An important Han Dynasty Terracotta Figure of a Stable Master
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An important terracotta sculpture of a Stable Master. Beautiful naturalistic form, kneeling with hands clasped resting on his knees. Clearly displaying applied pigment decoration.
Stock Number:
x7213
$ 29000.00
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An important terracotta sculpture of a Stable Master. Beautiful naturalistic form, kneeling with hands clasped resting on his knees. Clearly displaying applied pigment decoration. These figures are said to represent keepers of war-horses, exotic birds and livestock. |
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Origin: |
Han Dynasty, 220 B.C. to 206 A.D. China | |||||
Dimensions: |
Height: 72 cm / Width: 33 cm / Depth: 37 cm | |||||
Condition: |
Areas of restoration on the base, and hands, in otherwise good condition. | |||||
Reference: |
"Imperial China. The Art of the horse in Chinese History", Plate 105. "Minerva" - The International review of Ancient Art & Archaeology. November/December 1994, Volume 5, Number 6, Page 6. |