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Chinese Sancai Glazed Warrior Roof Ridge Tile, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century, China
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£2,240
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A fantastic Chinese sancai (three color) glazed pottery roof ridge tile of an armored warrior on horseback, late Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), circa 1600, China.
Depicting a warrior in full military regalia riding a galloping caparisoned horse and supported by a cloud pillar, this highly expressive tileworks sculpture is full of energy and movement.
Modeled in stoneware pottery and glazed in a sancai (three color) glaze of green, yellow, and cream, this sculpture was originally created as a roof tile, and would have been set on the ridge line of a hipped roof.
The equestrian is fully armored and helmeted. A jaunty hackle rising from his heavy helmet. He sits firmly upon his mount, body slightly turned, arms extended. He originally would have been gripping a spear or polearm.
The horse is portrayed in a full gallop, supported by a cloud pillar, as if flying through the air, with back legs kicked up and mane and tail streaming behind.
All attached to a curved roof ridge tile.
- Dimensions:Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Style:Ming (Of the Period)
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- Period:Early 17th Century
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1600
- Condition:Repaired: With repairs and restorations to the extremities, including the legs and tail and bridle elements of the horse, and the arms feet, and pauldrons of the figure. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. With repairs and restorations as expected. Missing part of one arm. Missing spear. With chips and glaze losses.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894743588052
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