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Tang Dynasty Earthenware Horse

$19,850
£15,118.19
€18,117.44
CA$28,313.02
A$28,830.59
CHF 16,682.48
MX$380,174.48
NOK 186,538.30
SEK 198,610.42
DKK 135,405.05

About the Item

Tang Dynasty Earthenware Horse Circa 618–907 CE This Tang dynasty earthenware horse retains traces of its original white pigment, a feature rarely preserved on sculptures of this period. The figure is expertly modeled, with careful attention to proportion and stance, reflecting the Tang dynasty’s increasing interest in representing naturalistic form. Horses were central to Tang society, valued for their roles in warfare, transportation and ceremonial life. Horses, much like camels, were absolutely integral to life on the Silk Road, a network that facilitated cultural exchange across East and Central Asia and the Middle East. Created as mingqi, funerary objects placed in tombs, such sculptures were intended to accompany and serve the deceased in the afterlife. 15 5/8” high x 13 1/2” wide x 5” deep Provenance: Private collection, Florida M.S. Rau, New Orleans
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.63 in (39.71 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Tang (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 618–907 CE
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New Orleans, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 32-21591stDibs: LU891148665252

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