Lot Essay
The dating is consistent with the Oxford Authentication thermoluminescence report no. C199r39
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CHINE, DYNASTY TANG, CIRCA VIIEME SIECLE
Details
CHEVAL EN TERRE CUITE POLYCHROME
CHINE, DYNASTY TANG, CIRCA VIIEME SIECLE
The horse stands four-square on a rectangular plinth. His muscular neck elegantly bowed, scratching his mouth with one of his fore-legs. The head is modelled with protruding eyes, flaring nostrils, and an open mouth. His back is covered with a saddle draped with an animal-skin.
12¼ in. (31 cm.) high
CHINE, DYNASTY TANG, CIRCA VIIEME SIECLE
The horse stands four-square on a rectangular plinth. His muscular neck elegantly bowed, scratching his mouth with one of his fore-legs. The head is modelled with protruding eyes, flaring nostrils, and an open mouth. His back is covered with a saddle draped with an animal-skin.
12¼ in. (31 cm.) high
Provenance
Property from a Belgian collection, acquired from Zen Gallery, Brussels, 1999.
Further details
A PAINTED POTTERY HORSE
CHINA, TANG DYNASTY, CIRCA 7TH CENTURY
CHINA, TANG DYNASTY, CIRCA 7TH CENTURY