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LOT 29

Lot 29

A Large Painted Pottery Figure of a Horse, Tang Dynasty (618-907)

A Large Painted Pottery Figure of a Horse, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Lot 29 Details
A Large Painted Pottery Figure of a Horse, Tang Dynasty (618-907)

唐 大型彩绘陶马

Naturalistically modeled with one foreleg raised in mid-stride, the arched neck gracefully extended and the finely delineated head rendered with alert ears, prominent eyes, and flared nostrils, traces of original polychrome pigments remain, most notably in the trappings
24.4 x 24.4 x 9.8 in — 62 x 62 x 25 cm

Estimate $1,000-$2,000

Realised: $4,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Large Painted Pottery Figure of a Horse, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
  • A Large Painted Pottery Figure of a Horse, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
  • A Large Painted Pottery Figure of a Horse, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
  • A Large Painted Pottery Figure of a Horse, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
  • A Large Painted Pottery Figure of a Horse, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Note:

Figures of this type were intended for burial, serving as companions and status symbols in the afterlife, and reflect the cosmopolitan sophistication and equestrian culture of the Tang court.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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