DANCING GANESH Beige sandstone, Central India, Early medieval period, 10th - 11th century This beautifully sculpted Ganesh, the god of wisdom and success, is represented dancing and joyful. His big head shows his intelligence and his round belly digests all the good and bad in life. Come and see our elephant god and others in our ANIMAL exhibition! On view until July 10th. #galeriejacquesbarrere #galerie #art #galerieart #artoftheday #artgallery #antiquites #asianart #artgram #artlover #artworld #interiordesign #interior #fineartasia
BUFALLO AND THE CHILD Bronze with a gilded base, Louis XV style, China Kangxi period (17th century) The buffalo has always been a loved companion in Asia and the baby represents immortality. The base was added later and makes this piece a beautiful mix of the best craftmanship of China and France combined. For more Asian inspiration visit our website, link in bio. #galeriejacquesbarrere #galerie #art #galerieart #artoftheday #artgallery #antiquites #asianart #artgram #artlover #artworld #interiordesign #interior #fineartasia
ZODIAC FIGURES The Chinese zodiac is based on the lunar calendar and has 12 animals representing a year each, they represent how others perceive you and how you represent yourself….Come by and discover your personal zodiac figure! For more information please contact us at contact@galeriebarrere.com #galeriejacquesbarrere #galerie #art #galerieart #artoftheday #artgallery #antiquites #asianart #artgram #artlover #artworld #interiordesign #interior #fineartasia
LYING DOG Lacquered wood, China, Chu Kingdom, End of Warring States - Early Han dynasty, 2nd - 1st century BC. Let this dog protect your home the way it guarded the Chinese tombs for centuries. In ancient China, dogs were held in high regard. Not only because of their guarding qualities, but as liminal beings who bridged the span between the realms of the living and the afterlife… For more information please contact us at contact@galeriebarrere.com #galeriejacquesbarrere #galerie #art #galerieart #artoftheday #artgallery #antiquites #asianart #artgram #artlover #artworld #interiordesign #interior #fineartasia
CHIMERA Terracotta, China, Tang Dynastie (618-907) These mythical creatures, a mix between different animals and were first known as ‘Earth Spirits’. The square base under the Chimera represents the earth. Chimeras were used in tombs to protect the deceased and to frighten any thieves…. For more information please contact us at contact@galeriebarrere.com #galeriejacquesbarrere #galerie #art #galerieart #artoftheday #artgallery #antiquites #asianart #artgram #artlover #artworld #interiordesign #interior #fineartasia
As an indispensable companion for Chinese merchants along the Silk Road, the camel became a living symbol of prosperity. This camel from the Qi du Nord dynasty is beautiful example, carrying goods on his back. Discover more exotic pieces on our website, link in bio. #galeriejacquesbarrere #galerie #art #galerieart #artoftheday #artgallery #antiquites #asianart #artgram #artlover #artworld #interiordesign #interior #fineartasia
