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Tang Dynasty Large And Important Pottery Horse TL Tested

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Large And Important Tang Dynasty (618-907AD) Pottery Horse TL Tested. China. Ca. 618-907 AD A beautiful pottery figure of a horse. The animal is shown in a standing pose on an integral base. The horse's neck is turned to the left, with its erect ears, downcast eyes, mouth open, and pronounced nostrils. The tail is depicted docked and bound in the traditional fashion. The saddle is covered with a red cloth draped over and gathered on the sides. The horse's trappings are completed by an elaborate harness with dangling tassels on the horse's croup. For similar (but with sancai glaze) see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number: 1991.253.12. TL TEST: This piece has been precisely dated having undergone Thermo Luminescence analysis by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. Its TL certificate with full report will also accompany this item. Dimensions: Height: 26 Inches (660mm), Width: 25 Inches (620mm) Weight: 45.4 pounds, (20.6kg) Condition: Excellent with no damage or repairs detected. Original paint throughout with losses commensurate of age and use. Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. AVANTIQUES is dedicated to providing an exclusive curated collection of Fine Arts, Paintings, Bronzes, Asian treasures, Art Glass and Antiques. Our inventory represents time-tested investment quality items with everlasting decorative beauty. We look forward to your business and appreciate any reasonable offers. All of our curated items are vetted and guaranteed authentic and as described. Avantiques only deals in original antiques and never reproductions. We stand behind our treasures with a full money back return policy if the items are not as described. Please also consider Avantique’s antique and ancient Asian Art Collection of Han Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, Qing, and Republic period items to complete your home and office decorations with class. Avantiques has Asian pottery, terra cotta, bronze, and paintings to complement your collection. We strive to collect the highest quality Asian antiquities in exceptional condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Style:
    Tang (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1774230850452

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