Chinese Antiques 中国古董
A Pottery Figure of A Hunter on a Horse with a Bird 中国唐代彩陶捕猎骑马人俑, Tang Dynasty, 618 A.D. to 906 A.D., 7th century 2nd half
Pottery in tri-color pigments
Origin: ShanXi province, China
Origin: ShanXi province, China
33 x 27 x 13 cm
13 x 10 5/8 x 5 1/8 in
13 x 10 5/8 x 5 1/8 in
Unque Piece
• Thermoluminescence Test Certificate from a German laboratory to the date above 1300 years ago
• Certificate of Authenticity issued from an antique member of the Royal Guild of Flemish Antique Dealers (KGVA) for a mark of unquestionable quality
• Original Belgian Private Collection
• Certificate of Authenticity issued from an antique member of the Royal Guild of Flemish Antique Dealers (KGVA) for a mark of unquestionable quality
• Original Belgian Private Collection
€ 19,500.00
Further images
A painted pottery figure of a lady hunter rider in the early Tang Dynasty of China in early 7th century. It is skillfully modeled and sculpted of dense buff red...
A painted pottery figure of a lady hunter rider in the early Tang Dynasty of China in early 7th century.
It is skillfully modeled and sculpted of dense buff red pottery and has good detailing in an excellent condition. The lady was hunter and might from a royal family who enjoyed many privileges including those of travel and sport. Her tunic are white blue, she is wearing also a pants. There are excellent remains in pair and of original bright red, light blue and white pigment details (This is rare). In her right hand standing a small trained eagle for hunting in all surveillance and ready to fly after the order of her. We can still see the exquisite and luxurious look at that time. The firing process of this horse is extremely sophisticated.
The young lady is dressed in the tight tunic, pants and leggings, influenced from Hu culture from the north at Tang Dynasty. She is posed in lively position. Her pretty face is turned slightly framed by a smooth turned under hairstyle with cup bangs. The lady' face is painted with fine eyes and eyebrows in black, their cheeks are dotted with red. Her facial expression is dignified, and her eyes look straight ahead to find her prey.
The horse is vive red color detailing. It stand four square with his ears perked and his tail twisted and clubbed. All these characters are issued from the early Tang Dynasty of China.
It is skillfully modeled and sculpted of dense buff red pottery and has good detailing in an excellent condition. The lady was hunter and might from a royal family who enjoyed many privileges including those of travel and sport. Her tunic are white blue, she is wearing also a pants. There are excellent remains in pair and of original bright red, light blue and white pigment details (This is rare). In her right hand standing a small trained eagle for hunting in all surveillance and ready to fly after the order of her. We can still see the exquisite and luxurious look at that time. The firing process of this horse is extremely sophisticated.
The young lady is dressed in the tight tunic, pants and leggings, influenced from Hu culture from the north at Tang Dynasty. She is posed in lively position. Her pretty face is turned slightly framed by a smooth turned under hairstyle with cup bangs. The lady' face is painted with fine eyes and eyebrows in black, their cheeks are dotted with red. Her facial expression is dignified, and her eyes look straight ahead to find her prey.
The horse is vive red color detailing. It stand four square with his ears perked and his tail twisted and clubbed. All these characters are issued from the early Tang Dynasty of China.
Provenance
Women in the Tang Dynasty were more free than women in other dynasties in China. It was the only dynasty that allowed women to wear brightly colored open-chested clothes. They can also go out freely on outings and hikes, which were normally only reserved for men in the most of other imperial dynasties of China.Therefore, female figurines on horseback can only be seen in the pottery of the Tang Dynasty.
Exhibitions
Jul-Aug 2021: "Timeless" exhibition, Art Thema HéYī gallery, Brussels, BelgiumLiterature
The potteries of lady equestrian on horse of the Tang Dynasty have extremely high artistic value and are highly sought after in art investment, especially it is very rare in pairs. They are not only a perfect integration of beauty and freedom, but also reflects the prosperous period of the Tang Dynasty. It is considered as one of the greatest imperial dynasty of China with flourished culture, art, tradition and economy that influenced over East Asia.Subscription
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