Lot Essay
The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. C201b84 is consistent with the dating of the blue-robed equestrian.
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PROPERTY FROM THE MCLENDON COLLECTION
TWO RARE SANCAI AND BLUE-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURES OF EQUESTRIANS
TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
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TWO RARE SANCAI AND BLUE-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURES OF EQUESTRIANS
TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
The first equestrian is shown with hands held out as if to hold the reins and wearing a blue-glazed robe and a tall unglazed hat. The horse stands foursquare on a rectangular base and is covered with a cream glaze except for the mane which is highlighted with amber glaze. The second equestrian is shown with the proper right hand raised and the body twisted to the right, wearing an amber-glazed robe with blue cuffs and a tall unglazed hat, and seated on an amber-glazed saddle. The horse stands foursquare on a rectangular base and is covered with a cream glaze.
The larger 15 in. (38.2 cm.) long
TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
The first equestrian is shown with hands held out as if to hold the reins and wearing a blue-glazed robe and a tall unglazed hat. The horse stands foursquare on a rectangular base and is covered with a cream glaze except for the mane which is highlighted with amber glaze. The second equestrian is shown with the proper right hand raised and the body twisted to the right, wearing an amber-glazed robe with blue cuffs and a tall unglazed hat, and seated on an amber-glazed saddle. The horse stands foursquare on a rectangular base and is covered with a cream glaze.
The larger 15 in. (38.2 cm.) long
Provenance
E. & J. Frankel, New York, March 1999.
Brought to you by
Rufus Chen (陳嘉安)
Head of Sale, AVP, Specialist
The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. C201b84 is consistent with the dating of the blue-robed equestrian.