Ancient Chinese terracotta Terracotta cavalryman of the Tang Dynasty (618–907 A.D.) - 45 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 3,300 - € 4,000
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Description from the seller
Terracotta sculpture of a rider, Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD)
Polychrome-painted terracotta mingqi
Depicts a court lady seated on a horse
Dimensions: 45 x 40 x 18 cm
Comes from a French collection
Restoration to the rider’s hips and head, and to the base of the horse’s tail
Customs duties are included in the delivery price for international shipments.
The item will be carefully packaged in a custom-made, reinforced box and insured.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; the provenance declaration was reviewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will obtain the necessary permits.
The seller will inform the buyer if this 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, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments, or radiography scans, have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Terracotta sculpture of a rider, Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD)
Polychrome-painted terracotta mingqi
Depicts a court lady seated on a horse
Dimensions: 45 x 40 x 18 cm
Comes from a French collection
Restoration to the rider’s hips and head, and to the base of the horse’s tail
Customs duties are included in the delivery price for international shipments.
The item will be carefully packaged in a custom-made, reinforced box and insured.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; the provenance declaration was reviewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will obtain the necessary permits.
The seller will inform the buyer if this 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, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments, or radiography scans, have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/timeframe
Tang Dynasty ( 618. - 907 A.D.)
Name of object
Terracotta cavalryman of the Tang Dynasty (618–907 A.D.)
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
45 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
40 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
14 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.
