Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Standing Horse, 618 AD
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Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Standing Horse, 618 AD
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Pottery,Glazed
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:618-906 AD
- Condition:Excellent condition, unrestored and with superb preservation of the original glaze.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU105221927162
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