Terracotta Collection (#8)

The reliable one, (1777/1783?). Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
The reliable one, (1777/1783?)

Covered Bowl, c1830. Creator: Unknown
Covered Bowl, c1830

Bowl with Serpents and Lid, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Bowl with Serpents and Lid, 19th century

Glimpse of Black
Little Dean

Modern Bermuda architecture echoing the traditional Buttery buildings on the island, Bermuda, Atlantic, North America

Terracotta vases with decorations visible on their surface, made by a company in Bologna. Italy. Date of Photograph:1970 - 1980

Chianti. Old jar deposit Greve in Chianti Calcinaia. Date of Photograph:1987

Colombia, Typical Colonial Style Facade in El Retiro town near Medellin
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Colombia, Boyaca, Typical Architecture in Villa de Leyva Town
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Colombia, Colorful Facade in El Retiro town near Medellin
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Colombia, Boyaca, Typical Street at Villa de Leyva
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Colombia, Jerico town and mountains
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Colombia, Cundinamarca, Zipaquira, Independence Square (Plaza de la Independencia)
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"Cannate", vases and terracottas, at the market at Miturno Minturno. Date of Photograph:1937

"Woman water bearer of Minturno" Minturno. Date of Photograph:1937

Teapot with gilded fittings, c. 1675-99 (stoneware & gilt bronze)
5183918 Teapot with gilded fittings, c.1675-99 (stoneware & gilt bronze) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty - Kangxi Period (1662-1722); 11.4x15x9 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

France, Nice, Matisse Museum, Musee Matisse, Avenue Des Arenes De Cimiez

Bust of Napoleon, 1806, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Bust of Napoleon, 1806, (1921). Terracotta portrait bust of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), made by Jean-Antoine Houdon. From " Napoleon", by Raymond Guyot, [H. Floury, Paris, 1921]

Big clay (terracotta) pots. Nisa, Alentejo. POrtugal

Public house ceramics DP275597
Horse and Jockey Public House, Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, Sandwell, West Midlands. Detail of tiling on the ceramic-fronted bar counter in the main bar room of the Horse and Jockey Public House

Nechells Baths PLA01_01_085
Nechells Baths, Nechells Park Road, Nechells, Birmingham. Nechells Baths, seen from the west after restoration work to convert it into a community and business centre

Spagna - Madrid. I tipici "Pucheros" per il Cocido Madrileno sulla piastra di carbone presso il ristorante Taberna La Bola

Mediterranean flair in the medieval village of Bormes-les-Mimosas, Department Var, Provence, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, French Riviera, , South France, France

Terracotta vase in garden of Troja Chateau, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

Rooftops and alleyway of Old Bratislava, Slovakia

Terracotta statues, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Europe, United Kingdom, Wales, Portmeirion

europe, Italy, Tuscany. ancient terracotta amphorae at sunset

Brazil, Parati, the Portuguese colonial town centre and the church of Saint Rita of Cascia seen from the water

Brazil, Bahia, Trancoso, colourful cottages on the Praca Sao Joao

South America, Brazil, Ceara, Aerial of Aranau fishing village near Acarau between Fortaleza and Jericoacoara on the Ceara coast

Facade of the Church of the Spirito Santo Bologna Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

The garden of a private house in Porto Santo Stefano with a terrace overlooking the sea. In the foreground a low wall and a large goatskin full of flowers. In the background the sea Monte Argentario

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

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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.