Chinese Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse and Rider Statue Sculpture

Chinese Polychrome Wooden Carved Wood 29" Tang Horse Sculpture Statue Red Figure. Item features solid wood construction, nicely carved details, desirable distressed finish, and paint...

Chinese Polychrome Wooden Carved Wood Tang Style 31" Gold Horse Sculpture Figure. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 24" H x 31" W x 8.5" D.

Antique 32" Spanish Latin Polychromed Carved Wood Figure Depicting Madonna and Child. Item features is a tall impressive form, hand carved details with weathered gilt polychromed fin...

Vintage African Carved Ebony Wood 7" Male and Female Bust Statue Sculpture - 2 Pc Set. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 7.5" H x 4" W x 4" D.

Sculpted from a single piece of 34" tall wood, this work portrays a man on his horse, wearily resting his head on the horse's mane.

Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style terracotta tomb figure of a rider wearing robes sitting on a horse with a bowed head, on a square base.       

Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style terracotta tomb figure of a girl in a red garment holding an object riding a dark brown horse, standing on a textured base.  

A fine Han dynasty polychrome painted terracotta horse and rider. The warrior is dressed in orange and black on a black horse. Measures: Height 14 inches (35 cm) Width 12.5 inches (32 cm). Condition: Excellent with tastefully undetectable repairs. During the unification of China under the Han dynasty, bands of mounted nomadic warriors from the north threatened the country. In order to thwart their attacks, the Chinese sought to import stronger, faster steeds from Central Asia (as opposed to the Mongol ponies used by the invaders), eventually leading to the creation of the Silk Road. This small sculpture of a mounted soldier reveals the crucial military role of the horse. When compared to the diminutive stature of the rider, the importance of the horse becomes readily apparent. This creature provided security and strength, allowing the empire to secure its borders and expand its influences across Central Asia. The magnificent regalia of the horse, including a brilliantly painted saddle in red and green/gold, reflect the respect this animal received. The warrior as well is gorgeously decorated with a painted red tunic and gray chest...