Ancient Chinese Terracotta - Cavalry and horse - Han Dynasty (206 BC / 209 AD)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Old Chinese Han Dynasty grey ceramic sculpture of a horse with rider, 206 BCE–209 CE, height 30 cm, length 23 cm, with remains of white engobe and polychromy.
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Horse and rider in gray ceramic from the Han dynasty.
Terracotta equestrian sculpture in gray color, with remains of white slip and polychromy.
The animal is presented standing on a terrace, the rider stands upright, one arm along the body and the left hand on the chest.
China, Han dynasty, 206 BC / AD 209
Height 30 cm - Length 23 cm
Leftover white engobe and colored pigments.
Excellent condition - former professional restoration.
Provenance: Germany, E.D.R
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateHorse and rider in gray ceramic from the Han dynasty.
Terracotta equestrian sculpture in gray color, with remains of white slip and polychromy.
The animal is presented standing on a terrace, the rider stands upright, one arm along the body and the left hand on the chest.
China, Han dynasty, 206 BC / AD 209
Height 30 cm - Length 23 cm
Leftover white engobe and colored pigments.
Excellent condition - former professional restoration.
Provenance: Germany, E.D.R
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the origin.
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.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/ Timeframe
206 avant J.-C. / 209 après J.-C.
Name of object
- Cavalry and horse - Han Dynasty (206 BC / 209 AD)
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2021
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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