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What are The Terracotta Horses?
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The Terracotta Horses are horse sculptures that were part of the Terracotta Army in China. In Ancient China it was believed that horses were indispensable and essential to Chinese warfare therefore they were immortalized in terracotta form. Shop a selection of terracotta horses on 1stDibs.
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Italian White Glazed Terracotta Horse Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Italian white glazed terracotta horse.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
1980s Chinese Terracotta Horse with Remains of Polychromy
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Chinese Terracotta Horse with Remains of Polychromy
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
1900s Antique Terracotta Horse San Luis Potosi Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1900s Antique Terracotta Majestic Horse on Wheeled Platform
San Luis Potosí Mexico
Collectible Toy
Category
Early 20th Century Toys and Dolls
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Monumental Hollywood Regency Italian Terracotta Horse Figurine - 38 Inches
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an amazing piece! It is a Hollywood Regency Era Italian terracotta horse figurine. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Han Dynasty Style Mid Century Terracotta Horse, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Han Dynasty style mid century Terracotta Horse - pair
Each figurine measures: 7 wide x 23 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Hand Carved Terracotta Horse Sculpture attributed to Ugo Zaccagnini
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Miami, FL
A finely detailed Hand-Carved Terracotta Horse Sculpture attributed to Ugo Zaccagnini.
The
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
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