This is a pair of Tang dynasty white pottery horses, robustly modelled with powerful physiques, vividly capturing the Tang dynasty's admiration for the majesty of fine steeds. Both horses stand on rectangular bases, with arched necks, erect ears, a composed demeanor, and muscular limbs rendered with fluid lines, exuding a strong sense of dynamism.
One horse is painted with red pigments, still faintly visible after a millennium of weathering, particularly on the body and legs. It measures 55.5 cm in height and 57 cm in width. The other is painted in a more understated white pigment, standing slightly taller at 56.5 cm, with the same width of 57 cm. Both surfaces show traces of green and grey mottling, which are burial-related mineral deposits rather than original pigments.
Notably, both horses have perforations at the tail area, originally intended for the attachment of wooden or plant fiber tails, adding realism and a sense of movement. Additionally, both have visible holes or projections atop their heads, suggesting they were once fitted with manes, harnesses, or ornaments made from wood, fiber, or other materials, a typical mixed-material craftsmanship of the period.
Although these ancillary materials have long since perished, the surviving features reveal the Tang artisans’ meticulous attention to detail and decorative elements. The contrasting red and white coloration, combined with lifelike proportions, endows this pair with significant artistic and historical value, exemplifying the sophistication of Tang dynasty ceramic craftsmanship and their unique equine aesthetics.
Dimensions: Red-painted horse: Height 55.5 cm, Width 57 cm; White-painted horse: Height 56.5 cm, Width 57 cm
Provenance: English Private Collection
Price on Application
此對氣勢非凡的唐代陶馬形象雄健，體現唐人對駿馬的崇敬與審美追求。馬體塑形結實，頸部高拱，耳朵豎立，神態沉穩自信，四肢有力，線條流暢，動感十足。兩馬皆立於長方形底座之上，展現唐代對馬匹氣勢與儀態的完美捕捉。
其中一匹施以紅色顏料，雖經千年風化，其身軀與腿部仍可見斑駁色彩。尺寸為高55.5公分，寬57公分。另一匹則以素白顏料為主，色調內斂，身高略高，為56.5公分，寬同為57公分。兩馬表面可見綠色與灰色斑點，乃埋藏環境中自然形成之礦物沉積，並非原始彩繪部分。
值得注意的是，兩匹馬尾部皆留有穿孔，原為插置木質或植物纖維馬尾之用，頭頂亦見孔洞或突起，應為固定鬃毛、飾帶或馬具等附件之處，均為唐代常見之異材結合工藝特色。
雖原始有機材質已不存，然其遺跡仍可窺見唐代匠人對細節與裝飾的極致講究。紅白對比之彩繪、真實的馬體比例與造型，使此對陶馬兼具藝術性與歷史價值，為唐代陶藝中不可多得之佳作。
尺寸：
紅彩馬 — 高55.5公分，寬57公分
白彩馬 — 高56.5公分，寬57公分
來源：英國私人舊藏
價格：敬請查詢
This is a pair of Tang dynasty white pottery horses, robustly modelled with powerful physiques, vividly capturing the Tang dynasty's admiration for the majesty of fine steeds. Both horses stand on rectangular bases, with arched necks, erect ears, a composed demeanor, and muscular limbs rendered with fluid lines, exuding a strong sense of dynamism.
One horse is painted with red pigments, still faintly visible after a millennium of weathering, particularly on the body and legs. It measures 55.5 cm in height and 57 cm in width. The other is painted in a more understated white pigment, standing slightly taller at 56.5 cm, with the same width of 57 cm. Both surfaces show traces of green and grey mottling, which are burial-related mineral deposits rather than original pigments.
Notably, both horses have perforations at the tail area, originally intended for the attachment of wooden or plant fiber tails, adding realism and a sense of movement. Additionally, both have visible holes or projections atop their heads, suggesting they were once fitted with manes, harnesses, or ornaments made from wood, fiber, or other materials, a typical mixed-material craftsmanship of the period.
Although these ancillary materials have long since perished, the surviving features reveal the Tang artisans’ meticulous attention to detail and decorative elements. The contrasting red and white coloration, combined with lifelike proportions, endows this pair with significant artistic and historical value, exemplifying the sophistication of Tang dynasty ceramic craftsmanship and their unique equine aesthetics.
Dimensions: Red-painted horse: Height 55.5 cm, Width 57 cm; White-painted horse: Height 56.5 cm, Width 57 cm
Provenance: English Private Collection
Price on Application
此對氣勢非凡的唐代陶馬形象雄健，體現唐人對駿馬的崇敬與審美追求。馬體塑形結實，頸部高拱，耳朵豎立，神態沉穩自信，四肢有力，線條流暢，動感十足。兩馬皆立於長方形底座之上，展現唐代對馬匹氣勢與儀態的完美捕捉。
其中一匹施以紅色顏料，雖經千年風化，其身軀與腿部仍可見斑駁色彩。尺寸為高55.5公分，寬57公分。另一匹則以素白顏料為主，色調內斂，身高略高，為56.5公分，寬同為57公分。兩馬表面可見綠色與灰色斑點，乃埋藏環境中自然形成之礦物沉積，並非原始彩繪部分。
值得注意的是，兩匹馬尾部皆留有穿孔，原為插置木質或植物纖維馬尾之用，頭頂亦見孔洞或突起，應為固定鬃毛、飾帶或馬具等附件之處，均為唐代常見之異材結合工藝特色。
雖原始有機材質已不存，然其遺跡仍可窺見唐代匠人對細節與裝飾的極致講究。紅白對比之彩繪、真實的馬體比例與造型，使此對陶馬兼具藝術性與歷史價值，為唐代陶藝中不可多得之佳作。
尺寸：
紅彩馬 — 高55.5公分，寬57公分
白彩馬 — 高56.5公分，寬57公分
來源：英國私人舊藏
價格：敬請查詢
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