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PROPERTY FROM A NEW YORK ESTATE
A PAIR OF GLAZED RIDGE TILES IN THE FORM OF CELESTIAL WARRIORS ON HORSEBACK
MING DYNASTY, C. 1490-1620
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A PAIR OF GLAZED RIDGE TILES IN THE FORM OF CELESTIAL WARRIORS ON HORSEBACK
MING DYNASTY, C. 1490-1620
Each modelled as a warrior clad in armor and a helmet seated astride a stocky horse standing on the arched ridge tile, with clouds rising from the tile to support the long saddle cloth, each soldier with body and head somewhat turned and hands positioned as if reining in his horse
23 in. (58.5 cm.) high, wood stands (2)
MING DYNASTY, C. 1490-1620
Each modelled as a warrior clad in armor and a helmet seated astride a stocky horse standing on the arched ridge tile, with clouds rising from the tile to support the long saddle cloth, each soldier with body and head somewhat turned and hands positioned as if reining in his horse
23 in. (58.5 cm.) high, wood stands (2)