Sancai-glazed Caparisoned Horse

Description:

Sancai-glazed Caparisoned Horse, China, Tang dynasty, standing horse with all four legs resting on the square base, the body glazed with a deep amber glaze, the face with a cream glaze, and the saddle with unglazed seat, with green saddle cloth and details at the hooves, ht. 18 7/8 in.

Note: TL test consistent with suggested date.
Estimate $15,000-20,000

some firing cracks, otherwise in good condition.


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