What are these pottery statues?

These pieces comprise figurative ceramics, animal studies, and mythological sculptures created in China over many centuries. They range from early tomb figures to late nineteenth-century decorative ornaments. Makers utilised materials such as terracotta, stoneware, and earthenware, often finishing them with coloured glazes or hand enamel decoration.

How were they used historically?

Many early figures served as funerary art intended to accompany burials and provide service or protection in the afterlife. Other objects functioned as domestic decorations, incense holders, or figural vases. Over time, production shifted toward domestic display items intended for both local use and export markets.

How do I live with them?

Placing a ceramic sculpture in your home requires a stable surface away from heavy foot traffic or vibration. Position figures where adequate lighting can highlight their glazes and modelling. Keep them out of direct sunlight and clean them gently with a dry cloth to preserve the surface finish.

How do I tell periods apart?

Differentiating periods relies on observing clay body characteristics, glaze chemistry, and stylistic conventions. Early pieces often show unglazed or weathered terracotta, while later examples feature vibrant turquoise, yellow, or famille rose coatings. Consulting the specific form and stylistic references helps place a sculpture within its historical era.

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An antique chinese pottery statue brings centuries of sculptural tradition into a room, offering tangible history through figures, animals, and mythological beasts.

Chinese Turquoise Glazed Cockerel, Qing Dynasty.

19th century

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Chinese Turquoise Glazed Cockerel, Qing Dynasty.

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Ming Dynasty Attendant Figure (1368-1644)

17th century

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Ming Dynasty Attendant Figure (1368-1644)

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Chinese Laughing Boy, Famille Rose Earthenware Incense Holder, C.1880

19th century

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Chinese Laughing Boy, Famille Rose Earthenware Incense Holder, C.1880

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