Terracotta Collection (page 8)

A large group of african women and children shown seated in front of their tent. In the background a desert landscape. They wear traditional dress

Colombia, Boyaca, Villa de Leyva, Vintage Convertible Car

Colombia, Boyaca, Villa de Leyva, Typical Scene

Hallway with human like sculptures

Planter with azalea plant

Adobe Facade

Adobe Facade, outdoor planters

Azalea on a Planter

Adobe Facade scene

Decorative potted plant

Offering of terracotta votive figures, colored sacred cows to honor the god of the fields in the wide agricultural area north of Madras, state of Andhra Pradesh India State of Andhra Pradesh

Cumulus of terracotta elements outside a country house, Tuscany Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1932

Cylindrical terracotta artifacts, Montelupo Fiorentino Montelupo Fiorentino. Date of Photograph:05/05/1932

Terracotta vases, Montelupo Fiorentino Montelupo Fiorentino. Date of Photograph:05/05/1932

Craft production of tiles, tiles and pots in terracotta, Tuscany Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1930-1931

Seller of terracotta pots; photo studio Italy. Date of Photograph:12-23/08/1931

Clay pots; Photo studio Florence. Date of Photograph:1931

Glazed terracotta lunette depicting the Madonna and Child with Saints Christina and George; the work is found in the middle portal of the Saint Christine Collegiate Church in Bolsena Bolsena Lunette

Etruscan statuettes in terracotta, National Archaeological Museum, Naples. One of them was found in Pompeii. Naples National Archaeological Museum Statuette Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy

Fighting warriors, terracotta by Giovan Francesco Rustici, Bargello National Museum, Florence Florence Bargello National Museum Statue High Renaissance, Renaissance

Madonna and Child with Saints James and Blaise, from the workshop of Luca della Robbia, in the Cappella del Vescovado, in the Cathedral of Pescia Pescia Cathedral, Cappella del Vescovado

Room of the Lombard terracottas at the Sforzesco Castle in Milan. Milan Sforzesco Castle, Room of the terracottas Expository Hall Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Terracotta statuette depicting the goddess Ceres found in Canosa and preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples

Lunette of the central portal of Pistoia's Cathedral: the work, by Andrea della Robbia, depicts the Virgin with Child and Angels

Madonna with Child, terracotta in glass of the Robbiana school, located in a niche. The Child, sitting three-quarters with respect to the viewer is holding an apple in his left hand

Altar with St. John and St. Romulus on the sides of the Crucifixion and angels with a scroll, work by the School of Luca della Robbia, located in the Chapel of the Cross, Sanctuary of S

Glass covered terracotta tabernacle showing the Virgin and Child with Saints, God the Father with two angels (upper part) and Christ (lower part)

Terracotta relief of the Birth of Christ. The frame of the work is adorned with leaves and fruit.In the center, above the scene, two angels are putting a crown on Christ's head

Terracotta ornamental front of the altar by Andrea della Robbia inside the crypt of the Church of St. Maria degli Angeli near Assisi. Assisi Basilica of St

Terracotta bust of St. Anthony, work attributed to Andrea Verricchio, located in the Palazzo Archivescovile, Florence Florence Palazzo Arcivescovile Bust Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Vase with plastic decoration; this archaeological find was discovered in Porto Torres and is now in the G.A. Sanna National Museum in Sassari, Sardinia Sassari National Museum Vase Prehistoric

The picture shows two fragments reproducing the monstrous figure of Typhoon. Museum of the Acropolis, Athens. Greece Athens, Acropolis Museum Frieze Archaic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe

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Showcase with archaeological finds of Termopolio Asellina, Via dell'Abbondanza, Pompei 1935

Ceiling in glazed terracotta by Luca della Robbia, Chapel of the Madonna, Church of S. Maria all'Impruneta. Impruneta Church of S

Bust representing St. Dominic, work by Niccol dell'Arca inside the Church of St. Dominic, Bologna. Bologna Church of St

View of the left side of the Portico of the Ospedale del Ceppo in Pistoia Pistoia Loggia Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

View of the Portico of the Ospedale del Ceppo in Pistoia Pistoia Loggia Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Madonna with Child crowned by angels. Glazed terracotta lunette by Andrea della Robbia, located above the lunette of the main door of the Cathedral of Pistoia

Detail of decoration in baked clay along a wall of the Catena Palace, at Asti Asti Frieze Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Tondo with the Apostle St. Bartholomew, work by Luca dell Robbia, Cappella dei Pazzi, Santa Croce, Florence. Florence Santa Croce, Cappella dei Pazzi Relief Renaissance

Altar piece, in enameled terracotta, depicting the Resurrection, Coronation of Maria and four saints, in the predella, the Annunciation, Adoration of the Child

The court-yard of the Castle of Vinovo, near Asti Vinovo Castle, court-yard Courtyard Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Detail of the frieze in glazed terracotta housed in the Villa di Poggio a Caiano pronaos, Prato Poggio a Caiano Frieze High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Polychrome terracotta disc of the Gallery of the Ospedale degli Innocenti, depicting a newborn in swaddling clothes, his arms open, looking to the left. Work by Andrea della Robbia

Terra cotta tondo of St. Bartholomew the Apostle, by Luca della Robbia, in the Pazzi Chapel of the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence Florence Basilica of Santa Croce, Pazzi Chapel Relief Renaissance

Loggia of the Ospedale degli Innocenti, detail Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446), Florence Florence SS. Annunziata square Portico, Gallery Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Window in terracotta of the Palazzo della Porta in Novara. The window is richly decorated, and dates to the 15th century Novara Window Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Glazed terracotta lunette depicting Saint Leonard among the devout; the work is found in the Portal of the Saint Cristina Oratory in Bolsena Bolsena Lunette Early Renaissance, Renaissance

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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.