STYLE OF A 8th-9thc TANG DYNASTY HORSE - CHINESE TERRACOTTA PATINATED CAST METAL 

Brief Description:

This is a large, heavy Cast-Iron Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Horse that is patinated in a wonderful Terracotta colour.

Of a truly fabulous sculptured form, the horse is of a wonderful patination.

Bio: Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse

Tang horses were made in China as tomb accessories for the comfort and use of the deceased in the afterlife. They were a symbol of status, and are usually found in the tombs of the rich and powerful, as well as the imperial family.

The terracotta horse tradition started in the Qin dynasty (210 B.C.) when a new rule abolished the necessity of burying their favourite steeds (or wives) in the tombs with the deceased. From that time on, all kinds of pottery objects and artefacts were made to adorn and suffice the necessities of the dead and buried. Among these objects, the potters made all kinds of figures, from tomb attendants to aristocratic ladies (the famous “Fat Ladies”), farm animals, vessels, soldiers, etc, but without any doubt, the ones that have gathered all the fame are the Tang Horses.

Horses were, at the moment, a representation of strength, speed and endurance and that is why the potters were captivated by them and hence the effort and pride they put into making the best models. The best Tang horses are very well animated, with strong faces, the mouth open and powerful musculature.

Attributes:

Vintage reproduction

Tang Dynasty Horse

Cast Metal

Circa 20th-century

Condition:

A completely original and unrestored cast Metal Chinese statue.

Overall Measurements:

 INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 15.9'' | 40.3 cm

Width: 18'' | 45.7 cm

Depth: 7'' | 17.7 cm

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