Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta Green-glazed earthenware Bianhu gourd of a nomadic horseman - 20 cm
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Tang Dynasty green-glazed terracotta bianhu gourd for a nomadic rider, Chinese Tang culture (618–907), dimensions 20 × 18 × 7.5 cm, in excellent condition.
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Green-glazed earthenware nomad rider's gourd from China, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Monochrome green-glazed earthenware
This piece evokes a nomad rider's gourd, sculpted with details imitating leather
Suspension handles (ears): You can observe small perforated lugs on the edges.
They were used to pass leather straps or cords to suspend the flask from the horse's flank or at the rider's belt.
Lead-bearing emerald-green glaze (obtained thanks to copper oxide).
The slightly patinated, iridescent, and earthy appearance of the surface is due to the natural chemical alteration of the glaze's lead after centuries of burial in a tomb.
This piece is a magnificent testament to the cultural synthesis inherent in Tang art, blending utilitarian leather shapes of nomadic origin with the mastery of Chinese ceramics.
Revealing the rise of trade that took place during the Tang Dynasty
Dimensions: 20 x 18 x 7.5 cm
Small chips at the neck
No restoration has been performed, (tested by UV light and thermoluminescence)
Provenance: - Private collection in southern France
An authenticity certificate will be issued to the purchaser.
Taxes and customs duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as TL tests, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Green-glazed earthenware nomad rider's gourd from China, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Monochrome green-glazed earthenware
This piece evokes a nomad rider's gourd, sculpted with details imitating leather
Suspension handles (ears): You can observe small perforated lugs on the edges.
They were used to pass leather straps or cords to suspend the flask from the horse's flank or at the rider's belt.
Lead-bearing emerald-green glaze (obtained thanks to copper oxide).
The slightly patinated, iridescent, and earthy appearance of the surface is due to the natural chemical alteration of the glaze's lead after centuries of burial in a tomb.
This piece is a magnificent testament to the cultural synthesis inherent in Tang art, blending utilitarian leather shapes of nomadic origin with the mastery of Chinese ceramics.
Revealing the rise of trade that took place during the Tang Dynasty
Dimensions: 20 x 18 x 7.5 cm
Small chips at the neck
No restoration has been performed, (tested by UV light and thermoluminescence)
Provenance: - Private collection in southern France
An authenticity certificate will be issued to the purchaser.
Taxes and customs duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as TL tests, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty
Century/timeframe
Dynastie Tang (618-907)
Name of object
Green-glazed earthenware Bianhu gourd of a nomadic horseman
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
20 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
18 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
7.5 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.
