Terracotta Collection (page 6)

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

Isis with Serpent Tail, 2nd century AD. Creator: Unknown
Isis with Serpent Tail, 2nd century AD

Head of a Youth, 1st-2nd century CE. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Youth, 1st-2nd century CE

Head of a Youth, 1st-2nd century CE. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Youth, 1st-2nd century CE

Harpocrates, 1st-2nd century CE. Creator: Unknown
Harpocrates, 1st-2nd century CE

Head of a Bearded Satyr, 1st-2nd century CE. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Bearded Satyr, 1st-2nd century CE

Head of a Woman, 1st-2nd century CE. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Woman, 1st-2nd century CE

Head of a Woman, 1st-2nd century CE. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Woman, 1st-2nd century CE

Head of a Woman, 1st-2nd century CE. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Woman, 1st-2nd century CE

Horse, 1st century BCE-2nd century CE. Creator: Unknown
Horse, 1st century BCE-2nd century CE

Female Figure Carrying a Basket, 1st century BCE-2nd century CE. Creator: Unknown
Female Figure Carrying a Basket, 1st century BCE-2nd century CE

Chariot with Horse and Driver, 1st century BCE-1st century CE. Creator: Unknown
Chariot with Horse and Driver, 1st century BCE-1st century CE

Figure of Astarte-Isis, 1st century BCE-1st century CE. Creator: Unknown
Figure of Astarte-Isis, 1st century BCE-1st century CE

Equestrian figurine, 475-221 BC. Creator: Chinese Master
Equestrian figurine, 475-221 BC. Found in the collection of the Xianyang Institute of Cultural Relics and Archeology

Horse, 724 BCE-641 CE. Creator: Unknown
Horse, 724 BCE-641 CE

Sculpture, 700-475 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Sculpture, 700-475 B.C

Female Figure, 2nd millennium B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Female Figure, 2nd millennium B.C

Female Figure, 2nd millennium B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Female Figure, 2nd millennium B.C

Head, 2920 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Head, 2920 B.C

Buddha Shakyamuni with Attendants, 7th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni with Attendants, 7th century

The Divine Hero Rama, Uttar Pradesh, India, circa 4th century. Creator: Unknown
The Divine Hero Rama, Uttar Pradesh, India, circa 4th century

Monk (image 1 of 4), 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Monk (image 1 of 4), 12th-13th century

Head of a Young Roman, between 1880 and 1885. Creator: Paul De Vigne
Head of a Young Roman, between 1880 and 1885

Dancing Faun, 1781. Creator: Paolo Spinazzi
Dancing Faun, 1781

Judas Holding a Rope and a Sack of Gold, c.1890. Creator: Mauro Benini
Judas Holding a Rope and a Sack of Gold, c.1890

Still Life with Fruit in a Terracotta Dish, c.1830. Creator: Anthony Oberman
Still Life with Fruit in a Terracotta Dish, c.1830. Other Title(s): Still Life of Fruit in a Terracotta Bowl

Antiquities found near Head-Quarters, before Sebastopol, 1856. Creator: Edward Alfred Goodall
Antiquities found near Head-Quarters, before Sebastopol, 1856. Times correspondent:. specimens of the various antiquities found in an ancient building discovered by Colonel Monroe, 39th Regiment

Figures from the Painted Vase of Darius, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Figures from the Painted Vase of Darius, 1857. Procession of Apollo, Diana etc; Darius on his throne, and attendants; Satrap receiving tributes

The Darius Vase, found at Canosa, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Darius Vase, found at Canosa, 1857. This exquisite work of antique art is of the form of the Apulian Amphora, and is the largest that has ever been discovered

Mesembryanthemum from the Aizoaceae family, 1668-1729. Creator: Vincent Laurentz van der Vinne I
Mesembryanthemum from the Aizoaceae family, 1668-1729

A Bowl of Strawberries on a Stone Plinth, 1696. Creator: Adriaen Coorte
A Bowl of Strawberries on a Stone Plinth, 1696

Gajah Mada. Creator: Anonymous master
Gajah Mada. Found in the collection of the Balique Arts of Indonesia

View from the Artist's Window, 1823-1827. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
View from the Artist's Window, 1823-1827

Italy, Villa Bel Riposo, Fiesole i.e. San Domenico, "Cedars of Lebanon", 1925. Frances Benjamin Johnston displayed this image in her 1926 Ferargil Galleries exhibition

Villa Bel Riposo, San Domenico, Tuscany, Italy, 1925. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Villa Bel Riposo, San Domenico, Tuscany, Italy, 1925

Interesting Greek vase discovered at Capua, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Interesting Greek vase discovered at Capua, 1854. Detail from ancient pottery found in Italy. Signor Riccio [excavated]...all the pieces of a Cantharus

Pa. German Child's Bank, c. 1939. Creator: Luther D. Wenrich
Pa. German Child's Bank, c. 1939

Sur le Pont de Trichinopoly (Inde), 04–1911. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard
Sur le Pont de Trichinopoly (Inde), 04-1911

Flower Pot, c. 1936. Creator: James Vail
Flower Pot, c. 1936

Pa. German Pie Dish, c. 1936. Creator: Max Soltmann
Pa. German Pie Dish, c. 1936

Pottery Jar, c. 1940. Creator: Paul Ward
Pottery Jar, c. 1940

Crock, c. 1938. Creator: Paul Ward
Crock, c. 1938

Pie Plate, c. 1937. Creator: Paul Ward
Pie Plate, c. 1937

Earthenware Mug, c. 1940. Creator: Paul Ward
Earthenware Mug, c. 1940

Pa. German Jar with Lid, c. 1941. Creator: Ethelbert Brown
Pa. German Jar with Lid, c. 1941

Pa. German Flower Pot and Saucer, c. 1941. Creator: Ethelbert Brown
Pa. German Flower Pot and Saucer, c. 1941

Pa. German Jar, c. 1937. Creator: William L. Antrim
Pa. German Jar, c. 1937

Pa. German Drinking Mug, c. 1938. Creator: William L. Antrim
Pa. German Drinking Mug, c. 1938

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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.