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View translationAncient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta Polo player. TL Tested - 29×34 cms
No. 85370571
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A superb polo player riding a Ferghana horse at full gallop. Polychrome terracotta with original colors. The details are made with great precision, be it the rider or the horse. With methacrylate support. Porcelain. Tang Dynasty.679-907 AD.
The piece includes Thermoluminescence Test.
Dimensions: 29.00 X 34.00 cm
Condition: Superficial wear and earthy deposits on the surface. good condition
Origin: M.L.F. Private Collection, Madrid. Purchased from an antiques dealer in Hong Kong.
During the Tang Dynasty, the Chinese people achieved economic, social and political stability to the point that large settlements were created on the borders protected by the army so as not to roll back what had been conquered.
Males for most of their lives had to serve the state as soldiers, in this time of stability their training continued and eventually became what we know as the Polo Player's Game. At the beginning it was a very aggressive and hard training, but it evolved into leisure and play.
Women acquired rights and freedoms to the point that the wealthiest women could play Polo for the mere fact of enjoyment and leisure.
The difference is that the men had to continue to do it as military training dressed in military fatigues and the women wore leisure clothes with their hair tied back.
Each female player is totally different from the others, with her beautiful clothes usually decorated with flowers and bright colours, her hairstyle is always a delicate up-do with high or side buns.
It is the only time in the history of Ancient China that women acquire so much freedom.
Notes: The piece includes a Spanish Export License (Passport for the European Union). It will be available between 1 and 2 weeks after the sale - If the piece is destined for outside the European Union, the substitution of the export permit will be requested by us. This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.SHIPPED WITH INSURANCE
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
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.
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Seller's Story
A superb polo player riding a Ferghana horse at full gallop. Polychrome terracotta with original colors. The details are made with great precision, be it the rider or the horse. With methacrylate support. Porcelain. Tang Dynasty.679-907 AD.
The piece includes Thermoluminescence Test.
Dimensions: 29.00 X 34.00 cm
Condition: Superficial wear and earthy deposits on the surface. good condition
Origin: M.L.F. Private Collection, Madrid. Purchased from an antiques dealer in Hong Kong.
During the Tang Dynasty, the Chinese people achieved economic, social and political stability to the point that large settlements were created on the borders protected by the army so as not to roll back what had been conquered.
Males for most of their lives had to serve the state as soldiers, in this time of stability their training continued and eventually became what we know as the Polo Player's Game. At the beginning it was a very aggressive and hard training, but it evolved into leisure and play.
Women acquired rights and freedoms to the point that the wealthiest women could play Polo for the mere fact of enjoyment and leisure.
The difference is that the men had to continue to do it as military training dressed in military fatigues and the women wore leisure clothes with their hair tied back.
Each female player is totally different from the others, with her beautiful clothes usually decorated with flowers and bright colours, her hairstyle is always a delicate up-do with high or side buns.
It is the only time in the history of Ancient China that women acquire so much freedom.
Notes: The piece includes a Spanish Export License (Passport for the European Union). It will be available between 1 and 2 weeks after the sale - If the piece is destined for outside the European Union, the substitution of the export permit will be requested by us. This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.SHIPPED WITH INSURANCE
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
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.
#printemps
Seller's Story
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Très bel objet, livré dans l'appartement, parfait
View translationA embalagem era desadequada porque não garantiu a preservação da peça. Verficou-se a quebra de uma parte da peça.
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Received my parcel in great condition. Very well taken care of. Thank you!
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The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.
The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.