DESCRIPTION: During the Chinese Han (206 B.C.- A.D. 220) and Tang (A.D. 618-907) dynasties, earthenware sculptures were placed in elaborate tombs to protect and serve the spirits of the deceased. These fascinating sculptures took the forms of animals, soldiers, courtiers, musicians, merchants, and attendants. “From Court to Caravan, Chinese Tomb Sculptures from the Collection of Anthony M. Solomon” features seventy-three exquisite Chinese tomb sculptures from the Solomon collection, which includ... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A fine Han Dynasty Cocoon Jar (206 BC-220 AD) distinguished by its cold-painted colors of red, white and pink on a dark clay body. The distinctively plump, ovoid form of this jar, imitating the shape of a silkworm cocoon, has a good amount of the original paint remaining on the body. Characteristic swirling cloud and scroll designs decorate the surface in a flourish. Attached to the body is a wheel-turned neck and foot. This jar is in very good, “as excavated” condition with no visib... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A Jin Dynasty (1115-1234 AD) vase in a truncated meiping form, decorated with a luscious, thick black and brown glaze over a ribbed body. Two strap handles are attached to both sides of the short neck below the flared rim. Overall very good condition with small repair to rim chip. DIMENSIONS: 9 ½” high (24 cm) x 8 1/2” diameter (21.5 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A beautifully preserved and mounted Chinese roof tile of a Ming warrior seated upon a horse. The bearded soldier, his right hand on his hip, sits proudly and erect upon his amber horse which stands on the curved tile base. This earthenware tile has been decorated in a sancai glaze of predominately green and amber colors. A beautifully carved custom rosewood base has been made for this larger sized tile, the base itself probably being 75 to 100 years old. CONDITION: This tile is i... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A very rare, early Sung Dynasty sculpture, crafted from a dark stone in the form of a "lotus boy" image, his head resting upon a gourd-like pillow, and knees bent. This figure sleeps on a large lotus leaf and functions somewhat as a fertility figure, symbolizing a wish for sons. The wear on this sculpture shows the patina of repeated handling, resulting in surfaces that are almost smooth and darkened from the natural oils of touching. This piece may have originally been used as a... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: An exceedingly rare and finely crafted Chinese grey pottery pictorial tile, executed with impressed designs of horses and phoenixes. Characteristic of architectural tiles found on walls of cave tombs in Sichuan Province, this one depicts three lively prancing horses with five stylized phoenixes overhead. This handsome tile has been decoratively edged on the top and bottom with a repeating diamond pattern border. The faint red pigment seen in several places is actually ancient ca... Click for details