Head of Buddha Shakyamuni, between 375 and 400

Votive Tablet with Buddha, 9th century. Creator: Unknown
Votive Tablet with Buddha, 9th century

Buddha Shakyamuni, 8th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni, 8th century

Ganesha, Lord of Obstacles, 7th-8th century. Creator: Unknown
Ganesha, Lord of Obstacles, 7th-8th century

Votive Figure, 7th century. Creator: Unknown
Votive Figure, 7th century

Male Head, 6th-7th century. Creator: Unknown
Male Head, 6th-7th century

Animal with Rectangular Body, 5th-6th century. Creator: Unknown
Animal with Rectangular Body, 5th-6th century

The Divine Hero Rama, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
The Divine Hero Rama, 5th century

Horse Bust, 5th-6th century. Creator: Unknown
Horse Bust, 5th-6th century

Head of a Ram, 5th-6th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Ram, 5th-6th century

Elongated Female Head, 5th-6th century. Creator: Unknown
Elongated Female Head, 5th-6th century

Wrestlers, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Wrestlers, 5th century

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Terracotta, a timeless art form that spans across continents and centuries. From the Lintong site in Xian, Shaanxi, China to the Museum of the Terracotta Warriors, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has captivated visitors with its awe-inspiring Army Warriors. Standing tall and proud, these ancient soldiers guard the Mausoleum of the first Qin Emperor. But terracotta's influence doesn't end there. In Rome province, Italy, a painted terracotta Sarcophagus of the Spouses from 520 B. C showcases intricate details and craftsmanship that still mesmerize us today. And back in Xian's Museum of the Terracotta Warriors lies another collection of these remarkable figures found within Emperor Qinshihuang's tomb. Traveling further through time and space brings us to Egypt where a polychromed vase from 1400 BC was discovered in Tomb of Kha. This testament to ancient Egyptian culture reminds us how terracotta transcends borders. Not limited to warriors alone, terracotta takes various forms like busts such as those found at Xian's Museum - including one depicting a Cavalryman - showcasing different aspects of life during those times. Even historical events have been immortalized in this medium; take for instance the Kadesh Treaty from 1269 BC between Egypt and Hittite civilizations – etched onto terra itself as an enduring symbol of peace. Terracotta is not just about history; it also finds its place in modern luxury with Bentley's Sports Tourer Vanden Plas model boasting elegance reminiscent of this ancient art form. From dramatic landscapes like Lucca to archaeological wonders around the world, terracotta continues to fascinate us all. Its rich heritage connects cultures across time and serves as a reminder that beauty knows no boundaries or limitations when crafted by human hands using humble clay.