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| Lot# & Name: |
620. Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Horse, TL Tested |
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| Estimate: |
$3,000-$4,500 |
| Current High Bid: |
$1,700.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$1,700.00 |
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| Category: |
Asian Art
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| Sub Category: |
China - Early Periods
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| Culture or Country: |
China.
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| Period: |
Tang Dynasty, ca. 609 - 918 A.D.
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| Size: |
13" x 12.5"H. x 4"W. |
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| Description: |
Standing horse modeled in earthenware with sancai glaze, in cream with amber-brown runs down the mane, muzzle, and tail, the body retaining traces of red pigment over a molded saddle and saddlecloth. The figure stands foursquare on a rectangular slab base. Horses of this type were made as mingqi, ceramic tomb furnishings buried to serve the deceased in the afterlife, reflecting the high status of the horse in Tang society; the detailed saddle and bridle mark this as an elite mount rather than a working animal.
Repaired and restored from many pieces, with infill and overpainting along breakines. Breaks are primarily along the body and legs. TL testing hole on the underside of base.
*This lot will not be on view at the New York exhibition, and will ship from Colorado* |
| Provenance: |
Private Los Angeles, California collection acquired prior to 2005. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$0.00 |
| International: |
$0.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Horse, TL Tested
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