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LOT 1603
Chinese Tang Horse and Rider
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D. OR LATER
13 3/8 in. (1.93 kg, 34 cm high).
A ceramic horse and rider figure modelled in the round, the horse standing on a rectangular base, its stocky neck arched, head held facing down, tail resting between hindlegs, semi-naturalistic detailing to the head and mane, wearing a harness, saddle cloth and saddle; male rider modelled with the right arm held at eye level, the left held at chest height in front of the body, semi-naturalistic facial detailing, wearing a head covering; remains of polychrome pigmentation.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market, circa 2001.
UK private collection.
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Chinese Tang Horse with Female Rider
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
A ceramic horse and female rider figure, modelled in the round on a rhomboidal base; the horse portrayed with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing, medium-length mane, short tail dressed with a ribbon, its head angled slightly downwards and ears pricked forwards; the female rider modelled seated in a saddle, wearing a knee-length robe and boots, arms held in front of her body, hands held in a gripping position to accept reins (absent), her hair dressed in a top knot, stylised facial features; extensive remains of polychrome pigmentation. 5.1 kg, 45 cm high
Acquired in the 1990s. From a North Yorkshire private collection, UK. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122h21 from Oxford Authentication.
In Tang art, poetry and painting the horse was exalted. The delight taken in portraying horses became an end in itself. Women were made to mount them, according to the Tang conception, so that the two can be considered together, introducing in China a fashion from Kotan.
