antique bronze statues and gilt bronzes chinese and Indian sculptures antique chinese porcelain examples Welcome   Our Collections Bronzes and Metalwork Exhibitions Early Ceramics Contact Enamels Furniture   Himalayan   Indian   Ivory and Raino Horn   Lacqoer   Porcelain   Sculpture   Southeast Asian   Works of Art AN UNGLAZED TERRACOTTA AND WHITE SLIP MODEL OF A MYTHICAL BEAST Han dynasty 2nd Century BC tp 2nd Century AD China The striding beast - sometimes referred to as a rhinoceros - bears three horns that descend from the forehead and down the neck. Along its back are three round knobs in relief. The creature faces down as if about to attack - with bared teeth and raised tail pointing forward. Above the front legs at the shoulders are closed wings. Length: 13 ½" / 34.5 cm Similar example: Ancient Chinese Ceramic Sculpture - Han through Tang by Ezekiel Schloss - Vol 1, plate 18.