Description:

East Asia, China, Early Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A mold-made pottery horse head, finely modeled and painted with vermilion red and bright white pigments. During the Han dynasty, the ancients placed such model figures known as mingei in tombs to ensure a safe journey to the afterlife. Note how the sculptor finely modeled the physiognomy of this noble steed so that he appears to be quite alive, with open mouth and raised ears - one can almost hear his neighing. In addition, the artist finely brushed red pigment to delineate the bridle and highlight the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. A wonderful example. Size: 6.5" L x 2.5" W x 2.5" H (16.5 cm x 6.4 cm x 6.4 cm); 8" H (20.3 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Honolulu, Hawaii, USA collection

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#149055

  • Condition: A fragment from a larger statue, but very nice. Nicks to neckline. Normal surface wear with scuffs, minute nicks to high pointed areas, and minor pigment losses though there are liberal remains of the red and white pigments. Covered with mineral deposits.

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