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Unearthed in Xi’an – capital of Shaanxi Province, central China – marking the eastern end of the Silk Road and home to the Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang dynasties’ ruling houses.
A detailed and rare fine for the Serious Collector of relics from the Tang Dynasty.
- Item Number: S-3793
- Provenance/Origin: Xi'an, Shan Xi Province
- Composition: Terracotta
- Dimensions: 4" tall x 1.5" at widest point x 1" deep
- Weight: 0.5 pound
- Price: $ 125.00 USD
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I was thrilled to acquire this mid-sized horse from a Tongchuan kiln (central Shaanxi province) known for quality sancai ceramics. Made from white clay, coated with a colored glaze and fired at 800 degrees Celsius. The polychrome effect was obtained by using a manganese and…
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- Item Number: S-9546
- Provenance/Origin: Tongchuan kiln. Age unknown.
- Composition: Porcelain
- Dimensions: 8.5" tall x 9" long x 3.5" deep
- Weight: 2 pounds
- Price: $ 85.00 USD
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Detail: Bronze composition with gold gilt. Gorgeous engravings on its neck, front shoulder and hind quarters (dragon and phoenix). There is another horse statue that is quite similar (see Item S-2380). There is a slight variation in stance and head tilt.
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- Item Number: S-0203
- Provenance/Origin: China, cast within the last 40 years
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 10.5" x 14" long
- Weight: 8.5 pounds
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Bronze gilt composition. Gorgeous engravings on its neck, front shoulder, and hind quarters (dragon and phoenix). There is another horse listed that is quite similar (see Item S-0203). There is a slight variation in stance and head tilt.
- Item Number: S-2380
- Provenance/Origin: China, cast within the last 40 years
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 11" tall x 14" long
- Weight: 8.75 pounds
- Price: $180.00 USD
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Detail: Sancai is a technique of intermingling decorative colors and dates back to the Tang Dynasty. This particular horse was made in Luoyang (Henan Province). There is a signature stamp in the pottery. Perfect condition. Age unknown.
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- Item Number: S-3214
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Pottery
- Dimensions: 4.5" tall x 5" wide
- Weight: .5 pounds
- Price: $45.00 USD
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Detail: Styling from mid-empire Tang Dynasty. From a private home in Jing Zhou. Circa mid- to late-1900’s. Playful.
- Item Number: S-7679
- Provenance/Origin: China, Jing Zhou home, circa mid- to late-1900's
- Composition: Ceramic
- Dimensions: 12.25" tall x 10.75" wide x 5" deep
- Weight: 6.25 pounds
- Price: $185.00 USD
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Detail: Tang Dynasty styled carved horse carved from camel bone. Quite old and rare. Excellent workmanship. Some paint/dye is still vibrant. Wooden stand. Acquired from a NY antique dealer.
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- Item Number: S-4588
- Provenance/Origin: China. Perhaps early 1900s
- Composition: Camel bone
- Dimensions: 5.5" wide x 4" tall without stand
- Weight: .8 pounds
- Price: $85.00 USD
