Tomb Figurine in the Form of a Standing Chestnut Horse
SculptureChinese8th century

Tomb Figurine in the Form of a Standing Chestnut Horse

first half 8th century

Classification
Sculpture
Technique
Glazed
Medium
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)
Culture
Chinese
Period
Tang dynasty, 618-907
Century
8th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 58 x L. 60 cm (22 13/16 x 23 5/8 in.)

Provenance

Ex-collection: Edwin Mills

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