Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty Terracotta Glazed Horse and Rider with TL. test Oxford - China - Tang dynasty, 618-907 AD - 40 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 6,300 - € 7,700
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This ancient Chinese Han-dynasty terracotta figure depicts a glazed horse and rider and measures 40 × 38 × 11 cm.
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Description from the seller
This lot comes from a private collection from Juan Carlos Bahamonde. I obtained it from an auction house in UK. (Proto-Cultures Art), through CATAWIKI (NO. 8804931)
Over a period of twenty years he has acquired his Antiques from various prestigious dealers and has now decided to downsize his beloved collection. His degree in Archaeology and a passion for Art is reflected in the superb quality of these outstanding pieces.
A finely modelled majestic muscular horse and rider on a plinth, the horse with sea-green and chesnut glaze, the rider painted with black and carmine colour pigments. On a metal stand.
Horses were a significant motif in Tang art, symbolizing power, prestige, and the importance of cavalry in Chinese society.
The statue comes with its Oxford Authentication Thermoluminesce analysis report which is consistent with period of firing. Certificate C100f37, 26 January 2000.
Length: 38 cm.
Height: 40 cm.
Width: 11 cm.
Provenance: From an old private collection, USA.
Condition: In very good overall condition, excellent detail, some expected age-related glaze degradation and minor scuffs, possible paint retouching on rider: three small perforations relating to authentication test; one on back of the rider and the other two on the horse's buttocks.
The item is delicate and will be shipped using an express courier such as UPS or similar, hence the cost of shipping.
The seller promises that he obtained this item in a legal way
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this object(s).
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
A finely modelled majestic muscular horse and rider on a plinth, the horse with sea-green and chesnut glaze, the rider painted with black and carmine colour pigments. On a metal stand.
Will be send as art object.
This lot comes from a private collection from Juan Carlos Bahamonde. I obtained it from an auction house in UK. (Proto-Cultures Art), through CATAWIKI (NO. 8804931)
Over a period of twenty years he has acquired his Antiques from various prestigious dealers and has now decided to downsize his beloved collection. His degree in Archaeology and a passion for Art is reflected in the superb quality of these outstanding pieces.
A finely modelled majestic muscular horse and rider on a plinth, the horse with sea-green and chesnut glaze, the rider painted with black and carmine colour pigments. On a metal stand.
Horses were a significant motif in Tang art, symbolizing power, prestige, and the importance of cavalry in Chinese society.
The statue comes with its Oxford Authentication Thermoluminesce analysis report which is consistent with period of firing. Certificate C100f37, 26 January 2000.
Length: 38 cm.
Height: 40 cm.
Width: 11 cm.
Provenance: From an old private collection, USA.
Condition: In very good overall condition, excellent detail, some expected age-related glaze degradation and minor scuffs, possible paint retouching on rider: three small perforations relating to authentication test; one on back of the rider and the other two on the horse's buttocks.
The item is delicate and will be shipped using an express courier such as UPS or similar, hence the cost of shipping.
The seller promises that he obtained this item in a legal way
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this object(s).
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
A finely modelled majestic muscular horse and rider on a plinth, the horse with sea-green and chesnut glaze, the rider painted with black and carmine colour pigments. On a metal stand.
Will be send as art object.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty
Century/timeframe
Han periode
Name of object
Glazed Horse and Rider with TL. test Oxford - China - Tang dynasty, 618-907 AD
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2012
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
40 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2014
Width
38 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Depth
11 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
