This striking early Tang dynasty pottery figure (circa 7th century CE) depicts a mounted rider astride a powerful horse, exemplifying the artistry and cultural dynamism of the Tang dynasty (618–907 CE). Modeled in painted earthenware, this life-like composition captures the strength and elegance of both the rider and the horse, key symbols of Tang imperial power and military prestige.
The rider, dressed in traditional attire with a topknot hairstyle, sits upright with composed dignity. Traces of original red and white mineral pigments are still visible on both the figure and the horse, offering rare insight into the polychrome decoration of Tang ceramic sculpture. The horse, with its muscular stance, bowed head, and finely modeled legs, reflects the Tang fascination with Central Asian breeds and equestrian culture.
Figures such as this were often created for elite display and ceremonial contexts, reflecting the empire’s military strength and connection to the Silk Road exchange. This piece is an exceptional example of Tang dynasty equestrian pottery, perfect for collectors of ancient Chinese art, Tang ceramics, and early imperial sculpture.
此件引人注目的初唐彩繪騎馬俑（約公元7世紀）展現了騎士跨坐於健壯駿馬之上的生動姿態，是唐代（618–907年）藝術與文化活力的代表作之一。通體採用彩繪陶製成，形象生動寫實，展現出騎士與馬匹的力量與優雅，象徵唐代的帝國威儀與軍事氣魄。
騎士身著傳統服飾，束髮結髻，坐姿端莊穩重，氣度不凡。馬匹則四肢勻稱、低首彎頸，體態強健，刻畫入微，體現出唐人對中亞良駒與騎乘文化的深厚興趣。俑上仍可見殘存的紅白礦物顏料痕跡，難得地保留了唐代陶俑原有的多彩裝飾風貌。
此類陶塑多為上層社會所用，具備展示與禮儀象徵的功能，亦反映唐代強盛軍事與絲綢之路的文化交流。
Dimensions 尺寸: 50.5cm
Provenance 來源: London Private Collection 倫敦私人收藏
This striking early Tang dynasty pottery figure (circa 7th century CE) depicts a mounted rider astride a powerful horse, exemplifying the artistry and cultural dynamism of the Tang dynasty (618–907 CE). Modeled in painted earthenware, this life-like composition captures the strength and elegance of both the rider and the horse, key symbols of Tang imperial power and military prestige.
The rider, dressed in traditional attire with a topknot hairstyle, sits upright with composed dignity. Traces of original red and white mineral pigments are still visible on both the figure and the horse, offering rare insight into the polychrome decoration of Tang ceramic sculpture. The horse, with its muscular stance, bowed head, and finely modeled legs, reflects the Tang fascination with Central Asian breeds and equestrian culture.
Figures such as this were often created for elite display and ceremonial contexts, reflecting the empire’s military strength and connection to the Silk Road exchange. This piece is an exceptional example of Tang dynasty equestrian pottery, perfect for collectors of ancient Chinese art, Tang ceramics, and early imperial sculpture.
此件引人注目的初唐彩繪騎馬俑（約公元7世紀）展現了騎士跨坐於健壯駿馬之上的生動姿態，是唐代（618–907年）藝術與文化活力的代表作之一。通體採用彩繪陶製成，形象生動寫實，展現出騎士與馬匹的力量與優雅，象徵唐代的帝國威儀與軍事氣魄。
騎士身著傳統服飾，束髮結髻，坐姿端莊穩重，氣度不凡。馬匹則四肢勻稱、低首彎頸，體態強健，刻畫入微，體現出唐人對中亞良駒與騎乘文化的深厚興趣。俑上仍可見殘存的紅白礦物顏料痕跡，難得地保留了唐代陶俑原有的多彩裝飾風貌。
此類陶塑多為上層社會所用，具備展示與禮儀象徵的功能，亦反映唐代強盛軍事與絲綢之路的文化交流。
Dimensions 尺寸: 50.5cm
Provenance 來源: London Private Collection 倫敦私人收藏
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