Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Large Terracotta Horse, Tang Dynasty, 618–907 AD Large Mingqi Terracotta Horse - 70 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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This polychrome terracotta mingqi sculpture depicts a harnessed horse and dates to the Tang dynasty (618–907), measuring 70 × 65 × 23 cm.
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Sculpture of a warhorse harnessed in terracotta, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD
Mingqi in painted polychrome terracotta
Depicts a harnessed horse
Excellent condition, no restoration has been carried out
Polychromy very well preserved
Dimensions 70 x 65 x 23 cm
Provenance: - French private collection
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The seller will obtain the necessary authorizations.
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 TL dating, C14 dating, lapidary tests, pigment analysis or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Sculpture of a warhorse harnessed in terracotta, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD
Mingqi in painted polychrome terracotta
Depicts a harnessed horse
Excellent condition, no restoration has been carried out
Polychromy very well preserved
Dimensions 70 x 65 x 23 cm
Provenance: - French private collection
An authenticity certificate will be issued to the purchaser.
Taxes and customs duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will obtain the necessary authorizations.
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 TL dating, C14 dating, lapidary tests, pigment analysis 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 AC
Name of object
Large Mingqi Terracotta Horse
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Large Terracotta Horse, Tang Dynasty, 618–907 AD
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
70 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
23 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
65 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.
