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Khitan Liao Dynasty Gold Clad Horse Trappings, 10th-11th Century, China

$27,000
£20,486.98
€23,425.03
CA$37,711.68
A$41,930.26
CHF 21,893.67
MX$510,393.31
NOK 279,353.64
SEK 261,741.01
DKK 174,825.30
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A wonderful and rare set of Khitan Liao gold clad copper alloy repousse horse trappings, featuring thirteen pieces on a modern museum display mount, Liao Dynasty (916 to 1125), China. The fittings crafted from a copper alloy with a scrolling floral and foliate design worked in high relief repousse, then clad with a thick gold sheet overlay. The set comprised of a two part buckle, a three way buckle, and nine decorative plaques. The plaques would originally have been attached to a leather bridle. Remnants of cloth and leather are still present to the interior of some pieces. The Khitan were a nomadic people who roamed the steppes of north eastern Asia. Consolidating power under the ruler Yelu Abaoji, they formed a powerful dynastic empire contemporaneous with the Chinese Song Dynasty, and are considered a legitimate Chinese dynasty as well, known as the Liao Dynasty. On loan to the Heritage Museum of Art, Chicago, IL 2017 - 2019.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Tang (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Gold,Repoussé
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    10th-11th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. In very good condition for age. With some areas of verdigris. Remnants of cloth, leather and resin to the interior.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894716946822

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