Terracotta Collection (page 5)

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

Head of Bhairava, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Bhairava, 5th century

Seal Impression with Shri Lakshmi Lustrated by Elephants (Gaja-Lakshmi), 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Seal Impression with Shri Lakshmi Lustrated by Elephants (Gaja-Lakshmi), 5th century. (To lustrate: to purify by means of religious rituals or ceremonies)

Architectural Panel with Goddess, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Panel with Goddess, 5th century

Kubera, the God of Riches, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Kubera, the God of Riches, 5th century

Female Figure, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Female Figure, 5th century

Male Head with Hat, 4th-5th century. Creator: Unknown
Male Head with Hat, 4th-5th century

Head of Shiva, 4th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Shiva, 4th century

Tile with Ajivaka (?) Ascetics, 4th century. Creator: Unknown
Tile with Ajivaka (?) Ascetics, 4th century

Lion Bust, 3rd-4th century. Creator: Unknown
Lion Bust, 3rd-4th century

Elephant with Riders, 3rd-2nd century B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Elephant with Riders, 3rd-2nd century B.C

Goddess, 3rd century BC. Creator: Unknown
Goddess, 3rd century BC

Elephant, 3rd century BC. Creator: Unknown
Elephant, 3rd century BC

Forepart of an Animal, 3rd century BC. Creator: Unknown
Forepart of an Animal, 3rd century BC

Lion Figure (Front Half), 3rd century BC. Creator: Unknown
Lion Figure (Front Half), 3rd century BC

Lotus Blossom, 2nd-1st century B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Lotus Blossom, 2nd-1st century B.C

Bird, 2nd millenium B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Bird, 2nd millenium B.C

A Baroque Lady, 2nd century BC. Creator: Unknown
A Baroque Lady, 2nd century BC

Quadraped with Bowl and Three Cockerels, 2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Quadraped with Bowl and Three Cockerels, 2nd century

Horse with Bowl, 2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Horse with Bowl, 2nd century

Shri Lakshmi Lustrated by Elephants (Gaja-Lakshmi), 1st century BC. Creator: Unknown
Shri Lakshmi Lustrated by Elephants (Gaja-Lakshmi), 1st century BC. (To lustrate: to purify by means of religious rituals or ceremonies)

Lady with an Attendant, 1st century BC. Creator: Unknown
Lady with an Attendant, 1st century BC

Boy Feeding a Parrot, 1st century BC. Creator: Unknown
Boy Feeding a Parrot, 1st century BC

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

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

Buddhist Votive Tablet with Vighnantaka, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddhist Votive Tablet with Vighnantaka, 11th century

Head of a Gana, 8th-9th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Gana, 8th-9th century

Votive Tablet with Ganesha, Lord of Obstacles, c.18th century. Creator: Unknown
Votive Tablet with Ganesha, Lord of Obstacles, c.18th century

Hump-Backed Bull, Pakistan, Kot Diji region (?), Circa 2800-2600 BC. Creator: Unknown
Hump-Backed Bull, Pakistan, Kot Diji region (?), Circa 2800-2600 BC

Male Figure, Mid-3rd century B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Male Figure, Mid-3rd century B.C

Head of the Hindu God Bhairava from a Libation Vessel, Late 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of the Hindu God Bhairava from a Libation Vessel, Late 15th century

Scene from the Arch of Titus, c.1791. Creator: Jean Guillaume Moitte
Scene from the Arch of Titus, c.1791

Spoils of the Temple: After a Relief from the Arch of Titus, Rome, c.1791. Creator: Jean Guillaume Moitte
Spoils of the Temple: After a Relief from the Arch of Titus, Rome, c.1791

Diana with a Stag and a Dog, 1687. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Tuby
Diana with a Stag and a Dog, 1687

Seated Satyr, c.1865. Creator: Jean Baptiste Clésinger
Seated Satyr, c.1865

The City of Valenciennes Defending the Fatherland in 1793, between 1869 and 1873. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
The City of Valenciennes Defending the Fatherland in 1793, between 1869 and 1873

Veiled Christ, c.1752. Creator: Circle of Giuseppe Sanmartino
Veiled Christ, c.1752

Allegory of Peace (?) (image 1 of 2), between c.1810 and c.1820. Creator: Camillo Pacetti
Allegory of Peace (?) (image 1 of 2), between c.1810 and c.1820

Haniwa: Tomb Sculpture of a Seated Warrior, between c.500 and c.600. Creator: Unknown
Haniwa: Tomb Sculpture of a Seated Warrior, between c.500 and c.600

Head of a Nobleman, early 6th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Nobleman, early 6th century

The Mahasiddha (Great Adept) Luyipa, early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
The Mahasiddha (Great Adept) Luyipa, early 17th century

An Elegant Woman, 14th-early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
An Elegant Woman, 14th-early 16th century

Frog, 3rd-7th century CE. Creator: Unknown
Frog, 3rd-7th century CE

Equestrian, 305 BCE-641 CE. Creator: Unknown
Equestrian, 305 BCE-641 CE

Figure Stirring a Cauldron, 305 BCE-641 CE. Creator: Unknown
Figure Stirring a Cauldron, 305 BCE-641 CE

Donkey, 305 BCE-641 CE. Creator: Unknown
Donkey, 305 BCE-641 CE

Bust of a Youth, 305 BCE-641 CE. Creator: Unknown
Bust of a Youth, 305 BCE-641 CE

Two Priests Holding a Shrine, 2nd-4th century A.D.. Creator: Unknown
Two Priests Holding a Shrine, 2nd-4th century A.D

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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.