Chinese, Northern Wei Dynasty — Statuette of a horse — 386 - 535 A.D

Chinese, Northern Wei Dynasty, 386 - 535 A.D, Pottery, 530 mm x 470 mm x 195 mm Condition: Good condition, repaired. Includes Thermoluminescence test by QED Laboratory (Reference: QED2533/EC-0102). Documented provenance. Antikarts dossier w
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Detailed Description

Item: Statuette of a horse.

Culture: Chinese, Northern Wei Dynasty.

Dating: 386 - 535 A.D.

Material: Pottery.

Dimensions: 530 mm x 470 mm x 195 mm.

Analysis & expertise

Record prepared for Antikarts from the photographs and technical information provided by the source.

Attributions and measurements are retained as cataloguing markers, without over-interpretation.

This entry is preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference (no price displayed).

Characteristics

Item: Statuette of a horse

Material: Pottery

Culture: Chinese, Northern Wei Dynasty

Period: 386 - 535 A.D

Dimensions: 530 mm x 470 mm x 195 mm

Condition: Good condition, repaired. Includes Thermoluminescence test by QED Laboratory (Reference: QED2533/EC-0102)

Historical context

Chinese dynasties of Late Antiquity and the early medieval period showcase refined craftsmanship, often connected to elite life, ritual contexts and cultural exchanges.

Attribution: Chinese, Northern Wei Dynasty. Dating indicated: 386 - 535 A.D.

Cultural value

Preserved as a comparison anchor within the Antikarts corpus.

Primary value lies in typology, stated dating and the associated traceability trail.

Traceability & guarantees

Provenance (summary): Ex Belgian private collection, acquired before 1990s.

Documents cited: certificates / tests mentioned in the condition statement.

Record preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference.

Archived source: https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/chinese-statuette-of-a-horse-3/.

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Material, chronological and cultural record for the object

Reference YA-13210
Period
Chinese, Northern Wei Dynasty
Date
386 - 535 A.D
Diameter
530 mm x 470 mm x 195 mm
Other References
YA-13210
Condition
Good condition, repaired. Includes Thermoluminescence test by QED Laboratory (Reference: QED2533/EC-0102)
Provenance
Ex Belgian private collection, acquired before 1990s The Northern Wei Dynasty, which reigned from 386 to 534 AD, was a pivotal period in Chinese history characterized by a fusion of nomadic and Han Chinese cultural influences. Founded by the Tuoba clan of