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Rare Chinese Tang Dynasty Black and Red Polychromed Ceramic Horses

Item Details

Artist unknown
Untitled (Horse tomb figures), Tang Dynasty
Earthenware
Unsigned

A pair of Chinese Tang dynasty (619-907) polychromed earthenware standing horse tomb figures. The horses are decorated in an unusual black and red polychrome with elaborate moldings embellishing the saddle and reigns. Unmarked.

Included is a Thermoluminescence Authenticity Test conducted by M.Y. Tso, B.Sc., Ph. D., C. Chem., F.R.S.C., c/o Radiosotope Unit, University of Hong Kong, dated May 5, 1995.

Condition

- one displays a repaired corner to the base; paint loss throughout; overall wear consistent with age.

Dimensions

11.0" W x 13.0" H x 7.0" D

- both measures approximately the same.

Item #

18DCC700-015-001

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