Chinese Tang Dynasty Earthenware Model of a War Horse
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Chinese Tang Dynasty Earthenware Model of a War Horse
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Tang Dynasty (618-907).
- Condition:Some restoration. An excellent example with some original pigments remaining.
- Seller Location:Seattle, WA
- Reference Number:Seller: HA100161stDibs: 1010258657205
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