No. 84582205

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Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta HUGE figure of a horse, 55 x 56 cm with TL test Figure
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€ 5,100
4 days ago

Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta HUGE figure of a horse, 55 x 56 cm with TL test Figure

A figure of a horse, made of polychrome terracotta, probably with the usual engobes of the period (cold-applied). Due to its aesthetic characteristics and the type of figure it is, it may have formed part of the grave goods of a prominent member of the Tang Dynasty. The piece has been captured by the sculptor with great naturalism, which can be seen especially in the detail of the face and in the position of the animal, with its legs open. This characteristic gives movement and an active attitude to the figure. *Attached thermoluminescence test (TL) Provenance: Acquired in F. Gallery, Spain, Madrid, 2022 Statement seen by Catawiki. 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. Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our object will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: - Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. - From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%. Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.

No. 84582205

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Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta HUGE figure of a horse, 55 x 56 cm with TL test Figure

Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta HUGE figure of a horse, 55 x 56 cm with TL test Figure

A figure of a horse, made of polychrome terracotta, probably with the usual engobes of the period (cold-applied). Due to its aesthetic characteristics and the type of figure it is, it may have formed part of the grave goods of a prominent member of the Tang Dynasty. The piece has been captured by the sculptor with great naturalism, which can be seen especially in the detail of the face and in the position of the animal, with its legs open. This characteristic gives movement and an active attitude to the figure.

*Attached thermoluminescence test (TL)

Provenance: Acquired in F. Gallery, Spain, Madrid, 2022

Statement seen by Catawiki. 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.

Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our object will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.

According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense.

These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:

- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%.
- From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.

Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.

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