Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty terracotta horse with rider - 25 cm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,000 - € 1,300
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Oud Chinese Tang-dynasty terracotta horse with rider, a 25 cm high, 27 cm wide sculpture with traces of polychrome decoration, originating from Belgium and acquired from Veilinghuis in 2026, with the rider’s head left.
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Chinese Horse and Rider – Tang Dynasty
An elegant Chinese ceramic figure of a horse and rider, most likely from the Tang dynasty (618–907).
The powerful horse and dynamic rider are finely modelled, with traces of polychrome decoration. Horses held an important role in Tang society and were often placed in tombs as symbols of status and prestige.
Provenance
Rm auction see attached link.
https://www.rm-auctions.com/auctions/spring-online-only-2026-drouot/three-chinese-cold-painted-pottery-figures-sui-ming/
Measurements:
Height approx 27 cm
Condition:
- horse in good condition , Chips from ears ( see pics )
- Rider lost some parts ( see pics )
Please see pics for your reference ( missing parts but no more restaurations or cracks )
Catawiki disclaimer: Dit object is door de verkoper op stijl gedateerd. Nadere testen, zoals een TL-test, analyse van metalen (XRF-test), edelsteen-/slijp-/júxtatesten, pigmentanalyse of röntgenopnames zijn niet uitgevoerd om de integriteit van het voorwerp te controleren.
Items will be sent with love, dubble boxed, assigned and insured
Seller's Story
Welcome to DeBatavia.
We are a Dutch couple of genuine collectors with a great passion for exceptional Asian art, antiques and unique objects. For more than 10 years we have been active as collectors, and for about five years we have continued this passion in trade.
At DeBatavia, quality, authenticity and personal service are central. We are continually looking for remarkable, rare and high-quality pieces that are not only interesting for collectors but also carry a story and character.
Each object is selected with care by us. Our years of experience as collectors enable us to search with a critical eye for pieces that we personally find special and valuable. That love of collecting and our knowledge we would like to share with you.
Whether you are an experienced collector or making your first special purchase: we believe it is important that you can buy from us with confidence and pleasure.
DeBatavia – collected with passion, offered with care.
Would you like to discover more about us and our collection? Then also follow us on Instagram. We hope to welcome you online or in person soon!
Translated by Google TranslateChinese Horse and Rider – Tang Dynasty
An elegant Chinese ceramic figure of a horse and rider, most likely from the Tang dynasty (618–907).
The powerful horse and dynamic rider are finely modelled, with traces of polychrome decoration. Horses held an important role in Tang society and were often placed in tombs as symbols of status and prestige.
Provenance
Rm auction see attached link.
https://www.rm-auctions.com/auctions/spring-online-only-2026-drouot/three-chinese-cold-painted-pottery-figures-sui-ming/
Measurements:
Height approx 27 cm
Condition:
- horse in good condition , Chips from ears ( see pics )
- Rider lost some parts ( see pics )
Please see pics for your reference ( missing parts but no more restaurations or cracks )
Catawiki disclaimer: Dit object is door de verkoper op stijl gedateerd. Nadere testen, zoals een TL-test, analyse van metalen (XRF-test), edelsteen-/slijp-/júxtatesten, pigmentanalyse of röntgenopnames zijn niet uitgevoerd om de integriteit van het voorwerp te controleren.
Items will be sent with love, dubble boxed, assigned and insured
Seller's Story
Welcome to DeBatavia.
We are a Dutch couple of genuine collectors with a great passion for exceptional Asian art, antiques and unique objects. For more than 10 years we have been active as collectors, and for about five years we have continued this passion in trade.
At DeBatavia, quality, authenticity and personal service are central. We are continually looking for remarkable, rare and high-quality pieces that are not only interesting for collectors but also carry a story and character.
Each object is selected with care by us. Our years of experience as collectors enable us to search with a critical eye for pieces that we personally find special and valuable. That love of collecting and our knowledge we would like to share with you.
Whether you are an experienced collector or making your first special purchase: we believe it is important that you can buy from us with confidence and pleasure.
DeBatavia – collected with passion, offered with care.
Would you like to discover more about us and our collection? Then also follow us on Instagram. We hope to welcome you online or in person soon!
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty
Century/timeframe
Tang dynasty (618 - 907 A.D. )
Name of object
terracotta horse with rider
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
The head of the rider is left
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
25 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2026
Width
27 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Depth
0 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.
