Tang Dynasty terracotta horse 618-907 AD Sculpture - 29 cm
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Tang Dynasty terracotta horse sculpture, a polychrome Mingqi dating from 618–907 AD, harnessed and in excellent condition with no restoration, dimensions 29 x 28 x 11 cm, origin China.
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Terracotta sculpture of a rider, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD
Painted polychrome terracotta Mingqi
Represent a harnessed horse.
Excellent condition, no restoration has been carried out.
Polychromy very well preserved.
Dimensions 29 x 28 x 11 cm
Come from a French collection.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will handle obtaining the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, analysis of metals (XRF test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments, or radiography scans, have been conducted to verify the integrity of the piece.
Terracotta sculpture of a rider, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD
Painted polychrome terracotta Mingqi
Represent a harnessed horse.
Excellent condition, no restoration has been carried out.
Polychromy very well preserved.
Dimensions 29 x 28 x 11 cm
Come from a French collection.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will handle obtaining the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, analysis of metals (XRF test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments, or radiography scans, have been conducted to verify the integrity of the piece.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Country of Origin
China
Material
Tang Dynasty terracotta horse 618-907 AD
Title of artwork
Cheval en terre cuite Dynastie Tang 618-907 AC
Dynastic Style/Period
Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
29 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
11 cm
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