Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse (AD 618 - 906)

This attractive pottery model of a horse was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in white and reddish-brown pigments. This horse is well-modelled and stands upright and alert.

Height 23 cm (9 inches)...

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TALL Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Sichuan Pottery Farmer (81cm / 32")

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Chinese Northern Qi Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure (AD 550 - 577)

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