Antique Chinese Horses

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This is a very stylistic example of 6th century Chinese craftsmanship. Strong features exemplify both the horse and its rider.

This Tang horse and it's base are in near perfect condition, after 1300 years. The original paint is still visible. Notice the hole where the real horse hair tail used to be.

Charming pair of Chinese Qing dynasty Guangxu period pottery roof tiles in the form of horses sitting on their haunches with straight front legs, decorated in sancai colors of gold a...

A whimsical pair of antique Chinese cloisonné incense burners in the form of kneeling horses on wooden stands, with removable lids, in enamel colors of turquoise, red, cobalt blue, g...

Terracotta mingqi with white slip and polychromy, representing a horse with its finery. Very good to perfect condition.

Offered by J R Richards Tang dynasty white pottery prancing horse. (618-907A.D.) TL Tested from Oxford Authentication. Measures: 23" tall X 23" length X 10" depth.

Chinese Sancai Glazed Tang Horse, funerary ceramic in the shape of a Fereghana stallion, standing four-square on a flat unglazed base, arched neck, well-defined head, ears pricked fo...

A TRANSCENDANT CHINESE PAINTED GRAY POTTERY MODEL OF A LARGE HORSE IN TWO SECTIONSOf bold naturalistic form; the hollow body modeled with large, rounded rear flanks; the underside wi...

This particular horse in actually more like Northern Wei but it site where it was found was supposed to be a part of Northern Chi.

This stunning Han Dynasty horse is approximately 2,000 years old. The head comes off the trunk. The original wooden legs have decomposed, as well as the real horse hair tail. Noti...

A Chinese glazed potery model of a static horse, with flared saddlecloth, the harness fittings elaborately moulded and with a bell beneath its head, covered in a crackled cream-colou...

Antique Chinese cameo agate snuff bottle, rounded square from with raised foot rim and round neck, concave mouth rim, narrow mouth, well hollowed depicting a horse, bee and a monkey ...

Well Sculpted Standing Figure of an Exquisitely Detailed Caparisoned Horse.

A pair of exceptional Chinese earthenware equestrian figures. Both horses in mid leap with a female and male rider each with arms extended.

Antique Chinese porcelain glazed figure of a finely saddled and equipped standing horse with his ears upright and his head turned to the right, on a custom wood stand, circa 1900.

Pair of Chinese elmwood horse shoe back arm chairs. The chair retain there original surface and are in excellent condition.

Antique Chinese square elmwood table, mid-19th century. Table has original lacquer finish with eight horse pierce carved side panels and hooved feet.

This pair is so decorative and will make a statement and add some animation. The colors and pattern are strong. Raised on their original hand-carved stands and in excellent condition.

Set of three Chinese cast and forged iron horse hook picks and trimming blades from Shanxi province.

A magnificent and large pair of terra-cotta horses, saddled and caparisoned, glazed in the traditional Sancai colors of ochre, green and blue. A variety of auspicious and decorative ...

An interesting 19th century Chinese lacquered robe stand/clothes horse of large proportions, the twin top rail with raised ends, on turned end supports, the central rails terminating...

A pair of Chinese blanc de Chine fully trapped horses, each facing inwards and standing with a single foreleg slightly bent on a rectangular base, covered in a white glaze.

This terracotta may represent a horse fitted for a parade. Horses were an important status symbol in ancient China.

FINE SQUARE TABLE The table with a floating top panel, enclosed within an ice-plate edged frame, above a waist and plain apron, supported on square-sectioned legs, braced with hum...

Terra cotta spirit (Mingqui) carriage horse (Mache) China, Han dynasty (206 BC–AD 220) Measures: 37 W x 12 D x 47 H The spirit (mingqui) horse was part of the tomb accouterm...

A fine green-glazed Chinese Ming Dynasty earthenware figure, depicting a knight or officer at horse.

From Loyang Area, Tang Dynasty, 618 - 906 AD

Sancai glazed pottery horse with western attendant Oxford Thermo Luminescence Analysis Report: C198p60 It is highly desirable to have the attendant with the horse.

Beautiful unglazed prancing horse. Wonderful detail of musculature, mane, and tail. Full body with solid belly. Very impressive scale and beautiful patina on the unglazed clay surfac...

Excavated Shaanxi Provence. Grey pottery horse with detachable tail. Nicely molded primitive ceramic pottery horse.

Beautifully molded massive terra cotta prancing horse with expressive head. Animated body. Extremely Rare.

Ming Horse on Plinth. Sancai Glaze. Court Attendant horse.

Figure of a groom and horse.

During the Tang dynasty, China enjoyed a period of consolidation, achievement, and confidence.

A rare and unique pair of Tang dynasty horses: One is a "Drinking" horse, and the other is a "Licking". These styles are more unusual as they are captured in a lively form. Measur...

Large terra cotta Chinese Han horse. Well molded and in motion. Very nice head and expression.

Exquisite 19th century bronze horse in the Han style. The craftsmanship is super with outstanding artistic expression. The scale of the horse's body parts follows an ancient model th...

An elegant and graceful pair of bronze horses, beautifully cast. Originally from a Chinese temple in Vietnam, circa 1900.

This powerfully modeled torso of a horse is painted with a full harness in red and white pigment. The saddle is outlined in blue paint and decorated with red circular designs. Starin...

Offered by J R Richards A Han dynasty (206BC - 220 AD) horse with pigment covering the grey clay body. Standing foursquare, with mouth slightly open and ears pointed up, this is a Cl...

During the Tang dynasty, horses were revered creature, considered relatives of the mythical dragon. This veneration was well earned, for the speed and stamina of these majestic anima...

Western Han Grey earthenware with white slip and brown,lavender, black and red pigments.The body os covered in white slip, with the harness picked in dark brown. Ribbons and bridle f...

Beautiful execution of thouroughbred horse with saddle in spirited stance with unusually beautiful finish in excellent condition.

Valued for its speed, strength and beauty, the horse has been one of the most admired animals in China.

8th century Tang Dynasty horse coated in amber and cream colored glaze. Standing on two small bases to support the front and back legs. Saddle area unglazed. With TL Test from Oxford...

The M’ing, founded in 1368 under the peasant emperor Hong Wu, was a militarily oriented socio-political entity much given to radical interpretations of Confucianism and with a very s...

Offered by J R Richards A Tang dynasty (618-907) horse with deep maroon color pigment covering the entire body. Additional pigments applied to the eyes, and saddle blanket. Standing ...

Chinese bronze scroll weight, modelled as a seated horse, looking forward with extended hoof and incised details such as eyes and mane.

The great influence of the horse throughout the history of China cannot be underestimated.

Rare prancing horse, early Tang Dynasty, Luoyang, Henan Prov. 618 AD-907 AD. Very animated with much pigment remains. Oxford certificate issued/tested.

Offered by J R Richards An exceptional pair of Tang Dynasty prancing horses. Made from white pottery, these prancing horses represent the finest in Tang dynasty craftsmanship. Decora...

Sancai glazed terracotta tang horse with musician. Great antique condition. Dimensions: 47 cm x 41 cm x 16 cm.