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Large Chinese Tang Dynasty Style Sancai Glazed Pottery Horse, circa 1930

About the Item

True in all its elements to the original examples which date from the early Chinese Tang period. The black glazed horse is naturalistically modelled. It stands on a rectangular base with a detailed mane, tail and hooves. The head is well defined with a spirited open mouthed expression. The horse is saddled and has decorative trappings from which hang a set of foliate shaped plaques all of which are glazed in a mottled brown and green which matches the tail and mane. This fine large pottery figure is of top quality similar to a museum copy, circa 1930. Measures: height 51cm x width 49 x depth 19cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51 in (129.54 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 49 in (124.46 cm)
  • Style:
    Tang (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Central England, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6434232088002

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