Ancient Chinese Terracotta cavalry figure from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) Sculpture - 45 cm
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Tang Dynasty painted terracotta mingqi of a courtesan on a horse, titled Cavalier en terre cuite Dynastie Tang (618-907), measuring 45 cm high by 40 cm wide by 18 cm deep, in excellent condition with no restorations.
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Description from the seller
Terracotta sculpture of a rider from the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
Painted polychrome terracotta Mingqi
Depict a lady in court dress mounted on a horse.
Excellent condition, no restoration has been carried out.
Dimensions 45 x 40 x 18 cm
Come from a French collection.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will handle obtaining the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days.
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, analysis of pigments, or radiography scans, have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Terracotta sculpture of a rider from the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
Painted polychrome terracotta Mingqi
Depict a lady in court dress mounted on a horse.
Excellent condition, no restoration has been carried out.
Dimensions 45 x 40 x 18 cm
Come from a French collection.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will handle obtaining the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days.
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, analysis of pigments, or radiography scans, have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese
Era
Before 1400
Century/ Timeframe
Dynastie Tang (618-907)
Country of Origin
Unknown
Acquired from
Auction house
Material
Terracotta cavalry figure from the Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Year acquired
2025
Title of artwork
Cavalier en terre cuite Dynastie Tang (618-907)
Country acquired from
France
Signature
Not signed
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
45 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
14 cm
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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.
