Large “Han Dynasty” Ferghana Terracotta Horse c.18
Stock No
SGER3
2021
- £7,500.00
- €8,974 Euro
- $9,753 US Dollar
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Item Description
Possibly created in the early 19th Century c.1820.
This large sectional terracotta and pottery horse is based on the exquisite walking Ferghana horses from the Ferghama Valley in Central Asia.
Horses were extremely important to Han rulers and aristocrats, who created representations of them to place in their elaborate tombs, for later service in their afterlife.
During Emperor Wu’s reign (141–87 B.C.) the superior breed of horse, the Ferghana horse was imported from the Western Region to China’s Central Plains.
The majestic stance of this tomb sculpture expresses the vitality of these animals known as “celestial” or “heavenly horses”.
Created from sectional terracotta pieces with a ceramic outer patinated skin, displayed on a bespoke powder coated metal stand.
Item Info
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Seller Location
North Yorkshire, Yorkshire
Item Dimensions
H: 155cm W: 42cm D: 120cm
Period
c.1820
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
North Yorkshire, Yorkshire
Item Location
United Kingdom
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+44(0)7771 962494
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