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Large Chinese Tang Dynasty Style Sancai Glazed Pottery Horse, circa 1930
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True in all its elements to the original examples which date from the early Chinese Tang period. The black glazed horse is naturalistically modelled. It stands on a rectangular base with a detailed mane, tail and hooves. The head is well defined with a spirited open mouthed expression. The horse is saddled and has decorative trappings from which hang a set of foliate shaped plaques all of which are glazed in a mottled brown and green which matches the tail and mane. This fine large pottery figure is of top quality similar to a museum copy, circa 1930.
Measures: height 51cm x width 49 x depth 19cm.
- Dimensions:Height: 51 in (129.54 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 49 in (124.46 cm)
- Style:Tang (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Central England, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6434232088002
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