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Tang Dynasty Terracotta Horse with Rider
Tang Dynasty Terracotta Horse with Rider
Circa 618â907 CE
This Tang dynasty terracotta horse with rider is sculpted with a calm authority and balanced proportions characteristic of the periodâs finest funerary figures. The horse stands firmly on all four legs, its head gently lowered, while the rider sits upright, conveying quiet composure. Traces of original pigment remain across the surface, which is highly rare.
During the Tang dynasty, horses were symbols of status, military strength and imperial power, reflecting Chinaâs expanded reach and cultural confidence. Equestrian figures such as this were created as mingqiâfunerary objects placed in tombs to serve and protect the deceased in the afterlife. The mounted rider underscores the importance of cavalry and horsemanship in Tang society, particularly within elite and courtly contexts shaped by Silk Road exchange and cosmopolitan influence.
15â high x 14 1/2â wide x 4 1/4â deep
Provenance:
Private collection, Florida
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Circa 618â907 CE
This Tang dynasty terracotta horse with rider is sculpted with a calm authority and balanced proportions characteristic of the periodâs finest funerary figures. The horse stands firmly on all four legs, its head gently lowered, while the rider sits upright, conveying quiet composure. Traces of original pigment remain across the surface, which is highly rare.
During the Tang dynasty, horses were symbols of status, military strength and imperial power, reflecting Chinaâs expanded reach and cultural confidence. Equestrian figures such as this were created as mingqiâfunerary objects placed in tombs to serve and protect the deceased in the afterlife. The mounted rider underscores the importance of cavalry and horsemanship in Tang society, particularly within elite and courtly contexts shaped by Silk Road exchange and cosmopolitan influence.
15â high x 14 1/2â wide x 4 1/4â deep
Provenance:
Private collection, Florida
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
$19,850.00
Tang Dynasty Terracotta Horse with Riderâ
$19,850.00
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Tang Dynasty Terracotta Horse with Rider
Circa 618â907 CE
This Tang dynasty terracotta horse with rider is sculpted with a calm authority and balanced proportions characteristic of the periodâs finest funerary figures. The horse stands firmly on all four legs, its head gently lowered, while the rider sits upright, conveying quiet composure. Traces of original pigment remain across the surface, which is highly rare.
During the Tang dynasty, horses were symbols of status, military strength and imperial power, reflecting Chinaâs expanded reach and cultural confidence. Equestrian figures such as this were created as mingqiâfunerary objects placed in tombs to serve and protect the deceased in the afterlife. The mounted rider underscores the importance of cavalry and horsemanship in Tang society, particularly within elite and courtly contexts shaped by Silk Road exchange and cosmopolitan influence.
15â high x 14 1/2â wide x 4 1/4â deep
Provenance:
Private collection, Florida
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Circa 618â907 CE
This Tang dynasty terracotta horse with rider is sculpted with a calm authority and balanced proportions characteristic of the periodâs finest funerary figures. The horse stands firmly on all four legs, its head gently lowered, while the rider sits upright, conveying quiet composure. Traces of original pigment remain across the surface, which is highly rare.
During the Tang dynasty, horses were symbols of status, military strength and imperial power, reflecting Chinaâs expanded reach and cultural confidence. Equestrian figures such as this were created as mingqiâfunerary objects placed in tombs to serve and protect the deceased in the afterlife. The mounted rider underscores the importance of cavalry and horsemanship in Tang society, particularly within elite and courtly contexts shaped by Silk Road exchange and cosmopolitan influence.
15â high x 14 1/2â wide x 4 1/4â deep
Provenance:
Private collection, Florida
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
