Terracotta Painted Pottery Equestrian figure – Tang Dynasty (618-907) China – TL test

Description

ORIGINAL GUARANTEED 

Very good condition

Dimension: Height 360 mm, Length 310 mm. 

Outstanding pottery “mingqi” representing a Grey Pottery Equestrian Figure. 

Grey earthenware coated with white slip and remains of original cream white, green, dark red, orange and red pigments. 

The rider, with a determined expression and a well-defined muscular face, probably depicting a foreigner, seated astride a horse with head reined in and to the side. The man rider with his head turned to the side and hands positioned to hold the reins, the hair dressed in a helmet-like coif pulled up into a pouf in front. With traces of white, red, black and pink pigments throughout. 

From the Tang Dynasty (618-907)

Original guaranteed 

• The results of thermoluminescence tests Laboratory Kotalla are consistent with the dating of this object. Test results will be provided to the buyer

• A Certificate of Authenticity from Becker Antiques (specialist in Chinese Art since 1969, Amsterdam) will accompany the item. 

• Provenance: Old Dutch private collection, 1990’s 

For customs and transportation reasons this item will be sold only in European Union. 

Buyer should inquire about customs rules or duties in their own country. 

Careful shipment, professionally packed in a wooden crate, with insurance and tracking number. 

Shipping fee in charge of the buyer, please ask for shipping rates before buying