Pair of Chinese Tang Dynasty Horse & Rider Equestrian Figures
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Pair of Chinese Tang Dynasty Horse & Rider Equestrian Figures
About the Item
Mounted on contemporary metal stands.
Dating consistent with Oxford Thermoluminescence analysis.
- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Tang Dynasty (618-907).
- Condition:Some restoration. Otherwise, in very good condition.
- Seller Location:Seattle, WA
- Reference Number:Seller: HA090171stDibs: 1012098657223
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