Chinese, Tang Dynasty — Statuette of a horse with rider — 618 - 907 A.D

Chinese, Tang Dynasty, 618 - 907 A.D, Pottery, 520 mm x 420 mm x 180 mm Condition: Good condition. Includes Thermoluminescence test by Laboratory Kotalla (Reference 51PR210621). Documented provenance. Antikarts dossier with presentation, ch
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Detailed Description

Item: Statuette of a horse with rider.

Culture: Chinese, Tang Dynasty.

Dating: 618 - 907 A.D.

Material: Pottery.

Dimensions: 520 mm x 420 mm x 180 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 with rider

Material: Pottery

Culture: Chinese, Tang Dynasty

Period: 618 - 907 A.D

Dimensions: 520 mm x 420 mm x 180 mm

Condition: Good condition. Includes Thermoluminescence test by Laboratory Kotalla (Reference 51PR210621)

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, Tang Dynasty. Dating indicated: 618 - 907 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 (2022), Ex English art gallery, Ex English private collection, acquired from Hong Kong art market in 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-with-rider-3/.

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Material, chronological and cultural record for the object

Reference YA-10976
Period
Chinese, Tang Dynasty
Date
618 - 907 A.D
Diameter
520 mm x 420 mm x 180 mm
Other References
YA-10976
Condition
Good condition. Includes Thermoluminescence test by Laboratory Kotalla (Reference 51PR210621)
Provenance
Ex Belgian private collection (2022), Ex English art gallery, Ex English private collection, acquired from Hong Kong art market in 1990s The Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) in China was renowned for its vibrant cultural scene and artistic achievements, and one