Beautiful horse in polychrome terra cotta,... - Lot 300 - FEE - Stanislas Machoïr

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Beautiful horse in polychrome terra cotta,... - Lot 300 - FEE - Stanislas Machoïr
Beautiful horse in polychrome terra cotta, represented standing on a terrace with its mouth open and adorned with a sumptuous harness. The head is adorned with a large plume and a knotted bridle. The saddle is covered with a long cloth tied at the end above the fenders. The caparison surrounding the horse's chest is decorated with bells and the croup with 4 rows of ornaments with floral motifs. The extravagance of the ornaments reflects the high esteem in which these horses were held by the northern tribes. Whether for their decisive role in wars or for the prestige they conferred on their master. Northern China, Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534, original painting well preserved L :33cm ¨H :45,5cm Thermoluminescence test of the QED laboratory confirming the dating
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