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Decorative Animal Figurines

Artistic representations of animals in various media, including a wooden monkey, painted faience rooster, and porcelain turtles, reflecting cultural artistry and craftsmanship.

Netsuke macaque with chestnut, 19th century, Unknown Japanese, 1 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 7/8in. (4.4 x 4.1 x 2.2cm), Wood, Japan, 19th century
Netsuke macaque with chestnut, 19th century, Unknown Japanese, 1 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 7/8in. (4.4 x 4.1 x 2.2cm), Wood, Japan, 19th century
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Pair of birds ca. 1750-60 British, Staffordshire. Pair of birds. British, Staffordshire. ca. 1750-60. Salt-glazed stoneware. Ceramics-PotteryThe Baby Jesus in the manger with the ox and the mule, isolated on white backgroundBicorn - Herbert & Company Herbert & CompanyHand puppetMan figurine standing on little books on canvasTrimmingsChess Piece Pawn 1800-1899 Burslem. Stoneware (jasperware) . Wedgwood Manufactory (Manufacturer)Standing Poodle c 1847-1858 Bennington. Beginning in the mid-18th century, English manufacturers introduced yellow-bodied pottery with mottled brown glazing, commonly known as Rockingham ware, to the United States market. By the 1840s, factories in America, aided by English immigrant craftsmen, were producing the pottery to great success. Two of the most notable American makers of Rockingham ware were located in Bennington, Vermont, where potteries had existed since at least 1785, but there were also manufacturers in New Jersey, Ohio, Maryland, and elsewhere. Responding to the utilitarian needs of Americaís middle class, these potteries produced a large range of objects, from spittoons to inkwells, snuffboxes to pitchers, and candlesticks to doorknobs.Among the few purely decorative items with mottled glazes are standing poodles. Conceived as facing pairs, they were intended to adorn a fireplace mantel. These figures were embellished with ìcoleslaw,î or shredded clay, applied to the frBoofing trolley. Boxing car with tilt, drawn by a goat. There are a man and a woman in the car. In addition to the buck, a man with a whip in his raised right hand is. He has the leads in his left hand. The back of the car is embossed decorated with a crown above two pigeons. The image is marked: STK. = Amsterdam, JRL. = B (1736) and Mt. = Arnoldus van Geffen.Incense Burner in Form of a Praying Mantis. Culture: Japan. Dimensions: H. 3 1/3 in. (8.9 cm); L. 6 in. (15.2 cm). Date: 19th century.Articulated forms first made as novelties for samurai became popular items in the export market. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Plastic santasClose up of salt and pepper shakersPlastic waste in shape of dolphin isolated on white. Single use plastics ocean pollution danger concept.Bull and bear figurine, close-upparrot in studio Grey red tale parrot on blue tea pot in studio Copyright: xZoonar.com/IvonnexWierinkx 11251616Angel Figurine Rat And Drum Rat and drum on an isolated studio background Copyright: xZoonar.com/AndreyxSkatx 15983671Budai ca. 1765-70 Cozzi Manufactory Italian. Budai 205626Badge / Logo of a 1925 Franklin 10 C Sedan . Owned by the Nethercutt Museum in Sylmar, California.Trophy with IvyUgly face India Asia Copyright: xNehaxSadaye/DinodiaxPhotoxFestive decoration in the shape of a foxy mask, isolated on white background Festive decoration in the shape of a foxy mask, isolated on white background ,property released Copyright: xZoonar.com/OleksandrxKostiuchenkox 10009562 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property releasedChocolate turkey and biscuit for Thanksgiving (USA)Tinplate PN200 Motorcycle Toy (with box), 1945-1960. Manufacturer: Philip NiedermeierLittle model Eiffel Tower on a wooden pieceBig Hoot 2022, art trail event large painted owl sculpture in town centre, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, UKCup 17th century German. Cup 193546Tell Halaf, Clay Fertility Idol, circa 5,000 BC. Ancient Near East, Anatolia (central Turkey) and Northern Syria, Tell Halaf. The Halaf culture of Anatolia and ancient Syria came about in approximately 5000 BCE and created female figurines with particular fertility attributes that are displayed in this example. Note how the figure sits with upraised knees and legs extended, with both of her arms cradling and supporting her protruding breasts.Floral style swirl decorative design element. Vintage damask, baroque filigree wedding scroll floral ornament. Engraving retro pattern. Vector illustration. For decoration, cards, invitation. Floral hand drawing scroll design element vector illustrationStamp with the word "Bezahlt", German for "paid" with stamp holder