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A LARGE (67 CM) PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A PRANCING ARABIAN HORSE, TANG DYNASTY
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Scientific Analysis Report: A thermoluminescence analysis report issued by Oxford Authentication on 25 February 2026, based on sample number C126b65, sets the firing date of all three samples taken between 900 and 1500 years ago, consistent with the dating above. A copy of the report accompanies this lot.Expert's note: The Arabian horse has been introduced to China multiple times throughout history. According to legend, the Prophet Mohammed's companion Omar, along with his wife and a group of forty horsemen on Arabian horses, arrived in the Yili region of Xinjiang. Despite these introductions, depictions of Arabian horses during the Tang dynasty are rare. One distinctive feature of Arabian horses is their smaller, "dished" head. This trait, which has evolved over time, positions the eyes to have a broader field of vision—up to 160 degrees. In contrast, horses with a more prominent nasal bone structure have a narrower field of vision and may be more prone to spooking. Arabian horses not only have less protrusion between the eyes but also possess larger, slightly more protruding eyes relative to the size of their heads. This unique conformation likely played a crucial role in the survival and adaptability of the breed throughout its history.China, 618-907. The spirited horse is depicted mid-stride with its right foreleg raised, its head finely modeled with an open mouth, flared nostrils, and expressive eyes beneath pricked ears. The arched neck features a recessed channel for a natural hair mane, and a cloth-covered saddle sits over a red blanket on its back. Finely painted in red, yellow, and black pigments.Provenance: German trade. From an estate in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Condition: Good condition with expected wear, firing irregularities, small losses, encrustations, losses to pigments, minor chips. Old repairs to at least one foot and touchups as generally expected from Tang dynasty excavations. Small holes from sample-taking, now filled. Presenting exceptionally well.Weight: 16.1 kg Dimensions: Length 62.5 cm, Height 66.7 cmPottery horses such as the present lot held deep significance, representing high social status and immense wealth. Proudly displayed in the tombs of elite, they served as a testament to the deceased's prominence and position within society. The Chinese firmly believed in the continuity between the earthly and afterlife realms, emphasizing the need for essential provisions during the journey beyond. Thus, by including these majestic horses in their final resting places, the departed were revered, honored, and equipped for their transcendental voyage.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie's New York, 29 March 2006, lot 376 Price: USD 72,000 or approx. EUR 99,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing : A large painted grey pottery figure of a saddled horse, Tang dynasty Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject and modeling with similar expression and saddled back. Note the larger size (77 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie's New York, 9 December 2020, lot 83 Price: USD 25,000 or approx. EUR 26,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing : A large painted pottery figure of a horse, Tang dynasty Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling and subject with similar pose. Note the much smaller size (51 cm).

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