Lot Essay
The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. C198y28 is consistent with the dating of the horse in this lot.
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PROPERTY FROM THE MCLENDON COLLECTION
A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE AND A GROOM
TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
Details
A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE AND A GROOM
TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
The horse is modelled standing foursquare on a rectangular base with its head turned slightly to the left. The horse is covered with an amber glaze, and the saddle is covered with splashed green, cream and amber glazes. The groom is shown wearing a long, amber-glazed robe, and his unglazed face and hair have painted details.
The horse 19 in. (48.4 cm.) long
TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
The horse is modelled standing foursquare on a rectangular base with its head turned slightly to the left. The horse is covered with an amber glaze, and the saddle is covered with splashed green, cream and amber glazes. The groom is shown wearing a long, amber-glazed robe, and his unglazed face and hair have painted details.
The horse 19 in. (48.4 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired in New York, May 1998.
Brought to you by
Rufus Chen (陳嘉安)
Head of Sale, AVP, Specialist
The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. C198y28 is consistent with the dating of the horse in this lot.