★ With Thermoluminescence test! ★

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)
PROVENANCE: Ex Belgian private collection (2022), Ex English art gallery, Ex English private collection, acquired from Hong Kong art market in 1990s

Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 3 to 5 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the hammer price, this amount will be added to the final invoice.

Due to the fragility of this piece, it can only be shipped within the European Union, United Kingdom and neighbouring countries that can be transported by road by private courier (door to door) and costs 350 euros, 100 euros for Spain.

The Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) in China was renowned for its vibrant cultural scene and artistic achievements, and one of the notable facets of its artistic expression was the production of Minqi figures. Minqi, which translates to “folk art,” encompassed a wide range of artistic forms created for everyday use and enjoyment. These figures were crafted by skilled artisans and represented various aspects of daily life, including depictions of people from different social classes, occupations, and activities.

Minqi figures from the Tang Dynasty provide valuable insights into the cultural and social life of the time. They depict scenes from daily life, such as musicians playing instruments, dancers performing, scholars reading, merchants conducting business, and farmers tending to their fields. These figurines capture the diversity and dynamism of Tang society, illustrating the mingling of different social strata and the vibrancy of urban and rural life during this period.

Crafted from materials such as ceramic, pottery, and occasionally metal, Tang Dynasty Minqi figures were meticulously detailed and displayed a high level of craftsmanship. Artisans paid close attention to facial expressions, clothing, and accessories, infusing these figures with a sense of realism and vitality.