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Cavalier Terracotta Turquoise Glaze - Chinese Enamels - Period: 19th Century
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A delightful statuette depicting a rider riding his mount, in terracotta with a turquoise, brown and white glaze known as three colours (sancai).
The horse is standing on an oblong terrace, its head turned slightly to the right. The rider is dressed in a turquoise robe, the same colour as the harness and the horse's bells.
Period : 19th Century
Dimensions: Height: 35cm x Length: 40cm x Width: 12cm
Diameter of base: 8cm
In China, as in Tibet, the bell has a special symbolism.
The bell is a decorated hollow metal ball with holes in it.
It contains a loose metal core which, when agitated, rings out like a bell.
This highly symbolic object expresses the sudden desire that stirs joy.
The bell expresses a desire to amuse oneself, to have a good time, to enjoy life, or to draw attention to oneself.
It can also allude to a childish attitude, a lack of seriousness, a loss of credibility.
Its strong point is undoubtedly a lack of discretion.
- Dimensions:Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
- Style:Other (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:CRÉTEIL, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7814237829042
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