Lot 4171

Two Chinese clay pottery horseman figurines, western Han Dynasty (206 B.C. - 8th century A.D.)

Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A102kua | Live auction | 571 Lots

Description

Beige-coloured terracotta with large areas of cold painting. Two figures on horseback wearing red tunics, brown breast armour and textile headgear. Brightly painted saddle covers with star motifs on the horses' backs. Coloured details indicating the horses' harnesses. The lower section of both horses' hind legs broken off and professionally repaired with adhesive, no losses. The left ear of the other horse knocked. Minor spalling. All things considered, both figurines in excellent condition. Dimensions 29 x 28 x 9.5 and 31 x 28 x 9.5 cm respectively. A thermoluminescence expertise for one of the horsemen is included. The two pieces are clearly associated and were made by the same workshop.

Condition: II - Questions about the lot?

General Information

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