first half 8th century
H. 36 x W. 31.5 x D. 13 cm (14 3/16 x 12 3/8 x 5 1/8 in.)
Anthony M. Solomon, New York (by 2003), gift; to Harvard University Art Museums, 2003.
Sancai ("three color") family of wares: molded pinkish white earthenware with caramel-brown and pale-green lead-fluxed glazes (and with grooved spine for attachment of hair from the mane of an actual horse)
8th centuryChineseLead-glazed ware: molded, white earthenware with lead-fluxed amber-brown glaze and with localized splashes of emerald green
8th centuryChineseSancai ("three-color") ware: molded white earthenware with caramel-brown and emerald-green lead-fluxed glazes and with traces of cold-painted pigments on the unglazed areas
8th centuryChineseCold-painted funerary ware: molded and carved white earthenware with applique elements and traces of cold-painted pigments
7th-8th centuryChineseMolded off-white earthenware with traces of cold-painted polychrome pigment
7th-8th centuryChineseSancai ("three-color") ware: white earthenware with ead-fluxed clear, emerald-green, and caramel-brown glaze over stamped decoration
8th centuryChineseMolded, white earthenware with traces of cold-painted pigments
7th-8th centuryChineseGilt bronze
8th centuryChineseOff-white earthenware with cold-painted pigments over white slip (or white gesso?) ground in localized areas
8th centuryChineseGilt bronze
8th-9th centuryChineseMolded, reddish buff earthenware with cold-painted pigments over white ground
8th centuryChineseMolded, gray earthenware with cold-painted pigments and gold leaf over white ground
7th-8th centuryChinese