Rosanna Li
Dim Sum for Two

2014

Stoneware and mixed media
H 22 cm W 36 cm D 18 cm

A pair of painted seating tigers in clay
Ceramics
Each H 14 x L 8 x W 16 cm

Clay figurine is famous in Fengxiang area of Shaanxi Province for making various mascots. Tiger clay figurines are given to babies by their mothers' brothers when the babies are a month old, as a wish for their good health.

A traditional Chinese clay figurine known as Da Afu (大阿福, “Great Lucky Child”), made in the style of the Qing Dynasty in the city of Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China.

Huishan clay figurine (Chinese: 惠山泥人; pinyin: Huìshān ní rén) is a traditional Chinese folk art in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, with a history of more than 400 years.[1][2] The production of Wuxi Huishan clay figurines began at the end of the Ming dynasty and developed in the Qing dynasty with specialized Huishan clay craftsmanship workshops.[1] On May 20, 2006, Huishan clay figurine was added to the first batch of National intangible cultural heritage lists with the approval of the State Council of the People's Republic of China.[3]

The image shows a white ceramic sculpture of the Mexican "Tree of Life" (Árbol de la Vida), stylistically attributed to a workshop or an artist in the Mexican folk art tradition (for example, in the spirit of the works of Heron Martínez Mendoza or the masters of Acatlán).

The image features the porcelain figurine "African Buffalo" (Bawół afrykański), created by the Polish sculptor and designer Lubomir Tomaszewski for the Ćmielów Porcelain Factory.

The image shows a collection of iconic Polish porcelain figurines from the era of the Polish People's Republic (PRL), 1950s–1960s, in the New Look style (biomorphic forms and asymmetrical lines), created by artists of the Ćmielów Porcelain Factory (Fabryka Porcelany AS Ćmielów), in particular "African Buffalo" by Lubomir Tomaszewski and works by Mieczysław Naruszewicz.

ANIMAL GROUP
NameAnimal Group
Artist or maker Herón Martínez Mendoza (Mexican, 1918 - 1990)
DateCA 1960, STAFF
(not assigned)México
Place madeAcatlán de Osorio, Puebla, Mexico, North America
MediumCeramic

The image shows a terracotta clay figurine in the Mexican folk style, known as "Circle of Friends".

Mycenaean sculptors frequently worked in clay, and numerous handmade, small-scale, painted terracotta statuettes have survived. In addition to human figures, animals such as bulls, sheep, goats, and horses were also popular subjects. Examples found in religious contexts may have functioned symbolically as substitutes for actual animal sacrifices. Analysis of burnt animal bones from Mycenaean sanctuaries has shown that most of them came from sheep, goats, and pigs.

Figure of a Lion
Probably John Bell American
1845–55

The image shows a traditional Mexican clay sculpture from Oaxaca, resembling an angel or a multi-tiered composition, such as a Christmas nativity scene (Nacimiento). It reflects the style of artisans from Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca, Mexico, including the work of artists such as Teodora Blanco and Angélica Vázquez.

TEODORA BLANCO (Santa Maria Atzompa, Oaxaca, Mexico, 1928-1980) CLAY POTTERY FOLK ART FIGURAL GROUP featuring a double-sided king/queen principal figure with small figures applied to both sides, circa 1960s. Height 20.5 inches. Reference: "Ceramica - Mexican Pottery of the 20th Century" by Amanda Thompson.

The image shows an ancient pre-Columbian ceramic “Smiling Figure” (Spanish: sonriente) from the Remojadas culture of Veracruz, Mexico, dating to approximately 600–1000 CE.

A bear-shaped jug made of white salt-glazed stoneware, probably produced in Nottingham or Staffordshire. Its textured surface imitates fur, with brown-glazed details defining the face and collar. The detachable bear’s head serves as a lid or drinking cup. The design references the historical practice of bear-baiting, a popular but cruel form of entertainment in 18th-century Britain.

Owl Figurine, Staffordshire, England, c. 1750

An owl figurine made of salt-glazed stoneware, approximately 21 cm high, from Staffordshire, England. It is part of the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

Traditional Ukrainian Folk Art

Ukrainian folk art is distinguished by its vibrant colours, expressive forms, rich ornamentation, and deep connection to nature and cultural heritage. From handcrafted ceramics and traditional figurines to intricate patterns and symbolic motifs, it reflects the creativity, identity, and enduring spirit of the Ukrainian people.

The image shows a unique enamelled ceramic sculpture titled \*\* Personnage V \*\* (Character V), created in 1946 by Spanish artist Joan Miró in collaboration with ceramicist Josep Llorens Artigas.