Figurine Collection

Venus of Willendorf, Stone Age figurine, rear view. Discovered in 1908 near Willendorf, Austria, this 11-centimetre-tall limestone figurine dates from around 23, 000 years ago

Sheela-na-Gig on the church wall of Killinaboy, Burren, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Day of the Dead Folk Art, Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Figurines of Chairman Mao at antiques shop, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Matryoschka (russian dolls), Moscow, Russia

Detail of figurines on sale for the Day of the Dead celebration, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, North America

Detail of figurines on sale for the Day of the Dead celebration, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, North America

Good Luck Charms of Nenette and Rintintin bring good luck
WW1 era France - The tiny yarn-doll good luck charms of Nenette and Rintintin bring good luck. Popular during the First World War in Paris and beyond. Date: circa 1910s

Terracotta goddess statue, from Tell es-Sawwan
Prehistory, Iraq. Terracotta goddess statue, 6th millennium b.C. From Tell es-Sawwan

Traditional Turkish decorative pottery for sale, Grand Bazaar (Great Bazaar), Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

The Man in the Chair, 1875 (oil on canvas)
471148 The Man in the Chair, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Braekeleer, Henri de (1840-88); 79x63 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Relief from Pergamon Altar, published in 1881
Battle of Zeus and the Giants. Relief from the Pergamon Altar, Berlin Museum. Wood engraving, published in 1881

Europe, France, Paris. Door arches with carved saints, Notre Dame Cathedral

Serbia, Vinca, Anthropomorphic idol, neolithic period, Vinca culture, terracotta Serbia, Belgrade, Narodni Muzej (National museum; Archaeological and Art Museum)

22, 000 - 30, 000 years old Venus figures
Left to right. a) In fired clay from Moravia. b) In mammoth ivory from France. The Willendorf Venus c) In limestone from Austria. d) In mammoth ivory from Ukraine

Little Wooden Midshipman shop sign, c. 1750 (wood)
3071350 Little Wooden Midshipman shop sign, c.1750 (wood) by English School, (18th century); 85.5x35x29 cm; Charles Dickens Museum, London

Ceramic figurine of a Mother Goddess, sitting in a chair and nursing a baby, 2nd century
Ceramic figurine of a Mother Goddess, sitting in a chair and nursing a baby, Romano-British, 2nd century. This piece is mould-made from pipeclay and was found in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England

German Reichsbank in Berlin, Germany
Antique illustration of a German Reichsbank in Berlin, Germany

Ceramic figure of a parrot, Colima civilization, Mexico
Colima civilization, Mexico, 3rd-9th century A.D. Ceramic figure of a parrot

Collection of water puppets, Hanoi, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Mahagiri Nats, Bagan, Myanmar, Asia

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812066 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812077 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812068 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812079 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Terracotta female figurine wearing calathos, -99 BC (terracotta)
7310020 Terracotta female figurine wearing calathos, -99 BC (terracotta); 15.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: terracotta); © Ashmolean Museum .

Replica figurine of a votive robe, 1901 (ceramic, pigment)
7310007 Replica figurine of a votive robe, 1901 (ceramic, pigment); 16.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: ceramic, pigment); © Ashmolean Museum .

Sao horse and rider, from Chad, c.16th century (bronze)
HSC94486 Sao horse and rider, from Chad, c.16th century (bronze); 11x11x3 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli.

Hussard I Empire 1804 - 1814 54 mm high lead figure. Old manufacture VERTUNNI circa 1955
XEE4405530 Hussard I Empire 1804 - 1814 54 mm high lead figure. Old manufacture VERTUNNI circa 1955. by Vertunni, Gustave (1884-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Grenadier of the Guard I Empire 1804 - 1814 54 mm high lead figure. Old manufacture VERTUNNI circa 1955
XEE4405513 Grenadier of the Guard I Empire 1804 - 1814 54 mm high lead figure. Old manufacture VERTUNNI circa 1955. by Vertunni

Napoleon I in Hire I Empire 1804 -1814. 54 mm high lead figure. Old manufacture VERTUNNI pre-war (1935)
XEE4405508 Napoleon I in Hire I Empire 1804 -1814. 54 mm high lead figure. Old manufacture VERTUNNI pre-war (1935) by Vertunni

Replica figurine of a Snake Goddess, 1903-06 (ceramic, pigment)
7309944 Replica figurine of a Snake Goddess, 1903-06 (ceramic, pigment); 32.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: ceramic, pigment); © Ashmolean Museum .

A Staffordshire earthenware figure of the Arctic explorer, Sir John Franklin (1787-1847), c.1855 (earthenware)
7295645 A Staffordshire earthenware figure of the Arctic explorer, Sir John Franklin (1787-1847), c.1855 (earthenware); 27.5x12x8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812075 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812084 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Statue of a female in worshipping pose, Khafajah, Mesopotamia, c.2650-2550 BC (gypsum)
3288571 Statue of a female in worshipping pose, Khafajah, Mesopotamia, c.2650-2550 BC (gypsum); Photo © Zev Radovan.

Bronze figurine of a dancing dwarf, 2nd bc
3480472 Bronze figurine of a dancing dwarf, 2nd bc; (add.info.: Bronze figurine of a dancing dwarf. National Bardo Museum, Tunisia. Salvaged from the underwater excavations in Mahdia)

Standing female figure (rhythm pounder), 19th century (wood, cowrie shells, and red abrus seeds)
1068320 Standing female figure (rhythm pounder), 19th century (wood, cowrie shells, and red abrus seeds) by African, (19th century); 92.4x20.95x15.25 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812065 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812064 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tragedy in moonlight, (quick-press printing)
8726609 Tragedy in moonlight, (quick-press printing) by German School, (19th century); 5,9x9,4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Figure of Captain James Cook (1728-1779), c.1840 (earthenware)
7295353 Figure of Captain James Cook (1728-1779), c.1840 (earthenware); 18x11x11 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

Terracotta female figurine wearing calathos, -99 BC (terracotta)
7310002 Terracotta female figurine wearing calathos, -99 BC (terracotta); 15.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: terracotta); © Ashmolean Museum .

Terracotta figurine of a seated male, -310 BC (terracotta, paint)
7309963 Terracotta figurine of a seated male, -310 BC (terracotta, paint); 9.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: terracotta, paint); © Ashmolean Museum .

Standing male ancestor figure (ekpu), late 19th century (wood)
1068327 Standing male ancestor figure (ekpu), late 19th century (wood) by African School; 59.7x10.95x11.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

An ascetic of a priest with a lantern and a dragon, Japanese, 19th century (ivory)
LMG144916 An ascetic of a priest with a lantern and a dragon, Japanese, 19th century (ivory); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Lotherton Hall) U.K.; © Leeds Museums and Galleries, UK.

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812076 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812074 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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Figurines, the tiny sculptures that hold stories and symbolism from different corners of the world. From the mysterious Sheela-na-Gig on a church wall in Killinaboy, Burren, County Clare, Ireland to the vibrant Day of the Dead Folk Art in Oaxaca City, Mexico; figurines have been an integral part of human expression throughout history. In Hong Kong Island's antique shops, one can stumble upon Chairman Mao figurines that reflect a significant era in Chinese history. Meanwhile, Matryoshka dolls from Russia captivate with their intricate nesting design and cultural significance. San Miguel de Allende comes alive during the Day of the Dead celebration as colorful figurines adorn market stalls. Each detail tells a story about this ancient Mexican tradition and honors loved ones who have passed away. Good Luck Charms like Nenette and Rintintin bring fortune to those who possess them. These small figures carry hope and belief in supernatural powers across various cultures worldwide. Traveling back thousands of years ago to Stone Age Europe brings us face-to-face with Venus of Willendorf - a symbol of fertility and femininity carved into stone. The Man in the Chair painting takes us to 19th-century France where art captured everyday life with meticulous detail. The Pergamon Altar relief published in 1881 showcases intricate carvings depicting mythological scenes from ancient Greece. And finally, we find ourselves standing before Notre Dame Cathedral's door arches adorned with beautifully carved saints - a testament to centuries-old craftsmanship. From prehistoric times to modern-day expressions, these figurines serve as windows into our collective pasts. They remind us that no matter where we come from or what time period we belong to, our desire for artistic expression remains timeless.